Outstanding string musicians from high schools in West Virginia and surrounding states are taking part in West VirginiaUniversitys annual High School Honor Orchestra Jan. 24-25.

The students will present a concert in the Eiesland Hall auditorium at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25. Directed by WVU Symphony Orchestra conductor Lawrence Christianson, the concert is free and open to the public. It is being held at Eiesland Hall this year because the Creative Arts Center Concert Theatre is closed for renovation.

Students in grades nine through 12 are nominated by music teachers and band directors at their schools in West Virginia and surrounding states to attend WVU High School Honor Orchestra. During two days at WVU , they attend rehearsals and clinics with WVU string faculty members, perform with the WVU Symphony Orchestra wind section players and attend concerts.

For more information, contact the WVU Division of Music at 304-293-4841, ext. 3196.