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The Institute for Popular Music糖心传媒檚 special tribute concert to progressive rock music will take place on Feb. 6 at 8 p.m. in Strong Auditorium. It features River Campus faculty, alumni, and students from the University糖心传媒檚 Music Department, backed by members of Rochester糖心传媒檚 premier Yes Tribute band, Going for the One. The concert is free and open to the public.
For more information about the IPM and upcoming events, contact Elaine Stroh at 585. 275.9397 or visit the Institute for Popular Music website.
About the Institute for Popular Music
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