In honor of Thomas Grubb, instructor in opera and musical theater, Wichita State University is hosting two memorial celebration events, a concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, in Miller Concert Hall, Duerksen Fine Arts Center, and a dispersal of Grubb's personal library from 1-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, and from noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, in Duerksen Fine Arts Center, Room C-116. The event is free and open to the public, but donations are welcome.

The concert will be emceed by Grubb’s friends and colleagues, including Wayne Bryan, artistic director of the Music Theatre of Wichita; Professor Marie King, WSU program director of opera; Bob Scott, executive director at Chamber Music at The Barn; and Professor Russ Widener, WSU director of music. Performers will include members of the Wichita Symphony Orchestra, the Wichita music theater community, members of the Wichita State Accompanist Guild and current and former students of the WSU School of Music.

Grubb, 62, died March 31 after a long illness. He received his degrees in piano performance from Wichita State, and taught classes in oratorio, cantata and voice literature. A highly respected musician, accompanist, writer and mentor, Grubb was involved with Wichita State’s Opera Theatre for 37 years.

Materials for the library dispersal were donated to the WSU School of Music by the Grubb family from Grubb’s extensive personal library. The collection will be displayed and offered for dispersal during the concert as well.

Cash and check donations will be accepted at the event to benefit the Thomas S. Grubb student scholarship fund. Sponsors for the memorial events include Chamber Music at The Barn’s Summer Festival, Senseney Music, Wichita State University’s College of Fine Arts and Music Theater of Wichita.

For more information contact Associate Professor Deborah Baxter, WSU School of Music, at deborah.baxter@wichita.edu.