YOUNG PEOPLE'S CONCERTS 2007-2008-

KENWOOD ACADEMY AUDITORIUM
5015 South Blackstone Avenue

All performances are held in the auditorium. The 45-minute demonstration/recitals begin promptly at 10:30 am and 12 noon.

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - RHYTHMUNITY ENSEMBLE
Performing traditional rhythms, this multi-ethnic percussion group brings an abundance of instruments from locales such as West Africa, the Middle East, India and Cuba. Come and enjoy the musical trip with plenty of student/artist interaction.

Tuesday, November 27, 2007 - HAUSMANN QUARTET
A very energetic young quartet from Boston, bring an engaging program about music and its emotional content. Through the use of music from the string quartet repertoire, they explain how emotions are translated through the music and how these same elements can be found in all types of music, from pop music to movies.

Tuesday, December 18, 2007-
KENWOOD ACADEMY CONCERT CHOIR
Back by popular demand!!! A program of dynamic choral music with talented soloists and imaginative choreography. These inspired high school singers will produce a program of many different styles— classical, gospel, jazz, and some of today’s tunes too.

Tuesday, January 29, 2008 - SAMUEL DEL REAL’S LATIN TRIO
In this (piano, bass and percussion) performance, the trio combines both sound and culture creating an invaluable educational opportunity for students to explore the influence of Latin American rhythms in Central and South America, in addition to the popular music enjoyed in this country.

Tuesday, February 19, 2008 - JAMAICAN ENSEMBLE
This captivating performance will have the audience participating from the opening chant. The ethnic costumes and unique sound of this ensemble will give you an opportunity to indulge in a high-energy musical taste of the Caribbean.

Tuesday, March 25, 2008-
KENWOOD ACADEMY CONCERT BAND
The Band returns to the stage performing works by Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Louis Armstrong and more. Don’t miss the opportunity to delight your students with the sounds of the band family, presented by Kenwood Academy’s very own exceptional musicians.

Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - PANGAEA JAZZ QUARTET
Their focused dedication to jazz is evident in their highly interactive and spontaneous versions of both standard material and original compositions. They embrace jazz traditions and repertoire while infusing the music with an undeniable personal stamp.

Tuesday May 27, 2008 - RAICES GITANAS
Flamenco is fire in sound and motion! The music and dance of the gypsies of southern Spain is in bright color, rhythmically driven, and hauntingly melodic. Explore the world of Flamenco and learn more about our American heritage through this informative, entertaining presentation.