Percussion, Steel Pan & World Music

The season begins on Thursday, June 18, with an exhilarating Percussion, Steel Pan & World Music concert titled, “Good Vibrations: Percussion Plays The 1960s.” Following this, from June 19 to June 27, six more Percussion, Steel Pan & World Music Concerts await, highlighting the talents of faculty percussionists and students. Program Director Dan Moore, Professor of Music and Director of Percussion at the University of Iowa, will lead these performances.

The Percussion series at Birch Creek offers a diverse range of styles, featuring Caribbean grooves with Scott McConnell, Chicago Youth Symphony Percussion Director, as well as percussive jazz, authentic world music, original compositions, and more. Anthony Di Sanza, a highly acclaimed performer and educator from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, will guide concertgoers through the vibrant sounds of Brazil, Cuba, and the Middle East.

A highlight of the session is the return of renowned steelpan virtuoso Victor Provost, hailing from St. John, US Virgin Islands, as the special guest artist. With a dazzling improvisational style, he is recognized globally for seamlessly blending Bebop, contemporary flair, and Caribbean roots. Having collaborated with jazz luminaries like Wynton Marsalis and Paquito D’Rivera, he is a rarity in the jazz ecosystem, as noted by Downbeat Magazine and the NY Times.

For a full concert schedule and online ticket purchases, visit BirchCreek.org/Tickets or call 920-868-3763 (Monday–Thursday, 9 AM – 4 PM, Friday, 9 AM – Noon).

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