We will rock you, Queen
Born to Be Wild, Steppenwolf
I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
Alone, Heart
Livin’ on a Prayer, Bon Jovi
Paranoid, Black Sabbath
House of the Rising Sun, The Animals
Proud Mary, Ike & Tina Turner
Rock and roll all nite, Kiss
Sweet Child o’ Mine, Guns N’ Roses
Purple Haze, Jimi Hendrix
Don’t Stop Believin’, Journey
Hotel California, Eagles
Stairway to Heaven, Led Zeppelin

Simon Bilyk, violin
Jia Cao, cello
Gretchen Frazier, viola
Jarek Lis, violin
*Notably Sharp, acapella group

Music has the power to capture emotions and make incredible moments even better. The soundtrack to heighten excitement centers on Rock Anthems. From stadiums to gyms to emotional pick-me-ups, Rock Anthems are used to motivate and intensify our feelings to be “Rockin in the Free World”.

At Press Play: Rock Anthems, our masterful string quartet will pump out those incredible melodies with the backing of wonderful power chords. You’ll be referring to the ensemble as Strings and Roses by the end of the night. Eat and drink like a champion with the delectable food and drink offerings from J Under the Dome. This concert will have you feel like you’re Living on a Prayer all the way to that Stairway to Heaven.

*Just added: Known as “Wesleyan’s best-dressed a cappella group,” we are pleased to have Notably Sharp joining us.  Singing original arrangements spanning many genres, including pop, indie rock, and hip-hop, we’re excited to have Notably Sharp as our pre-concert entertainment