World Premiere of String Quartet Highlights 9/11 Activities at Pitt

PITTSBURGH—Music of consolation will set the tone for the University of Pittsburgh's activities to mark the second anniversary of Sept. 11.

Roger Zahab, violinist and director of the Pitt Chamber Orchestra, will present the world premiere of "…and stars will appear" in Heinz Chapel at 9 a.m and again at 4 p.m. Zahab wrote the piece specifically for this occasion. Performing with him will be Pitt students Wyatt True, violin; Jennifer Vaughan, viola; and Sharleen Jirreh, cello.

The composition "…and stars will appear" reflects the spirit of the University's observance of Sept. 11 as a time for quiet reflection, following the lead of observances in New York City and the wishes of the Sept.11 victims' families.

Other activities planned for Sept. 11 include:

8:30 a.m. ROTC Flag Detail raising the flag to half-staff on the Cathedral patio facing Heinz Chapel.

Chancellor Mark A. Nordenberg will lay a wreath in memory of those who perished on Sept. 11, followed by a moment of silence. Then a soloist will sing "America the Beautiful."

5 p.m. Flag Detail will lower the flag while a member of the Pitt band

plays "Taps."

8:30 p.m. Screening of the film In Memoriam in the WPU Kimbo Art Gallery.

9 p.m. Candlelight vigil, sponsored by Pitt Program Council, in front of

Heinz Chapel.

Heinz Chapel will remain lit from 8 until midnight.

Sept. 8 to 13 Display of 10 quilts from the exhibit titled, America: From the Heart, at WPU Kimbo Art Gallery.

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