The NIU School of Music’s upcoming Pop Music Ensembles concert features student-made bands of several different genres performing live. The concert features five bands performing everything from pop to country to metal to rhythm and blues, Wednesday, November 18 at 7 p.m. in Boutell Memorial Concert Hall in the Music Building for no charge.
The bands featured in the concert are made up of students from the MUSC 321: Mixed Ensembles course. This is just the third year the Pop Music Ensembles have been offered and the course is open to all NIU students.
The bands featured in the November 18 concert are:
MarJJJin of Error: A pop-rock and alternative music band whose setlist features covers of songs by Avril Lavigne, Pierce the Veil, Stone Temple Pilots and Smashing Pumpkins. Members include Alex Roan, Jackson McKinney, Jasmine Gothard, Jose Gaspar, Miguel Dominguez and Raven Hanson. Band leader Roan says that their setlist is “a grab bag of everything, sort of like a potluck or buffet. A little bit for everybody.” Instagram: @marjjjin_of_error_band
Str8 Chaos: Hip-hop and rap with all original songs. Member Glenn Brown says, “We are super glad for this opportunity and are ready to show our raw energy to you all.” Str8 Chaos is Brown, Duewan Triplett, Maddie Ortega and Reggie Craig. Instagram: @str8chaos
The Golden Trio plays R&B pop and ballads with a setlist that features covers of Saylor Bell Curda, Sofia Wylie, Sienna Spiro, Tink and Adele. Members include Katy Adams, Kierra Reynolds and Tori Williams. “We want to show off our hard work,” Williams says. “And to have fun and have the crowd feed off that energy, too.” Instagram: @thegoldentrio_____
Fist Pump is a hard rock and metal band featuring covers of songs by Alice in Chains, Led Zeppelin and Ozzy Osbourne and an original song. “We poured in countless hours to build an exciting set that is more than just a concert,” says band leader Eddie Morales. “This is an experience that will have you feeling excited and pumped up.” Members of Fist Pump are Morales, Elijah Lewis, Justin Anderson and Oliver Hinterlong. Instagram: @fistpump_band
Parton Me! plays country pop and folk featuring covers of songs by Dolly Parton, Bob Dylan, Kenny Rogers and Neil Young. The band is made up of Aidan Alexander, Augie Stern, Chris Fischer, Martel Walls, Ryan Mazzio, Sam Dion and Victor Wright. “It’s about having fun,” Walls says. “It’s about performing great music, yes, but our end goal is to make the crowd feel alive.” Instagram: @partonmeofficial Other sites: linktr.ee/partonmeofficial
Check out the Pop Music Ensembles Concert, Wednesday, November 18 at 7 p.m.
