A rich variety of rhythms and sound waves produced through the touch, friction and agitation of percussion instruments gave life to the “Marimba and Drums” show at Casa Haas.
The pleasant musical evening was nourished by the talent and technical advances of the students of the Percussion area of the Music School of the Municipal Arts Center.
Under the direction of maestros Max Carreón, Omar Ríos and Jules Vilches – all three with extensive knowledge in the world of percussion. The repertoire was divided into pieces for beginners by students of the Workshop and pieces performed by students of a technical level. and advanced, with the participation of undergraduate students.
During the concert, the technical level students performed “Rainbows”, by Alice Gómez, and “Fanfare for the common percussionist”, by John Beck.
The undergraduate students presented the pieces: “Fred no frevo”, by Ney Rosauro; “Trio per uno”, by Nebojsa Jovan Zivkovic, and “Music for woodwinds”, by Steve Reich.
To finish, the students of the percussion workshop played “La Yaquecita” by Manuel “El Yaqui” Gocobachi, a song very beloved by the people of Sonora, and “Candombe para José”, by Roberto Ternán, a song typical of South American countries that produces joy and peace.
The audience from the seats joined the show, applauding the rhythm of each piece and giving their palms to the artists in recognition of your talent and commitment to music.
“Marimba and Drums” had the purpose of motivating young people to continue with their musical training and raise funds for the purchase of materials that need to be replaced because they lose their useful life due to their use.
For maestro Max Carreón, the purpose of these concerts is for the children to put their musical knowledge into practice, so that the students who venture into the study of percussion when they see the most advanced ones play, feel admiration and are motivated to want to play at the same level. that they play.
Another purpose is that they can memorize, expand and improve their repertoire and that parents can see their children’s progress, verify that they know more songs and are happy, that they feel safe and not afraid when it comes to performing in front of the public.
The Percussion students have performed not only at Casa Haas, where they have a large audience including their parents, family and friends, but at festivals such as Music Day and in popular neighborhoods.
Another objective of their most recent presentation at Casa Haas was to raise funds for the purchase of drumheads and drumsticks.
