FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 7, 2018 MEDIA CONTACT: Tianna Conway, Ensemble and Event Manager [email protected] 262-­‐551-­‐6215 Project Trio to perform at Carthage on Sept. 20 KENOSHA, Wis.– Bridging the gap between classical music and popular culture, Brooklyn -­‐based chamber ensemble Project Trio will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20 as part ofCarthage College’s annual Chamber Music Series. Open to the public, the concert willheld be in A. F. Siebert Chapel on the Carthage campus, 2001 Alford Park Drive.Although there is no admission charge, tickets are required for visitors of all ages. Using classical training to bring chamber music into the 21st century, Project Trio features Peter Seymour on double bass, Greg Pattillo on flute, and Eric Stephenson on cello. The ensemble provides a unique vantage point from which to experiencechamber music, from a beatboxing flutist to a modern reimagini ng of “Peter and the Wolf.” Besides touring on four continents and in more than 40 U.S. states , the trio has gained more than 84 million views with its online videos and has been featuredi n popular television shows on Nickelodeon and MTV. During theCarthage performance, he t performers will invite local youth instrumentalists to join them on stage for a special collaboration. Participants include students from Harborside Academy, Bradford High School, Bullen Middle School, Washington Middle School, and Lakeshore Youth Philharmonic. For more information or to reserve tickets, go to www.carthage.edu/tickets or call the Fine Arts Box Office at 262-­‐551-­‐6661 between noon and 5 p.m.Tuesday through Friday. About Carthage College – www.carthage.edu Carthage combines an environment of reflection and self-­‐discovery with a culture of high expectation so our students uncover and ignite their true potential. A four-­‐year, private liberal arts college with roots in the Lutheran tradition, Carthage has a prime location in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The campus,-­‐ an 80 acre arboretum on the shore of Lake Michigan, is home to 150 scholars, 2,600 full-­‐time students, and 400 part-­‐ time students. .