
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: SATURDAY, August 20, 1994                   TAG: 9408230108
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HOLLINS PROFESSOR RECEIVES AWARDS FOR HIS MUSIC

Michael Sitton, assistant professor of music at Hollins College, recently received two awards for his work. The French Piano Institute in Paris honored Sitton with an opportunity to perform at the French Embassy in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 8. He was chosen after participating in the Institute's summer program in Paris.

In addition, Sitton is the recipient of a 1994-95 American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers Award.

Sitton, who performs regularly in the region, will give a free recital at Hollins College on Sept. 19 at 8:15 p.m. in Talmadge Recital Hall.

by CNB