Professor Greg Jackson, creator of the podcast History That Doesn't Suck!, joins the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra for Unlikely Union: A Storytelling Symphony of America, a live experience combining history and music. Greg and Westmoreland Symphony Executive Director Michael Rozell joined Jim Cunningham live on the QED Morning Show to talk about it.
Professor Greg Jackson, creator of the podcast History That Doesn't Suck!, joins the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra for Unlikely Union: A Storytelling Symphony of America, a live experience combining history and music. Greg and Westmoreland Symphony Executive Director Michael Rozell joined Jim Cunningham live on the QED Morning Show to talk about it.
Greg discusses the content of the program, covering 100 years of American history, starting right here in the Ohio River Valley during the formation of our country and going all the way up to the Civil War. Michael talks about the original score that was developed specifically for this show, the collaboration between the WSO and Greg's team, and the excitement surrounding this unique format. Greg also provides background on his podcast, which aims to make history accessible and entertaining through stories about individuals.
In addition to the live event, this production will be filmed as part of PBS's America 250 celebration to air on public television.
Don't miss this one-of-a-kind experience on Saturday, January 17th at 7:30pm at the Palace Theatre in Greensburg. More information and tickets can be found on the Westmoreland Symphony website.