Luther senior wins orchestral prize

Luther College senior Stephanie Diebel has won the college's inaugural Orchestral Performance Prize.

Diebel, a french horn player from Western Springs, Illinois, will receive a $5,000 scholarship funded by Luther graduates Richard and Joann (Harr) Hemp.

The winning musician is selected by audition and recognized for exceptional performance, talent, musicianship and leadership.

Diebel will perform a French horn recital at 4 p.m. Saturday in the Noble Recital Hall of the Luther College Jenson-Noble Music Hall.