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On February 13th, 1997, CNN came to Erie, Pennsylvania to produce a feature story on the Erie Chamber Orchestra and its'

Music Director - Bruce Morton Wright. The CNN Production Crew spent the entire day of Thursday, February 13th filming the activities Mr. Bruce Morton Wright was required to complete in preparation for the Friday night, February 14th concert.  

The Production Crew interviewed Director - Bruce Morton Wright, Vilma Treo Lohr - Panel Member of the Clarence E. Beyers's Music Fund, Holly Sydow - Principal Flutist of the Erie Chamber Orchestra, Paul Schlossman - Principal Oboist of the Erie Chamber Orchestra, Student - Julia Engel Sherman, winner of the "Meet the Soloist" Program, and Monsignor David A. Rubino, Ph.D. - President of Gannon University.

On Friday February 14, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. the CNN Crew video recorded the "Guess the Composer" Concert performed in the Gannon University/ Mary, Seat of Wisdom Chapel/ 512 Peach Street/ Erie, Pennsylvania 16507.

The recording included the Orchestra performance and the audience reactions. The final story was broadcasted on March 23, 1997 as part of the CNN "Sunday Morning" Program.
The Erie Chamber Orchestra wishes to express its appreciation to CNN for their interest in our organization and the production of this story. The Erie Chamber Orchestra mission is to serve the entire Erie Community and this broadcast has contributed in making that mission possible.

If you would like any further information on this video recording, please contact:

For further information please contact the following web sites:

 Bruce Morton Wright, Director of Erie Chamber Orchestra/ Erie Opera Theatre.
 Clarence E. Beyers, Supporter of the Erie Chamber Orchestra/ Erie Opera Theatre.
 Erie Chamber Orchestra Homepage

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