UD performers, PRSSA-UD to pitch perfect note at fundraising concert

8:21 a.m., April 16, 2014--The University of Delaware’s chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA-UD) will host a fundraising concert titled “The Perfect Pitch” on Wednesday evening, April 23, in the Bacchus Theatre of the Perkins Student Center. The doors will open at 6 p.m.

The performers at the event include two student bands, The Commonwealth and The Rodjects, a solo act by Page Sheldon, and a duet performance by Matt Beer and Lianne Frankel. 

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The organization will also welcome back three a cappella groups that successfully performed at last semester’s concert, including the MelUDees, ChaiNamics and the Deltones.

“We hope that the PRSSA-UD community and fans campuswide will once again come together to listen to unbelievably talented students and support our organization,” said Elizabeth Coulbourn, PRSSA operations director.

PRSSA-UD hopes to surpass totals raised last semester and funds raised will go toward PRSSA’s 2014 National Conference in Washington, D.C., set in October.

“PRSSA-UD's ‘Perfect Pitch’ fundraiser is so important to the growth of our organization and our members,” said Jamie Lawlor, PRSSA president. “The money raised will go toward sending a group of our members to National Conference, where students participate in professional development workshops, networking and so much more. It's a huge learning experience for passionate young professionals.” 

The a cappella fundraiser welcomes friends, fans, and faculty from the University community. Admission will be $3 at the door and PRSSA-UD will also raffle off a number of different gift cards. 

PRSSA-UD encourages audience members to use #UDpitch for social media participation. For more information on the performers, visit the Student Central website.

About PRSSA-UD

PRSSA-UD strives to offer its members practical, out-of-the-classroom experience in the public relations field through attending national and local PRSSA activities, networking events with local professionals, trips to public relations agencies and departments, and access to a national internship and job database. 

For more information about PRSSA National, visit this website.