The Norman Transcript

February 4, 2010

Music Mondays performers sought


By Aaron Wright pop editor



When Greg Wilson found himself with some extra time in summer 2009, the University of Oklahoma student didn't blow it playing video games. He took himself and his musical talent to Norman's Food and Shelter for Friends, where he played piano for those having meals.

One of the leaders at the shelter asked Wilson if he would like to help take the program to a more full-time level, with performers regularly contributing their time and talent. They called it Music Mondays.

He accepted. In the fall semester last year, Wilson had cellist, singers, trombonist and other musicians visit the shelter during the lunch hour to perform. He put up ads and spread the news via word-of-mouth to get a schedule of performers.

Wilson will head up the program again this semester and is looking for volunteers to entertainer diners 10 a.m. to noon Mondays at 104 W. Comanche St.

Those interested are asked to call Wilson at 310-9343.