Elmhurst College concert to honor late faculty member Ross Kellan

This year's fall concert by the Elmhurst College Music Department will be a musical tribute to Ross Kellan, a revered faculty member who died this summer and had been conductor of the Elmhurst College Symphonic Band, Music Department chairman from 2009 to 2011, and chairman of the Music Education Division.

James Hile will conduct the Wind Ensemble and Joseph Manfredo will conduct the Symphonic Band in the concert beginning at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, in Hammerschmidt Memorial Chapel on campus, 190 Prospect Ave., Elmhurst. Admission is free.

Kellan dedicated his life to music education and inspired the entire college campus with his optimism and dedication to his students. The fall concert program features some of Kellan's favorite pieces for band, including Reed's Armenian Dances, Barnes' Symphony No. 3 and Chance's Variations on a Korean Folk Song.

The Elmhurst College Music Department has established the Ross Kellan Memorial Scholarship Fund to provide an annual scholarship for a music education student. Donations may be sent to: Ross Kellan Scholarship Fund, Music Department, 190 Prospect Ave., Elmhurst, IL 60126.

For information on Elmhurst College Bands or to receive a schedule of upcoming performances, visit elmhurst.edu/music.