This past weekend, IUP hosted “The Music of Frank Ticheli” in Fisher Auditorium, IUP Performing Arts Center. The concert featured Frank Ticheli, who was recently made an honorary brother at the most recent national convention, as guest conductor. Performances of his music were given by all three IUP concert bands, the IUP Chamber Singers, and the UniversityNovember 12, 2010 Chorus.

Ticheli is well known for his works for concert band, many of which have become standards in the repertoire. His orchestral and choral works have received considerable recognition in the U.S. and Europe.