Philidor Percussion at St. John’s July 5

2009 concert series continues

St. John’s Episcopal Church invites folks to celebrate the Fourth with fireworks from the Philidor Percussion

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The second performance in a series of four at historic St. John’s in Valle Crucis features a family friendly concert with a talented all-percussion ensemble known for combining exciting music, virtuoso musicians and theatrical sensibilities.

Named after 17th century kettledrummers, Jacque and Andre Philidor, Philidor is primarily a chamber music group which performs music written for percussion instruments. Comprised of North Carolina musicians, John R. Beck, Rob Falvo, Wiley Sykes and Peter Zlotnick, the ensemble will perform pieces representing musical traditions from cultures worldwide. Learn how percussion instruments can sing as well as provide beat in this creative, tantalizing program in which members of the audience may meet and interact with the artists.

Jacquelyn Bartlett, a Boone resident, performer and professor of harp at Appalachian State University, UNC-Greensboro and the N.C. School of the Arts, is serving as the artistic director of the series. Bartlett brings lively, professional music to the stage of St. John’s. Holy Cross Episcopal Church, which oversees events at St. John’s Church, sponsors the performances.

Beginning at 5 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month, guests are invited to bring a picnic, blankets and chairs to join the musicians and fellow concert goers for a feast on the lawn following the event. Attendance is $15 for adults; students, $10; children under 12 years, free-of-charge. Proceeds help underwrite the continuing summer series, Music at St. John’s. Pets are not allowed on the property during these events. For more information about the Music at St. John’s summer concerts or St. John’s Church, email holy_cross@skybest.com or call (828) 963-4609.