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H A R V E S T M O O N P R O D U C T I O N S |
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Marassa Duo recent appearances (partial list) Fall Clinic and Performance Tour, October 2007 High School and University appearances in Ontario and Michigan including: Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) ~ John Dorsey, host Walkerville Collegiate Centre for the Creative Arts, Windsor, ON
PAS Ontario Day of Percussion, March 2007 York University (Toronto, Ontario)
University of Toronto, March 2007 Robin Engleman, host
New Directions in Percussion Festival and Tour, February 2007 Appearances in New York City, Cornell University, Ithaca College and in Binghamton, NY
AGW Gallery Concerts Series, October 2006 Art Gallery of Windsor (Windsor, Ontario)
13th International Festival of Percussion, August 2006 Conservatorio de Música de Puerto Rico ~ José Alicea, Artistic Director
PAS Central New York Day of Percussion, April 2006 Onondaga Community College, Robert Bridge, host
East Coast Tour, April 2006, University and concert appearances in Boston and New York City region including: SUNY Queens College, Queens, NY ~ Michael Lipsey, host Brookline Public School, Boston, MA ~ Dora Konstanova LilyPad Gallery, Cambridge, MA Carriage House WSKG radio broadcast, Ithaca, NY
New York Recital Debut, April 2006 Church of Christ and St. Stephens, NYC
Artist residency: University of Miami at Ohio (Oxford, OH), November 2005 Chris Tanner and Bill Aubin, hosts
PAS Central New York Day of Percussion, April 2005 Helen Foley Theatre Joel Smales, host
Marassa Duo is available for: CONCERTS: Concerts may be an hour to two hours in length featuring original works, original arrangements, traditional music and contemporary compositions featuring an array of percussion instruments such as the batá, marimba, steel pan, vibraphone, brekete, talking drums and congas. CLINICS & MASTER CLASSES: Clinic topics may include: concepts in writing/arranging using the duo’s repertoire as examples with attention to cultural awareness in combining musical traditions; percussion repertoire and pedagogy; technical topics on a wide array of percussion instruments; and musical entrepreneurship. FESTIVAL APPEARANCES: The duo welcomes opportunities to appear on festivals to share its music, not only with audiences, but also with other performing ensembles. In addition to concert and clinic scenarios, the duo will often prepare ensemble programming to perform with other artists appearing on the event. RESIDENCIES: Residencies are flexible in length and design and may include any combination of the activities listed above. OTHER EVENTS: The group is quite flexible and welcomes opportunities to tailor its output for your event. The duo presents instrument demonstrations and musical histories for young audiences. The group also invites opportunities for radio, TV and film projects. Contact Information Inquiries and Booking: PATSCHEU@HARVESTMOON.BIZ
Correspondence USA: James Armstrong jdapercussion@comcast.net (607) 592-1645
Canada: Dr. Nicholas Papador (519) 962-3335
Learn more about Marassa Duo online at the following websites: www.jdapercussion.com/groups/marassaduo.htm www.vicfirth.com/features/marassa.htm |
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Contact: Patricia Scheu, Producer, HMProductions, P.O. Box 1506, North Wales, PA 19454, 267.646.0502 |