Pianist Ray Kilburn, recognized as being among Canada's most gifted artists, gives a performance for Coastal Carolina University's Piano Concert Series on Friday, March 22, at 7:30 p.m. in the Edwards Recital Hall. The concert is open to the public.

Noted recitalist, master teacher and adjudicator, Kilburn serves on the faculty of music performance at Ball State University. He served on CCU's music faculty for two years and also taught at Peace College.

Kilburn now holds dual citizenship and resides in the United States. His studies, competitions, and recitals have taken him throughout North America, Europe and Japan. Critics have praised his outstanding technical abilities and artistic temperament.

Ticket prices are: general admission, $3; CCU and Horry Georgetown Technical College students, free with ticket (one per valid ID); CCU and HGTC faculty/staff, free with ticket (two per valid ID); Alumni, senior citizens and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute members, $3; teens (ages 11-17), $3; Children (ages 10 and under), free with ticket (must be accompanied by an adult).

The Hall is located in the Thomas W. and Robin W. Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts at 133 Chanticleer Drive W. in Conway.

For more information and to purchase tickets, contact the Wheelwright Box Office at 843-349-ARTS (2787).