The Golden Rain Percussion Ensemble - May 4th

DCWS' Nightnotes Series presents:
The Golden Rain
Percussion Ensemble
In a performance on Friday, May 8, Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings' popular Nightnotes series adds world music to its repertoire with the Golden Rain Percussion Ensemble.

Held in the intimate setting of Hagopian World of Rugs in downtown Birmingham, the concert will begin at 8:30 p.m., preceded by a complimentary reception for ticket holders at 8:00. 

A Detroit-based group, the Golden Rain Percussion Ensemble was formed in 1977 with the intent of introducing percussion chamber music to the public. Since its inception, the ensemble has performed for audiences of all ages in practically every conceivable musical setting. The scope of the group's experience includes concerts, master classes, residencies and lecture-demonstrations. 
 
For their Nightnotes debut, Golden Rain will showcase their versatility in a program representing a variety of musical traditions. From Mexico to Ghana to Brazil and back home to the U.S.A., ensemble members Keith Claeys, Terry Breese, Dan Maslanka, and David Taylor will lead the audience on a worldwide tour of percussion music. Concertgoers will enjoy selections such as Mexican folksongs La Tortuga and El Chocolo, several ragtime pieces by xylophone virtuoso George Hamilton Green, and much more!
 
Discounted advance tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students, and can be purchased online at www.detroitchamberwinds.org or by calling 248-559-2095.  Tickets will also be available at the door for an additional $5 per ticket.
 
Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings is an ensemble made up primarily of musicians from the Detroit Symphony and Michigan Opera Theatre Orchestras. In addition to the Nightnotes concerts, DCWS presents an annual, nine-concert subscription series.  For more information, please call 248-559-2095 or visit www.detroitchamberwinds.org.