What is the Downriver Day of Percussion?
The Downriver Day of Percussion is a day of presentations, clinics, and workshops designed to aid school-aged percussionists looking to continue to grow as musicians. This one-day event features masterclasses from successful educators and percussionists. Best yet, it will greatly aid in building a sense of community amongst our area percussionists and offer many opportunities to network with…
3rd Annual
Downriver Day of Percussion
Saturday, May 3, 2014
9:15am – Registration
9:45am – 4:30pm – Event
6:30pm – Concert
Wyandotte Roosevelt High School
540 Eureka, Wyandotte, MI 48192
Online registration available @ facebook.com/downriverdayofpercussion
Contact DownriverDayofPercussion@gmail.com for more info!
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The 3rd Annual Downriver Day of Percussion is a day of presentations designed to aid school-aged percussionists looking to continue to grow as musicians. This one-day event features masterclasses from successful educators and percussionists. Best yet, it will greatly aid in building a sense of community amongst our area percussionists and offer many opportunities to network with participants and presenters! DDOP promised to include hands-on opportunities in World Percussion, Mallet Percussion, Concert Percussion, Marching Percussion, and Drumset. Everyone in attendance will have a great opportunity to hear from educators who have found success through various percussive mediums.
The 2014 Downriver Day of Percussion Artists in Residence are LOS GATOS!
Los Gatos was the brainchild of drummer and bandleader, Pete Siers in 1997. (Pete was the 2012 DDoP Keynote) The concept of a small group, combined with traditional Afro-Cuban rhythms has since positioned Los Gatos as a consistent crowd pleaser. Los Gatos is built from the “old-school” Latin jazz values set forth by Cal Tjader, Mongo Santamaria, Tito Puente and Joe Cuba. Unlike many traditional Latin jazz groups with six or more members, Los Gatos is a quintet, a combination which dramatically exposes the function of each component of the band.
The five members of the group are world class performers. They have each toured extensively and have been performing with Los Gatos for over a decade. The band members are also professional educators and excel and sharing their love and knowledge of the art. Members of the band include; Pete Siers – percussion, Cary Kocher – vibraphone, Kurt Krahnke – bass, Brian DiBlassio – piano, and Owl DiBlassio – congas.
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Pre-Registration Incentive – Pre-register by mail before April 11th and be entered in our Early Bird door prizes. Students registering BEFORE April 11 (postmarked) will receive a FREE DDoP T-Shirt, a FREE lunch, and be entered to win one of our Early Bird door prizes. ($100+ value!)
Online Registration is now available:
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-downriver-day-of-percussion-registration-10629425899?aff=es2
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