SLIPPERY ROCK — The Slippery Rock University Program Board will bring retired coach Herman Boone, whose life was captured in part in the popular Disney film “Remember the Titans,” to campus Feb. 12 as part of the campus observance of Black History Month.

Boone will speak at 8 p.m. in the Smith Student Center Ballroom. The film will be shown at 7 p.m. on Feb. 4 in the Advanced Technology and Science Center Auditorium.

The acclaimed coach will discuss how in 1971, as racial tensions ran high in Alexandria, Va., over the integration of three schools to form T.C. Williams High School, he and his players were able to become successful.

The story was captured in the film version, with Boone played by Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington.

The story tells how Boone prevailed when facing the challenge of a lifetime in uniting black and white players from previously rival schools on the newly-created football team.

GROVE CITY — The Bach Society will begin its practices for the spring concerts on Monday.The community choir practices at Tower Presbyterian Church, 248 S. Broad St. from 7 to 9 p.m. Contact David Mruk, director, at 412-445-3909 or Dianne Gordon, president, at 724-450-0636, with any questions.

MARION TWP — The Blackwood Theater Organ Society will be awarding several scholarships next year to high school seniors pursuing a college degree in instrumental music performance.Completed applications must be postmarked no later than Sunday.Applications will be reviewed by a screening committee and finalists will be required to audition at Heinz Hall on March 8 before a panel of musicians from the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.Scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 will be awarded on the basis of musical talent, recommendations from private and high school music teachers, academic performance, a written essay, motivation and financial need.Selected recipients will perform at a recital at the Blackwood Estate in Marion Township on May 17.During the past 14 years, the society has awarded more than $225,000 in scholarships to the top high school musicians.The society is a not-for-profit organization created to encourage students to pursue instrumental music performance careers.For applications, deadlines and other information for the scholarships, visit www.blackwoodmusic.org or contact Ben Robertson at ben@blackwoodmusic.org or by phone at 724-735-2813.