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Saturday Morning CarTunes: The Snare Drum
A look at how the Snare Drum has made it from the battlefield to the concert hall
Cultural Conversation in Dance and Rhythm
The 40th annual San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival showcases diverse dance traditions from around the world, with 22 companies performing over two weekends at the War Memorial Opera House.
The Democratic Playing of Third Coast Percussion…
Third Coast Percussion returns to Herbst Theatre for a program featuring a new work by Philip Glass. The ensemble, formed in 2005, shares unique challenges and experiences of a percussion group.
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The Snare Drum
The small but mighty instrument that cuts through all the noise to keep the orchestra moving!
“Trio”: Three Upcoming NorCal Events We Think You’ll Enjoy Each Week
Explore upcoming events in the Bay Area this week.
Saturday Morning CarTunes: The Symphony
A definition and history of the Symphony, as it grew into what we know it as...
Saturday Morning CarTunes: The Saxophone
The Saxophone is the subject of this week's Saturday Morning CarTunes
Saturday Morning CarTunes: The Timpani (or Kettle Drum)
A look at the Timpani, or Kettle Drum, mainstay of the percussion section!
Saturday Morning CarTunes: American Instruments
A look at some instruments that were born in America, as we approach July 4
Saturday Morning CarTunes: The Celesta
Today, the celestially-inspired keyboard instrument called the Celesta