Third Coast Percussion is a Grammy Award-winning American percussion ensemble, based in Chicago, Illinois. For over fifteen years, the ensemble has forged a unique path in the musical landscape with virtuosic, energetic performances that celebrate the extraordinary depth and breadth of musical possibilities in the world of percussion.
Third Coast Percussion is a Grammy Award-winning American percussion ensemble, based in Chicago, Illinois. For over fifteen years, the ensemble has forged a unique path in the musical landscape with virtuosic, energetic performances that celebrate the extraordinary depth and breadth of musical possibilities in the world of percussion.
Founded by violist and conductor Chi-Chi Lin Bestmann as a way to address obstacles in the way of including music in young children’s lives, Petite Concerts present live, classically leaning, multi-cultural concert experiences to young children as music education, a musical outing for parents and their little ones.
Founded by violist and conductor Chi-Chi Lin Bestmann as a way to address obstacles in the way of including music in young children’s lives, Petite Concerts present live, classically leaning, multi-cultural concert experiences to young children as music education, a musical outing for parents and their little ones.
KidsJam Workshops are interactive programs that connect kids and families with community teaching artists to learn about the people, cultures, and musical traditions from around the world as they make music, move, and enjoy other creative activities.
KidsJam Workshops are interactive programs that connect kids and families with community teaching artists to learn about the people, cultures, and musical traditions from around the world as they make music, move, and enjoy other creative activities.
Speaking in Tongues will include three astonishing musicians from three different cultures with three native tongues - master drummer, multi-instrumentalist and composer Sowah Mensah from Ghana; Twin Cities master percussionist Marc Anderson; and Gao Hong, one of the world’s foremost performers on the Chinese four-stringed lute, the pipa.
Speaking in Tongues will include three astonishing musicians from three different cultures with three native tongues - master drummer, multi-instrumentalist and composer Sowah Mensah from Ghana; Twin Cities master percussionist Marc Anderson; and Gao Hong, one of the world’s foremost performers on the Chinese four-stringed lute, the pipa.
IN-PERSON: Tues/Wed at 10:30am in Courtroom 317 at the Landmark Center. Masks are optional, and no longer required. About the Program LISTEN to the music of New Orleans, featuring the trumpet, tuba, and drums. LEARN how to second line by dancing and playing your instrument. CREATE your instrument and PLAY with the band!
IN-PERSON: Tues/Wed at 10:30am in Courtroom 317 at the Landmark Center. Masks are optional, and no longer required. About the Program LISTEN to the music of New Orleans, featuring the trumpet, tuba, and drums. LEARN how to second line by dancing and playing your instrument. CREATE your instrument and PLAY with the band!
LISTEN to and LEARN about the exciting and energetic music of Brazil! CREATE your own percussion instrument and PLAY along with cello, guitar, flute, and more percussion!
LISTEN to and LEARN about the exciting and energetic music of Brazil! CREATE your own percussion instrument and PLAY along with cello, guitar, flute, and more percussion!