Apr 25 Thursday
Come see a spectacular performance of the 2024 We Rock Academy, a free recording and performance workshop for youth who have a history of, or are currently receiving CYF services, led by Liz Berlin of the multi-platinum Pittsburgh band Rusted Root and sponsored by the Allegheny County Department of Human Services.
We Rock Academy students explore the creation of music and learn meaningful ways to incorporate music into their lives through weekly in-person professional recording sessions where participants collaborate to create original songs, as well as private lessons in vocal coaching, songwriting, recording, beat making, and song production.
The incredible talent and hard work of our amazing students will be showcased at the We Rock Workshop Album Drop Celebration on April 22nd, 2022, at Mr. Smalls Theatre in Millvale, PA. You will hear brand new original music performed live, as well as special appearances by Liz Berlin (of the triple-platinum band Rusted Root), cosmic jazz chanteuse Phat Man Dee, and legendary Pittsburgh MC’s Big Jus and Deezil Money!
And as if that wasn’t enough there will also be free food and beverages at this all ages event!
with special guest The Legendary Hucklebucks
with special guests Restless Spirit, All Hell
with special guest Soulful Femme
POSTPONED: SEPTEMBER 22ND, 2023
NEW DATE: THURSDAY, APRIL 25TH, 2024
with special guest Blisters of The World
with special guest Fubar (Acoustic)
Apr 26 Friday
On April 26/27, the Bach Choir of Pittsburgh presents “A Satire: Carmina Burana Africana,” an adaptation of Carl Orff’s masterpiece. This fascinating rhythmic and multi-disciplinary performance features Chanel Holte, soprano, and Graham Fandrei, baritone; the West Virginia University African Drum Ensemble, Michael Vercelli, Director; dancers from the K-Theatre Dance Complex, Kontara Morphis, Artistic Director; and James Burns and Amin Carrillo Rosado, piano (yes, there are two grand pianos in this performance!).
Carmina Burana is a collection of mostly bawdy, irreverent and satirical medieval poetry includes the Latin, German and French vernacular. The songs and poems were written by Goliards, clergy (mostly students) who satirized the Catholic Church.
Performances will be held at the Campbell Memorial Chapel on the campus of Chatham University.
with special guest Versus Me