NEXUS WORKSHOPS - An Overview
In 1971 there were only two professional percussion ensembles in North America - The Blackearth Percussion Group, started by Garry Kvistad, and the ‘other’ percussion group, founded by Bob Becker, Bill Cahn, Robin Engelman, Russell Hartenberger and John Wyre. Now there is one ensemble that contains the wealth of experience, knowledge and vision of …
1) “An African Celebration”
A concert featuring authentic Ghanaian music and arrangements of African music for orchestra with master drummers. Exciting West African drumming plus the rousing Concerto for African Percussion Ensemble and Orchestra by the popular American composer Bill Douglas. A truly inspiring presentation that provides a multi cultural experience for your …
A Partial Listing of Program Options
These and other works can be combined and further suggestions by choir directors are welcomed.
The 21st Century:
Four Rituals (for percussion quintet, choir and audience) - by Christos Hatzis
The 20th Century:
Carmina Burana (complete or excerpts) - by Carl Orff,
Catulli Carmina by Carl Orff
Epitaph for Moonlight - …
INFLUENCE:
NEXUS is in the unique position of being influential in many contexts. They are the Ensemble in Residence at the University of Toronto. Two members teach regularly at the University and others are often available for student consultation. NEXUS has become a resource for almost every other …
A List of Programming Options
1) From me flows what you call Time (1990) by Toru Takemitsu - 30:00
Since the premiere in Carnegie Hall with Seiji Ozawa and the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Nexus has given more than eighty performances of this magical work. From Los Angeles to Chicago, to Philadelphia, London, Hamburg, Lyon, and Tokyo, audiences of …
NEXUS SOLO RECITAL
NEXUS recital programs are approximately two hours in duration with a 15-minute intermission. The music draws from NEXUS’ rich and varied repertoire of jazz and novelty ragtime music, ethnic music (works based upon drumming from India and Africa), improvisation, and contemporary works written for …
The 21st Century:
Four Rituals (for percussion quintet, choir and audience) - by Christos Hatzis
The 20th Century:
Carmina Burana (complete or excerpts) - by Carl Orff,
Catulli Carmina …