"The most unusual and fascinating program of the season..." the Raleigh news and Observer
"The percussionists played with power, passion, and precision." the Triad Style magazine
Besides
concerts of percussion music, Philidor has been the featured soloist, performing
Russell Peck's The Glory and the Grandeur (pictured above with the Greensboro
Symphony Orchestra), with many orchestras including: The North Carolina
Symphony, The Canton Symphony Orchestra and the Augusta Symphony Orchestra.
Youngsters
respond enthusiastically to our percussion music lecture/demonstration because
it's entertaining and educational. This upbeat presentation of many orchestral
and ethnic percussion instuments shows there's more to drums than Rap andRock.
African and funk, mambo and Mozart, Indian tabla and Jazz; all are related in
the world of rhythm. Sound effects, melodic percussion and junkyard instruments
are played as well. Historical and scientific (acoustics/physics) information
tie everything together. This fascinating program is presented in a 45 minute
program; perfect for a school assembly.
For bookings and/or information contact:
Wiley Sykes programs and concerts
East Carolina University percussion website
John Hanks ( performer/original member with Philidor and keeper of the website)