Dale Backus, a freelance classical pianist, will perform at Wake Forest University March 22 at 8 p.m. in the Brendle Recital Hall of the Scales Fine Arts Center. The event is free and open to the public.
A native of Ohio, Backus began piano lessons at the age of three. He attended the Willoughby School of Fine Arts before being awarded a scholarship to play football at Wake Forest. After graduating in 1990 with a bachelor’s degree in music he attended the University of Michigan School of Music’s graduate program on a music scholarship. In addition, Backus received an academic scholarship to the Rose Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, Ind., where he was artist-in-residence and football coach while completing his studies for a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
At his March 22 performance, Backus will play selections from Bach, Beethoven and Liszt. He will also play music by Wake Forest composer-in-residence Dan Locklair.
For more information, call 336-758-5364.
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