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Starting in September, Millersville University Lancaster will begin a season-long series of concerts presenting jazz greats from the East Coast and Europe. A special “Teaser Concert” will introduce the series to the public at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, August 19. Kelly Meashey, along with her brother, trumpeter Bob Meashey, and upright bass player Keith Mohler and local pianist favorite Steve Rudolph will headline the concert.
For the past 20 years, Kelly Meashey has sung extensively throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. She has been a featured artist for popular music festivals such as the Berks Jazz Festival, Lancaster Jazz Festival, Harrisburg Jazz Festival and Philadelphia Fringe Festival. She has performed at the Painted Bride Arts Center and is no stranger to jazz series. She has performed at the Art Museum of Philadelphia Jazz Series, Ursinus College Jazz Series, Gettysburg College Jazz Series, Immaculata College Jazz Series and opened for legendary guitarist Pat Martino.
Kelly Meashey holds a bachelor’s degree in music education and a master’s degree in music therapy from Temple University. As a member of the University of the Arts faculty, she teaches jazz voice and runs the vocal component of the pre-college jazz program. She also maintains an active private practice dedicated to both music therapy and vocal coaching.
Tickets for the evening cost $15 per ticket or $50 per table of four. Tickets may be purchased by calling 717-872-3811 or 717-871-2308 or picked up in person at the reception desk at Millersville University Lancaster, 42 N. Prince St., Lancaster, between 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information, contact Harvey Owen, director of Millersville University Lancaster at 717-940-1181 or Harvey.Owen@millersville.edu.
