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Tony Vacca is an internationally renowned percussionist and composer. His in concert performances are visually stunning and musically simply astounding. The program will introduce the students to Ton... Read more

Tony Vacca is an internationally renowned percussionist and composer. His in concert performances are visually stunning and musically simply astounding. The program will introduce the students to Tony's world of melodic percussion, using instruments that include the balafon (a large West African marimba) along with gongs, djembes, mbira (thumb piano) the tama/talking drum and his one-of-a-kind percussion/drum set.

This concert presentation is all about how we are all connected, how we are all 21st century global citizens, and how the great diversity of our music is a celebration of the great diversity of our human family.

This is a one hour, high-energy, participatory performance. Tony typically invites audience members on stage to participate, and includes the audience with call and response rhythms. This concert program was created in response to the continued request of faculty and students who had experienced Tony's workshops... and wanted to see him in performance.

This concert program requires a two hour set up and an hour and a half take down time.The audience can be a large as the space can hold, and having 200-500 in attendance only makes the ene... Read more

This concert program requires a two hour set up and an hour and a half take down time.

The audience can be a large as the space can hold, and having 200-500 in attendance only makes the energy better. So let's think about having as many students as you think will work best for you, your students and the school community.

A brief planning meeting is all that is necessary. We all know that teachers a so very busy. I just want to make sure it all goes smoothly.Having a platform dolly for load in and load out ... Read more

A brief planning meeting is all that is necessary. We all know that teachers a so very busy. I just want to make sure it all goes smoothly.

Having a platform dolly for load in and load out is very helpful.

A nearby electrical outlet is also necessary.

School will provide a clean performance space approximately 20' by 30'' with access to electricity.Please allow a 2 hour set up time and at least a 1 hour take down.If you want... Read more

School will provide a clean performance space approximately 20' by 30'' with access to electricity.

Please allow a 2 hour set up time and at least a 1 hour take down.

If you want to have my concert performance and one of my workshop presentations, the assembly MUST be in the same location as the workshop programs. If you want to consider that, we'd have to do some planning.

-Students will be continuing to add to their concert going experiences in the company of their peers.-Students will have the chance to be a hands-on participant in the concert.... Read more

-Students will be continuing to add to their concert going experiences in the company of their peers.

-Students will have the chance to be a hands-on participant in the concert.

-Students will see and hear another version of the confluence of traditions and innovation, and how a wide variety of instruments and playing styles come together.The message is all about the fluidity of culture across a world of possibilities.