UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Penn State School of Music in the College of Arts and Architecture will present its Rock Ensemble concert on Tuesday, Dec. 9, showcasing the culminating work of students enrolled in MUSIC 188.2. The performance, directed by Jesse Moore, will take place in the School of Music Recital Hall and is free and open to the public.
Admission is free.
Throughout the semester, students have worked in small groups to prepare an extended set of 20th- and 21st-century repertoire. The concert will span a wide range of genres including classic rock, heavy metal, punk, dance pop and more. Featured selections include music by Black Sabbath, the Police, Third Eye Blind, the Cranberries, Iron Maiden and additional influential artists.
The Rock Ensemble offers students hands-on experience in performance, collaboration and the stylistic diversity of popular music, resulting in a high-energy concert that highlights their growth and creativity.