“Resolute” in Concert: A Musical Tribute to Inner Strength and Determination

The upcoming student concert, Resolute, invites the community to experience a powerful evening of music that celebrates determination, resilience, and calm strength. The performance will take place on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. in Edmunds Hall on the Presbyterian College campus. The event is free and open to the public, and guests are encouraged to attend in casual attire.

Resolute features a thoughtfully curated program that blends vibrant, energetic works with serene and reflective pieces—musical expressions that together illustrate what it means to live with purpose and resolve. These contrasting elements mirror the human experience of striving with discipline and grace through life’s highs and lows.

The title of the concert speaks not only to the music but also to the dedication of the student musicians themselves. Music is among the most demanding disciplines, requiring intellectual focus, emotional steadiness, technical precision, physical stamina, and heartfelt creativity. These young performers have devoted countless hours to their craft, preparing to share their artistry and hard work with the broader community.

Performers for the evening include:

Violin I
Lauren Smoak, concertmaster
Ashley Occean
Karen Kibler

Violin II
Liliana Weathers
Autumn Channer
Calvin Smith
Brooklyn Shepard-Wheelon

Viola
Alexander Williams
Kassandra C. Hamilton

Violoncello
Yanna Hawthorne

Double Bass
Alan Turner

Flute
Angel Cabrera
Lauryn Kromka

Clarinet
Sean Young

Trombone
Leigh Tumblin

Piano
Macie Long

All are invited to attend this inspiring evening of music and support the exceptional talents and efforts of these student musicians.