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Female singer-songwriters Ferron and Barbara Higbie to perform at Goshen College, April 11
Ferron Barbara Higbie
Ferron is a Canadian folk singer-songwriter who has opened a women's retreat center near Three Rivers, Mich., this past year. “She is touring less than usual these days, and it’s quite a treat to have her living in the area,” said Wilma Harder, Goshen resident and host of “A Women’s Circle.” “Ferron’s music has been a mainstay on ‘A Women’s Circle’ for the last 21 years. Her lyrics are hauntingly insightful, and her music is unlike any other.” Ferron’s new release “Boulder” will be coming out in May. To out more about Ferron, visit: www.ferrononline.com and www.thefensanctuary.com.
Higbie is an award-winning violinist and pianist. She has recorded with Ferron (and many others) and is a Windham Hill recording artist, currently touring with The Women of Windham Hill. She plays many different styles of music, including folk, bluegrass, jazz, new age and pop. She has toured and recorded with the group Montreux, and recently moved to Hawaii. Learn more at: www.barbarahigbie.com.
Reserved tickets cost $20 in advance or $25 at the door, or $10/$12 for students and can be purchased by calling the Goshen College Welcome Center at (574) 535-7566.
“A Women's Circle” airs weekly on Sundays from 6-7 p.m. on The Globe. Harder has been hosting the show for 21 years and believes her show is the longest running radio program dedicated to women’s music in the country.
91.1 FM The Globe, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, is managed by members of the Goshen College Communication Department under the direction of General Manager Jason Samuel. It is one of the college’s significant co-curricular activities, preparing students to become broadcast professionals while providing a service to the Michiana community.
Editors: For more information about this release, to arrange an interview or request a photo, contact Goshen College News Bureau Director Jodi H. Beyeler at (574) 535-7572 or jodihb@goshen.edu.
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Goshen College, established in 1894, is a residential Christian liberal arts college rooted in the Anabaptist-Mennonite tradition. The college’s Christ-centered core values – passionate learning, global citizenship, compassionate peacemaking and servant-leadership – prepare students as leaders for the church and world. Recognized for its unique Study-Service Term program, Goshen has earned citations of excellence in Barron’s Best Buys in Education, “Colleges of Distinction,” “Making a Difference College Guide” and U.S.News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges” edition, which named Goshen a “least debt college.” Visit www.goshen.edu.
