By JOANNA KASPE
Michael McLean will give a free performance titled, “Holding On and Letting Go,” tonight at 7 in the ELWC center ballroom.
“The main purpose of having him, as an honorary performer, along with his wife Lynn, is to give the students the chance to make contact with a role model,” said Brad Wilcox, president of the BYU chapter of the Golden Key National Honor Society, which is sponsoring the performance.
“What Michael McLean has done for his career is admirable, but what’s more admirable is that he has a good marriage and family, and that he has been successful without compromising his LDS values,” he said
McLean has composed and produced several popular LDS musical albums including, “Celebrating the Light,” “You’re not alone” and “The Forgotten Carols.” In addition, he has written, directed and produced LDS films including, “The Prodigal Son” and “What is Real,” as well as 17 years of “Homefront Commercials.”
“I have talked with student after student about his coming to perform on campus,” Wilcox said. “Their first reaction has always been to ask how much it will cost to see him.”
“This is such a wonderful opportunity to have him come to our campus with no charge. That way, all students will have the opportunity to see a good role model perform.”
“It is such an honor to have him come to our university because he is a wonderful example of someone who has used his talent to increase the testimonies and faith of many individuals,” said Elizabeth Montague, one of the vice presidents for the BYU chapter of the Golden Key National Honor Society.
