First Presbyterian Church of Meadville is pleased to announce the following recipients of its Pletcher Choral Scholarships for the 2014-15 academic year:
Chelsea Hubert, soprano, from North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. Chelsea is a junior majoring in Political Science and minoring in Geology. This is her first year in our choir.
Breana Gallagher, soprano, from Guys Mills, Pennsylvania. Breana is a senior pursuing a triple major in Neuroscience, Psychology, and Music. This is her first year in our choir.
Lauren Dominique, soprano, from Willington, Connecticut. Lauren is a junior pursuing a double major in Creative Writing and Women’s Studies. This is her third year in our choir.
Drew Daigle, tenor, from Northborough, Massachusetts. Drew is a junior majoring in Communication Arts and minoring in Psychology. This is his third year in our choir.
John Knobel, tenor, from Carlisle, Massachusetts. John is a sophomore pursuing a double major in Music and Psychology. This is his second year in our choir.
Established in 2008 by a bequest from the estate of the late Ralph and Mabel Pletcher of Meadville, these scholarships are awarded annually to Allegheny College students in order to gain musical experience by singing in the church's 24-voice Chancel Choir. Singers are chosen on the basis of their vocal range, music-reading ability, and commitment to the art of choral singing.
