Click below to view the PowerPoint presentation about the 2009-2010 Performance Series. |
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Buckets & TapsThursday, Sept. 24, 2009, 7:30pm @ SCCPA Buckets & Tap Shoes is a unique company of musicians, percussionists and rhythm tap dancers. They have astounded audiences, creating intense driving rhythms with 5-gallon buckets, metal cans, barrels, found objects and tap shoes. Their appearance at the 2004 Minnesota Fringe Festival earned Best of the Fringe honors and was named Best Dance Performance of the Past 12 Months in the Minneapolis City Pages "Best of 2005". Their performance in the 2007 Fringe Festival garnered another Best of the Fringe award.
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Todd GreenSaturday, Nov. 7, 2009, 7:30pm @ SCCPA Todd Green is a uniquely talented multi-instrumental solo artist who performs nationally in the fine arts, college and club markets. His original music is an eclectic blend of classical, jazz, new age and world music. In addition to performing solo guitar pieces in many different styles, he uses digital samplers to record and overdub himself live on stage to, in effect, become a one-man-orchestra of unique and exotic instruments from all over the world. As Todd takes his audience on a fascinating tour of many countries and their diverse styles of music, he intersperses his playing with entertaining and informative explanations of the music and the instruments.
"MAFAC thanks Todd Green for his residencies in the Marshall Schools."
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Boni PueriSunday, Nov. 22, 2009, 7:30pm @ Holy Redeemer Catholic Church BONI PUERI, the Czech Boys Choir, was founded in 1982 and has become one of Europe's most famous musical ensembles. The choirs have given more than 2500 concerts in North America, Asia and Europe, have produced 13 recordings and have been invited to participate in 20 other recordings with Supraphon, EMI, BMG and ArcoDiva. In addition, Boni Pueri has been featured on a number of television and radio broadcasts. The choirs are invited to perform regularly with eminent artists, including José Carreras, and with other important ensembles and orchestras around the world. |
Billy McLaughlinSunday, Jan. 31, 2010, 4:15pm @ SCCPA Billy McLaughlin is recognized internationally as an innovative world-class acoustic guitarist, composer, and producer. He is a five-time Minnesota Music Award winner with 12 CD releases and Billboard Top-Ten Chart history. His stage experience is extensive including 15 years of national touring as well as stops in Japan and Europe. The National Association for Campus Activities has awarded Billy with three National Campus Entertainer of the Year Awards (Jazz) and a Hall of Fame Achievement Award. Recently diagnosed with an incurable muscular disorder, focal dystonia, he has launched a remarkable comeback as a left-handed performer. We will be screening a film at 2:00 pm about dystonia and having a discussion with McLaughlin before the show. His new CD, Into the Light, features compositions for acoustic guitar and string orchestra. Billy resides in his home state of Minnesota where he is proudly raising two boys. MAFAC is hosting this performance as a fundraiser for its Arts Center and local arts events. Film at 2:00, show at 4:15
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Linda ChattertonMonday, March 8, 2010, 7:30pm @ SCCPA Linda Chatterton is one of those flutists who melds technical prowess with a wondrous musical and communicative gift. She has performed on tours throughout the United States as well as Germany and the United Kingdom. In New York, Linda has performed at Carnegie Hall and Alice Tully Hall. She can be heard on National Public Radio. The only flutist to win two McKnight fellowships, Ms. Chatterton also has garnered prizes and awards from the Jerome Foundation and the American Composers Forum. |
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Robert RobinsonThursday, Apr. 8, 2010, 7:30pm @ SCCPA Gospel singer Robert Robinson has performed with Aretha Franklin, Kenny Loggins, Barry Manilow, and was chosen to open Prince’s birthday bash. He is a two-time Minnesota Music Award Winner for Best Gospel Artist and Group, and is a three-time Minnesota Black Musicians Award Winner for Best Gospel Group. Robert was also a featured vocalist with pianist Lorie Line and her Pop Chamber Orchestra with subsequent appearances across the United States on PBS. He has been voted Best Male Vocalist the by the Minneapolis and Saint Paul entertainment paper, City Pages. |
The Marshall Area Fine Arts Council is dedicated to presenting art exhibitions and performances, promoting local artistic talent, and providing education experiences. Business and corporate sponsorship, individual memberships, government support, and arts grants assist in carrying out this mission. Thank you for your support! |
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