The concert will also include the performance of a special musical selection featuring music from all 5 branches of service and the National Guard, and we will invite our Veterans, Active Military Personnel and their Family Members to stand and be recognized upon hearing their anthem!

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS & INDIVIDUALS:
T. Patrick Billig, vocalist
Dave Schrock, announcer
Michigan Warrior Clowns
Steve Winninger, bagpiper
Mid-Michigan Honor Flight
Bruce Reges, veteran speaker
Dale E. Skornia, guest conductor
Jeff Gabalis, visual effects coordinator
Ferris State University Student Veterans Association
Old Jail Quilters of Big Rapids: Quilts of Valor Foundation Presentation
Jacob Schrot, FSU Assistant Director of Veteran Services, welcome address
Big Rapids American Legion Post 98 Honor Guard, Mark Brejcha, Commander

ABOUT THE BAND
The FSU West Central Concert Band (the “WCCB”) is currently celebrating its 30th Concert Season. It is comprised of talented musicians from the area, including Ferris State University students, adult community members from throughout West Central Michigan, and talented musicians from area high school music programs. The WCCB is sponsored by Ferris State University as part of its “Music for Life!” program, and presents a series of varied and diverse concerts throughout the concert season.

“MUSIC FOR LIFE!” at FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY
Music performance opportunities at Ferris State University are designed to supplement and enrich the lives of students by assisting them in making the transition from the high school musical setting to the world of adult amateur musical ensembles. FSU students can continue to develop their musical skills and be prepared for a rewarding musical “life after college” by participating in Ferris’ musical ensembles that include both university students and members of the community – the format of the majority of community ensembles throughout the country. In this way, we aspire to inspire all FSU students to continue to enrich their lives and the lives of others as active performers of music – for life! Please contact the FSU Music Center at (231) 591-2501 for more information, or visit www.ferris.edu/music.

Anyone with a disability who needs special accommodations to attend this program must contact 231-591-5863 or williams_auditorium@ferris.edu at least 72 hours in advance of event.

Ferris State University is an equal opportunity institution. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit ferris.edu/non-discrimination.

CONTACT INFO
For additional information, photographs and/or interviews please contact:

Dr. Richard Scott Cohen, D.M.
Chair, Department of Humanities | College of Arts and Sciences
Director of Instrumental Concert Ensembles
Professor of Music
FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY
Johnson Hall 117
1009 Campus Drive
Big Rapids, MI 49307

231-591-3675 Tel Humanities Department
231-591-2484 Tel Music Center
231-591-2188 Fax
RichardScottCohen@ferris.edu