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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Oct. 13, 2016

Chambersburg, Pa. Â鶹ÊÓƵ — Acclaimed duo-organists Elizabeth and Raymond Chenault will open the 2016-17 Â鶹ÊÓƵ Van Looy Organ Series with a performance at 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 23, in Thomson Hall Â鶹ÊÓƵ ’s Alumnae Chapel.

The Chenaults, who have performed extensively throughout the United States and Europe, specialize in works written for two performers. The couple has commissioned and premiered more than 40 organ duets, establishing themselves as America Â鶹ÊÓƵ ’s leading duo-organists.

Tickets for the Chenaults Â鶹ÊÓƵ ’ performance are on sale now for $7 for general admission; admission for Wilson students and employees, and children under age 16 is free. Tickets will be available at the door or can be purchased in advance by calling 717-262-2003 or visiting .

The Van Looy Organ Series is named in honor of Ellen Van Looy Reed, a 1953 graduate of Â鶹ÊÓƵ. Her mother, Priscilla Van Looy, donated funds to rebuild the console and relays of the Moller Organ in Alumnae Chapel and the Van Looy Endowment provides funding for the annual organ series at Wilson.

MEDIA CONTACT:       
Joel Pagliaro, Director of Conferences and Special Events, Sage Dining Services
Phone: 717-262-2003
Email: conferences@wilson.edu

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Founded in 1869, Â鶹ÊÓƵ is a private, coeducational liberal arts college offering bachelor Â鶹ÊÓƵ ’s degrees in 31 majors and master Â鶹ÊÓƵ ’s degrees in education, the humanities, accountancy, management, nursing, fine arts and healthcare management for sustainability. Wilson is committed to providing an affordable education that offers value to its students beyond graduation.

Located in Chambersburg, Pa., the college had a fall 2015 enrollment of 923, which included students from 23 states and 14 countries. Visit www.wilson.edu for more information.