Wattenbarger Auditorium will be filled with jazzy sounds reminiscent of the 1920s when trombones and trumpets present back-to-back Pops Night concerts this evening.

The second annual Pops Night for trombones will be presented at 7 p.m., with the 23rd annual Pops Night for trumpets following at 8:15 p.m.

Paul Thurmond will accompany on piano for the first concert, which will present trombone solos in the tradition of Arthur Pryor, former soloist for the John Philip Sousa band.

The second concert will trace the musical traditions of Herbert L. Clarke and Raphael Mendez, both featured soloists for the Sousa band. Sandra Robbins will accompany on piano for the second show.

In addition, the show will feature music majors performing solos from other turn-of-the-century composers, including pieces by Del Staigers, Leroy Anderson’s "Trumpeter’s Lullaby" and Vittorio Monti’s "Czardas" for violin arranged for slide trombone.