Program / Event Details

Popular music has evolved over the ages. Over time, crowds of 2,000+ people regularly have attended concerts by musicians such as the Sousa Band (active 100 years ago) and Katy Perry (singing today). Among all the elements that make a concert great, the music performed is the key to establishing popularity and positive public reception. Featuring classical, jazz, and rock music, the program introduces students to a variety of instruments whose unique features contribute to the sounds and rhythms of popular music. References to math, science, and cross-cultural connections will be shared as applicable. Students are guaranteed to recognize the music, and will be singing along and dancing in their seats before the show is over.