Classical music once again meets rock music when Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s String Ensemble, directed by Kaleigh Acord, collaborates with the local rock band Somebody to Love for a concert titled “Classic Meets Rock 2.” Special guests will be the University Chorus, directed by Joseph Stuligross. Also performing will be IUP students Aleksander Maschmidt and Braxton Beaulieu as well as Indiana’s own Chuck Olson, from The Six.
Tickets are now on sale online or by calling 724-357-2787. Any remaining tickets will be on sale at the door one hour prior to show time on March 4. All seats are general admission.
Music from the Rolling Stones, Moody Blues, Pink Floyd, Fleetwood Mac, Elton John, and many more will be featured in this unique concert. InFirst Bank is the presenting sponsor, and the Reschini Group is sponsoring the tickets for IUP students. IUP students receive a free ticket the night of the show with their I-Card.
Somebody to Love is a deep-rooted local band from Indiana that has been playing classic rock music for over 12 years. The band members are Chuck Potthast, Lynne Jones, Wally Stapleton (M’87), Ryan Long (’02, M’09), and Bill Menk (‘84).
This concert is produced by the IUP’s Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance. The Lively Arts, a program of the College of Arts, Humanities, Media, and Public Affairs presents nearly 200 performances, programs, and exhibits annually.