LIVESTREAM on April 3: SHHH!! Ensemble presents “SHHHuffle”
MOVED TO LIVESTREAM (FACEBOOK LIVE): https://www.facebook.com/OrKidstra
Enjoy SHHH!! Ensemble, Ottawa’s own dynamic piano/percussion duo, as they perform a livestream version of SHHHuffle! This FREE one-hour concert for the OrKidstra family will take place online via livestream on Friday, April 3 at 2 PM. This outreach concert is an innovative and interactive “avant-accessible” exploration of SHHH!! Ensemble’s varied repertoire! With genres ranging from classical transcriptions to cutting edge new music, SHHH!! Ensemble prides itself in the presentation of programmes that are as groundbreaking as they are accessible, bringing new audiences to new music. Gather your whole family and watch this concert right from the comfort of your own home! Visit OrKidstra’s Facebook page here and remember to click “Get Reminder” so you don’t miss out!
About SHHH!! Ensemble:
SHHH!!… a powerful utterance designed to draw attention forward… creating space and awareness… opening ears to something important. SHHH!! Ensemble is a piano/percussion duo dedicated to the creation and dissemination of new and rarefied sounds. The Ottawa based duo of pianist Edana Higham and percussionist and OrKidstra Teaching Artist Zac Pulak pride themselves in the presentation of programmes that are as accessible as they are groundbreaking. The ensemble is committed to creating and exploring works for piano and percussion through commissioning and arranging. Recent highlights include residencies at the Canadian Music Centre and the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, commissions from iconic Canadian composers such as John Beckwith, Jocelyn Morlock, and a forthcoming double-concerto from Kelly-Marie Murphy. To stay up-to-date with all of SHHH!! Ensemble’s activities follow them on social media using the @shhhensemble handle or visit their website.
The SHHHuffle! outreach project’s creation was funded through the generous support of an Ottawa Arts Network ARTicipate Endowment Fund grant. A special thank you to our presenters for continuing to support and inspire the community through the presentation of new and creative music!