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           A CONCERT HONORING MARGARET “PEG” WEEKS’  Sat., JUNE 10 - 7:00 pm, Thomson Chapel, Wilson College

         The Cumberland Valley School of Music will present “PEG OF OUR HEARTS” – a concert honoring Margaret “Peg” Weeks’ more than 50 years of service to our arts community – on Saturday, June 10, at 7:00 PM in Thomson Alumnae Chapel, Wilson College, 1015 Philadelphia Ave., Chambersburg, PA.  There is no admission charge, but a free will offering will be taken to help establish the “Margaret Weeks Scholarship Fund”.

            This concert will bring together some of Peg’s best and brightest former students and friends, including Corey Evan Rotz (has appeared over 200 times with the Washington Opera since 1995), Michael Forest (has performed with the Metropolitan Opera since 1989), Lisa Turchi (has performed with the Gotham Chamber Opera and Harrisburg Opera, graduate of Carnegie Mellon University), John Brink (has performed at Allenberry Playhouse), Jennifer Kreyl Shoeman (actress and playwright with credits in New York and Philadelphia, graduate of Temple University with a BA in Theater Arts), Carla Jablonski (recent graduate of the Manhattan School of Music, vocal performance), Holly Stotelmyer (recent graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City), Sarah Emig (recent vocal performance graduate of Mansfield University), Joyce Alleman (Appalachian Jubilee), A. Nichole Reese (graduate of Point Park College with degree in Theater Arts, currently pursuing degree in Arts Management at American University) and many others, and will include a variety of musical styles.  The concert will be an exciting evening of music making, celebrating the musical legacy of Margaret Weeks.  To view a tentative program click here

            “Peggy” Weeks started her singing career on live radio at age 7 in York, PA.  She spent her youth performing in children’s theatre, often under the direction of her mother, Florence McDonnell, also a talented singer and performer, later studying classical vocal literature and techniques at the prestigious Peabody Conservatory with Dr. Earnest Lert (who held positions at La Scala and The Met).  While in Baltimore, she performed in USO shows, at many privatge parties, weddings, and clubs in the area.  After her years at Peabody, she married her high school sweetheart, jazz musician Glendon Weeks.  After that, she performed regularly with the Glendon Weeks Dance Orchestra as well as touring the Mid Atlantic states as featured performer of the “floor shows” offered by many clubs and dance halls.  She was a member of the American Guild of Variety Artists and the American Federation of Musicians.  Glendon, a physics teacher as well as a musician, moved his young family to Chambersburg to accept a position with the Chambersburg Area School District. 

Peggy continued to perform but also began to teach aspiring young singers in the area.  Soon she became known through her participation in Chambersburg Community Theatre, as featured singer with the popular “Sounds of the Decades”, Red Stocking Revues, and Gospel shows.  In 1986, she coordinated all of the music (three stages, all day long) for the opening of the Chambersburg Memorial Bandshell.

As a teacher, Peggy had an innate ability to perceive potential in every student at any level.  She built on that cornerstone, instilling confidence and technique, one step at a time.  She would always find the positive, was innovative in seeking venues and producing programs to showcase her talented students, and is committed to lifelong learning.  In 1990, she was the first teacher to respond to the initial letter asking the area’s private music teachers to join forces and form the Cumberland Valley School of Music.

Her students speak for themselves, and they continue to shine, perform, and teach in venues around the world.  But Peg’s greatest gift was given to students and colleagues of all abilities, most of who have not chosen music as a profession but do lead busy, productive lives.  To all, Peg Weeks imparted a wonderful enthusiasm and encouragement which will made a lasting impact – and a life long gift of music.

For more information about the concert or to contribute to the Margaret Weeks Scholarship Fund, contact CVSM at 717-261-1220.