Time: 8 p.m.
Cover:$15 regular and $10 senior/student.
Enjoy Steel Drums, African Drums, Taiko Ensemble, Brazilian and Samba
Ensemble. Don’t miss the unforgettable grand finale!
Join
Global Drums for another thrilling world tour and sample the exotic
rhythms of Africa, Brazil, Japan and Latin America! Global Drums and
their special guests take to the University Theatre stage April 1 and 2
at 8 pm nightly for a program of hard-hitting rhythms and unique
cultural collaborations.
“Our concert has something for
everyone,” says Adam Mason, director. “Audiences can expect a fantastic
night of entertainment featuring works from our Steel Drum Ensemble,
African Drums, Taiko Ensemble, Brazilian and Samba Ensemble.”
Joining
Global Drums this year is a notable roster of guests. The Brazilian
Samba Band welcomes world renowned Brazilian Samba drumming artist,
Jimmy Biala. “Biala is from San Francisco and teaches Samba percussion
worldwide. We’re very excited to have him lead our Samba Band during the
concert,” Mason says.
Another highlight of the program is an
inspired twist on Rhapsody in Blue, featuring pianist Glen Montgomery.
Composed for piano and orchestra, the U of L Percussion Ensemble
collaborates with Montgomery on this unique rendition of Gershwin’s
classic.
“We are also performing a fast and furious arrangement
of Hopak, featuring the Troyanda Ukrainian Dance Club and saxophonist
Ian Burleigh,” Mason adds. Burleigh also teaches in the Music
Department. “The energy will resonate with this number!”
Consisting
of more than 40 performers, Global Drums boasts the largest
post-secondary percussion ensemble in the country. “Our steel drum band
proudly represented Canada at the 17th Annual Cultural Festival in
Honolulu this March,” says Mason. With support from provincial funding
and the Lethbridge Twinning Society, U of L students took to the stage
along with ensembles from Korea, Japan, and Tahiti.
To experience
the electricity of Global Drums get your tickets early from the
University Box Office weekdays 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm or call (403)
329-2616. Tickets are $15 regular and $10 senior/student. All audience
members must have a ticket.