UCO Percussion Consort to Perform Historically Significant Works

May 2, 2008

The University of Central Oklahoma Percussion Consort will perform two historically significant pieces at its spring concert at 7:30 p.m., May 4, at Mitchell Hall Theater.

"Toccata," by Carlos Chavez, is one of the earliest works written for the western percussion ensemble and "Marimba Spiritual," by Minoru Miki, is a virtuosic marimba feature incorporating elements of Japanese Taiko music.

Also featured at the concert will be a new piece by UCO student composer Robert Hanlin, entitled "Dragon," as well as the music of composers Peter Schickele, Pat Metheny and Osvaldo Lacerda.

The Consort was established in 2004 and plays music written and arranged for the vast family of percussion instruments. From duos and trios to large works involving twelve or more players, the ensemble's repertoire reflects the history of percussion, as well as its place in the 21st century.

Tickets to the Percussion Consort are $8 for adults, $6 for senior citizens, $4 for UCO students and $6 for non-UCO students and children. For more information or tickets, call (405) 974-3375.

For a complete schedule of CAMD performances, visit www.camd.ucok.edu.

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