Southeastern guest artist series: Iktus Combo
Thursday, February 4, 2016
by: Rene Abadie
HAMMOND – The New York-based ensemble Iktus Combo will perform a contemporary music
concert on Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 7:30 p.m. at Southeastern Louisiana University’s Pottle
Auditorium. This event is free and open to the public.
Iktus Combo is a modern chamber group combining classical music with rock-n-roll,
making the composition comfortable in both acoustic and electric settings. The ensemble
is comprised of four members: Erin Rogers, saxophone; Andrea Lodge, piano; Jay Sorce,
electric guitar; and Christopher Graham, percussion.
“Their unique instrumental combination allows them to program interesting pieces
of music of many different styles – from experimental to rock and jazz-inspired compositions,”
according to Philip Schuessler, Southeastern instructor of music theory and composition.
Iktus Combo will perform “Music Box” by Kari Besharse, a Southeastern lecturer
of music, and “Liminal Bridges” by Schuessler. The concert will also feature works
by composers Louis Andriessen, Philippe Hurel, and Mikel Keuhn.
For more information, contact Schuessler 985-549-5035.
