Maraca2 Percussion Duo to perform with MSUM Percussion Ensemble Tuesday

The British percussion duo Maraca2 will present a 7:30 p.m. concert Tuesday, April 27 in the Gaede Theatre to culminate a four-day residency at MSUM. They will be joined by members of the MSUM Percussion Ensemble for two selections. The Duo has invited the Percussion Ensemble to then travel with them to Minneapolis Thursday morning to perform alongside them at the prestigious “International Marimba Festival.” The Festival will feature marimbists from across the world for three days of performances with ensembles, including the Minnesota Orchestra and the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra.

MSUM Percussion Ensemble presents world premier at Friday concert

The MSUM Percussion Ensemble presents “Out of Africa: Works from and Inspired by African Music and Dance” Friday, March 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the Center for the Arts Hansen Theatre. The concert will feature guest artists Fode Bangoura and Whitney McClusky performing traditional music and dances from West Africa alongside MSUM students and Red River Valley members. The concert will also feature the World Premier of a work commissioned by the MSUM Percussion Ensemble from composer John Doing. Admission is $5 for over-21; $3 for under-21.