Pacific Sticks

Bringing Fine Arts Experiences to Kern County Children since 1970

P.O. Box 9983, Bakersfield, CA 93389 * (661) 663-0166 or (661) 832-0109

 

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Pacific Sticks

Four professional percussionists share their world of drums. shakers, marimbas, bells, cymbals and chimes from around the world. These musicians demonstrate the composers, artists and engage the audience in a whirlwind of sound! Students develop knowledge and appreciation for the great diversity of percussion instruments.

 Workshops/residencies by special arrangement.

 No single programs.

Programs

 Classical Transcriptions for Marimba          Suggested grade level:  K-12

Quartet

Historically, the earliest keyboard percussion ensemble repertoire relied heavily on compositions originally written for other instruments. Hear Pacific Sticks perform works by such composers as Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Debussy, Mozart and more.

Percussion with Recycled and Found             Suggested grade level:  K-12

Materials

Great fun and clearly the easiest way to get started with percussion. Learn how to turn "junk" from your recycling bin and your own body into easy-to-make musical instruments.

 Un Viaje del Mundo de Percusion                Suggested grade level:  K-12

Spanish language version of Program 1.

Touring a World of Percussion                    Suggested grade level:  K-12

The language of rhythm is everywhere! Our most frequently requested program introduces students to the incredible variety of sources of music and instruments for the contemporary percussion ensemble.

Availability:       2005-2006 June & July need 3 consecutive days

Two Artists, 2 Programs:         $600.00

Four Artists, 2 Programs:      $1,125.00

Four Artists, 3 Programs:      $1,500.00


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