New Song ready for summer tour

Geneva College's music and drama ministry will travel and perform in nine states throughout July and August.

BEAVER FALLS, PA (05/28/2013)(readMedia)-- New Song, Geneva College's traveling music and drama ministry, begins its summer tour on Friday, July 5, 2013. The group will perform at 26 locations, in nine different states, over a period of six weeks. A complete list of the summer tour's locations and dates can be found at http://www.geneva.edu/object/newsong_summer_tour_2013.

New Song, now in its 37th year, consists of a group of students committed to spreading the Gospel through music and drama. New Song's repertoire consists of a cappella psalms, as well as accompanied Contemporary Christian favorites.

The New Song 2013 members are: Justin Addicott, a junior music education major from Enon Valley, Pa.; Caleb Cress, a sophomore music education major from Ambridge, Pa.; David Doyle, a senior biblical languages and philosophy major from Pittsburgh, Pa.; Kenny Van Duzer, a junior general music major from Prince Frederick, Md.; Elizabeth Dykshoorn, a senior music education major from Bad Axe, Mich.; Elise Lundy, a senior vocal performance major from London, England; Jennifer McKissick, a senior biology major from Minneola, Kan.; Olivia Mitchell, a junior independent major from Johnstown, Pa.; and Amie Speers, a junior music education major from Hopewell, Pa.

"My favorite things about New Song is the vast scenery I get to see while touring, reminding me of God's amazing power and creativity," says Addicott, a returning member. "I also enjoy the many homes I get to stay in with kind families, superb home cooking and engaging fellowship."

Geneva College invites students to accept the challenge of an academically excellent, Christ-centered education. Offering nearly 40 undergraduate majors, an Adult Degree Completion Program with fully online and campus-based options, and seven graduate degrees, Geneva has programs that place students at the forefront of higher learning. Adhering to the inerrancy of scripture, the liberal arts core curriculum fosters a breadth of knowledge through the study of humanities, social and natural sciences, and experiential learning.