May 2012
May 24 - 31
Percussion Studio,Shenyang Conservatory of Music
Shenyang, CN
Marimbaist Momoko Kamiya will present Clincis and one Concert at Shenyang Conservatory of Music from 24th-31th May 2012.
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May 25, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Joe's Pub
New York, NY, US
Loop 2.4.3's third album of original music, American Dreamland, is
complete! The official release date is April 24 and the official release
party is Friday, May 25, at 7:30 pm, when we will perform the entire
album at Joe’s Pub in NYC. GET TICKETS.
The album is being released by Music Starts From Silence on CD,
180-gram vinyl, and digital download. Artwork for the CD and LP are
different, both being unique creations by noted NYC painter Jon Waldo.
What is American Dreamland? A portrait of the cultural hodgepodge of
American heritage, this album journeys through moments of isolation,
anger and turmoil, love, tenderness, and nostalgia. From the dark,
surreal world of Edgar Allan Poe, to the rebellious freedom of Easy
Rider; from the ancient, desolate plains of Minnesota to the
post-industrial streets of Brooklyn, Baltimore, and Detroit, it is
honest music, drawing on a wide range of written and improvised styles. More Information
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May 25, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Alberta Rose Theatre
OR, US
The newest production by the Obo Addy Legacy Project, DiaTribe: From the Village to the Streets, demonstrates the powerful connection between African traditions and the newer forms of dance and music popularized by today’s young African Americans. The legendary Obo Addy will be joined by well-known Portland artists Mic Crenshaw and Alan Wone to present a history of African music and dance from its traditional roots to urban dance music. The all ages show will take place May 25 at 7:30 pm at the Alberta Rose Theatre. Tickets are $20 in advance and $15 for ages 16 and under. Tickets can be purchased through the Alberta Rose website: www.albertarosetheatre.com/tickets.html.
Addy is an internationally acclaimed performer and composer whose music reaches far beyond the boundaries of his land of birth. Born into the Ga ethnic group in Accra, Ghana, Addy was one of the 55 children of Jacob Kpani Addy, a wonche or medicine man who integrated rhythmic music into healing and other rituals. Obo Addy's earliest musical influence was the traditional music of the Ga people, but he was also influenced as an adolescent by popular music from Europe and the United States, and performed in local bands that played Westernized music and the dance music of Ghana known as highlife. He currently teaches at Lewis & Clark College and is the leader of two musical groups. Over the years, Addy has shared his music with more than one million Americans. He is passionate about rap and hip hop and believes that its positive messages need to be heard.
Crenshaw is a world class MC and poet emerging on the national and international stage. He has been the driving force for some of most popular hip hop artists in the region, including Hungry Mob, Suckapunch and Cleveland Steamers, releasing numerous albums. The Portland Mercury called Crenshaw (with the Lifesavas) “two of the very best hip-hop acts in PDX.” In 2009, he released his debut solo CD, "Thinking Out Loud," which spent 10 weeks on CMJ's National Radio Hip Hop Charts in the top 10, peaking at number four. He has since collaborated and shared the stage with major national and international acts including Dead Prez, Immortal Technique, the legendary Fugees, Ice Cube, Outkast, Wu-Tang Clan and many others.
Alan Wone is a writer, filmmaker and educator of the media arts who has been acting for more than 30 years and writing for 15. He branded a creative writing style that he developed as curriculum for teenagers called "Philosofloetry." He has four feature films to his credit and is a self-published author with a poetry series called "Afro-Isms and Deja Views" complete with a companion CD featuring live nightclub performances appropriately titled "Audio-Isms & Deja Grooves." Wone will be directing DiaTribe: From The Village To The Streets and states: "The world needs to be taught the birth of the drum and its universal journey throughout the body of rhythm, especially hip-hop. DiaTribe blends two of my loves – percussion and vocal expression – to form a most magical, mutually musical matrimony of heart and soul."
This program is sponsored in part by The Collins Foundation and The Oregon Cultural Trust. For more information, interviews and photos, contact Susan Addy at susan@oboaddylegacyproject.org or 503-810-0496.
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May 25, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Mayne Stage
Chicago, IL, US
Third Coast Percussion celebrates the release of their brand new CD/DVD project on Mode Records - John Cage: The Works for Percussion, Vol. 2!
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May 31 - Jun 2
First Presbyterian Church
Brooklyn Heights, NY, US
From May 31 through June 2 at Music @ First Presbyterian Church in Brooklyn Heights, Mantra Percussion presents 3 consecutive nights of percussion portrait concerts featuring 3 premieres by 3 of New York City's most intriguing "Under 40" composers: Tristan Perich (May 31), Aaron Siegel (June 1) and Ted Hearne (June 2).
For this unparalleled series of concerts Mantra Percussion is joined by The Young People's Chorus of New York City and a host of other friends and collaborators.
These unique performances come at a vibrant time for contemporary music.... and you can help bring this music to life by supporting these composers, whose energy and creativity enrich the beautifully dynamic new-music eco-system.
www.mantrapercussion.org
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June 2012
Jun 11 - 14
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL, US
This event is a total percussion camp, including masterclasses and clinics for keyboard percussion, snare drum, timpani, percussion ensemble, accessories, drumset, world percussion and marching percussion (amongst other things). Additionally, our featured clinician for 2012 is Mike McIntosh (Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps, Gateway Indoor Percussion).
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Jun 23 - 30
Ball State University
Muncie, IN, US
Yamaha artist Michael McIntosh will head the Percussion Division at the MFA Summer Symposium, June 25-30, 2012 at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. Leadership Weekend Experience is June 23-25 for interested students. Michael has a degree in Music Theory and Composition from Butler University. In addition to freelance composing and digital sound design, Michael is a designer/consultant for The Cavaliers and percussion specialist at Carmel High School, Carmel, Indiana.
At Music for All, students perform. We put you with a great faculty and give you opportunities to perform. Your week will be infused with hands-on, experiential learning with leading educators. Customize your schedule by choosing the elective sessions you want – Latin Percussion, Concert Percussion, Rudimental Drumming, drum set, Electronics, hand drumming and more. Clinics with top artists and worldclass drum corps create a well-rounded, unforgettable week.
• Marching percussion students are grouped by experience level for maximum learning.
• Concert percussion track students experience a wide variety of concert percussion, rather than assignments to perform with concert bands, allowing them to maximize their class time.
• Drum set students work with drum set faculty and Symposium Jazz Bands.
Each evening of the Symposium features a live concert or event by renowned performing groups showcasing an exciting range of genres. 2012 concerts and events include: Yamaha Young Performing Artists, Indianapolis Brass Choir, BWJO/Midcoast Swing Orchestra, Time for Three, and Drum Corps International Central Indiana featuring the Blue Stars, Carolina Crown, The Cavaliers, Glassmen, Madison Scouts, Spirit of Atlanta and Troopers.
MFA’s percussion camp faculty is full of all-stars in the drum and percussion world, including artists from our sponsors Yamaha Corporation of America, Remo and Vic Firth.
Learn more, and download a National Percussion Symposium flyer and sample schedule.
Register today.
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Jun 25 - 29
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Chandler, AZ, US
Week-long workshops for middle school and high school percussionists. Culminates in Friday evening percussion ensemble concert.
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July 2012
Jul 1 - Aug 19
Cuba
US
Musicians, Dancers, and Artists,
I will be bringing a couple groups to Cuba for research again this Summer. Contact me if you want more info.
Best,
Simon Carroll
Drums/Percussion
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Jul 7
Buenos Aires, AR
DAY OF PERCUSSION IN BSAS.
Host MARCELO FERNANDEZ
With
Carlos Triolo, Timpani Clinic,vibes.etc.
Ezequiel Calzado Linge, classical percussion , marimba etc.
Facundo Guevara, latin percussion, congas, bongoes, timbales etc.
Marcelo Fernandez, drumset clinic, differents styles.
and if it d be possibly, invite one American percusionits such a chapter president or another.
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Jul 16 - 20
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN, US
The 6th Annual Leigh Howard Stevens Marimba Seminar will take place from July 16-20, 2012 hosted by Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Indiana. The cost is $300 for Pre-College participants ($200 for returning students) which includes: daily lectures and hands-on workshops with Leigh, a solo marimba recital by Leigh, playing in the LHS Marimba Orchestra, the opportunity to play for Leigh in a Masterclass setting, and participation in a closing concert event. There is also an Instructor/Auditor track available for $250. Dorm Housing and food for 5 days is available for an additional $200.
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Marc Wooldridge
Professor of Percussion
Indiana Wesleyan University
4201 S Washginton Street
Marion, Indiana 46953
(765) 677-2038
marc.wooldridge@indwes.edu
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Jul 30 - Aug 4
University of Delaware
Newark, DE, US
This year’s annual Bob Becker Ragtime Xylophone Institute will be held again at the University of Delaware in Newark, DE, with our inimitable host Harvey Price. U Del has outstanding facilities to host this kind of summer program, including new dorms and music building. There are plenty of instruments and practice rooms to go around. An added advantage this summer (for the third year in a row) is the concurrent jazz vibes seminar, taught by Tony Miceli and David Friedman. Information and online registration form can be found on the U Del percussion website, or by contacting Harvey Price at hprice@udel.edu. I hope to see you there!
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September 2012
Sep 1 - 9
Old Municipal Hospital
Patras, GR
The
Percussive Arts Society Greece Chapter
Announces the
“2nd International Percussion Competition for Young Soloists”
The Competition will take place in Patras from 1 to 9 September 2012
at the Old Municipal Hospital,
during the International Festival “Days of Percussion 2012”.
The Competition is divided into six sections:
Keyboard Percussion
Timpani
Snare Drum
Drums
Greek Traditional Percussion
Afro-Cuban Percussion
The competition is also divided into 3 categories:
Junior Level – maximum 15 years old (born after 10 Sep.1997)
Medium Level – maximum 22 years old (born after 10 Sep.1990)
Advanced Level – maximum 28 years old (born after 10 Sep.1984)
Each level has two rounds (Eliminatory and Final)
The Prizes for the competition are offered by sponsors. All the
laureates will be awarded with a PAS Greece Competition Diploma and will
have the opportunity to perform in a concert during the Festival.
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