Indiana State University's Music Department will be gaining exposure as they send their steel band and percussion ensemble to Indianapolis to perform during Super Bowl weekend.

"I just want to play a great show. It is not every day that our ensemble is a part of something this big, so it is important that we represent ISU and the School of Music to the best of our abilities," senior music composition major Josh Elmore said. "It could open up a multitude of possibilities for our ensembles." Elmore is the tenor pan and bells player.

The performances begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Percussive Arts Society's Rhythm Discovery Center on the northwest corner of Illinois and Washington Streets across from Buca di Beppo restaurant and below the Weber Grill.

"I just hope to have a good time and sound well," senior music business administration major, André Brousseau, said. "I'm pretty relaxed about the performance." Brousseau is the double second steel drums player.

Professor of music Jimmy Finnie will be leading the ensembles' performances.

"This performance opportunity will provide ISU percussionists with a unique opportunity to perform in a high profile performance venue, while also allowing them to experience one of the most unique music instrument museums in the country," Finnie said. "The museum is less than one block from the Super Bowl Village and this provides the possibility of a large number to become aware of ISU and its school of music."

The ensembles were invited by ISU alumnus Matthew Altizer and Heath Towson.

"I am very excited about performing during such a big event of the year," senior music business major and keyboard player, Ebonie Lamb said. "And I hope to see the zip line that goes through Indy and get to take a ride on it."

IndyGo will also be offering free services to the downtown area the entire weekend.