Glen Velez Handance Ensemble: Excerpts from Doctrine of Signatures

1 College Street,Worcester MA 01610

01 February, 2022

Description

“A galaxy of timbres and inflections …remarkable rhythmic fireworks” —The New York Times Silkroad artist and percussionist Shane Shanahan returns to Holy Cross with his long-time mentor, percussion master Glen Velez, exploring the universal link between rhythm and spirituality. A four-time Grammy Award winner, Velez is regarded as a leading figure in the modern frame drum movement. Velez’s virtuosic combinations of hand movements, finger techniques, along with his original compositional style, which incorporates stepping, drum language and Central Asian Overtone singing (split-tone singing), has undoubtedly opened new possibilities for musicians around the globe. Shanahan and Velez are joined by percussionist Yousif Sheronick, rhythm vocalist Loire Cotler and Raman Kalyan, a leading flautist in the Indian Carnatic style, in an hour-long presentation with conversation and excerpts from Velez’s 1989 composition "Doctrine of Signatures," a seminal work that inspired John Cage to compose for Velez. FEATURING Glen Velez, Frame Drums, Mbira, Voice, Overtones, Riq Yousif Sheronick, Frame Drums, Voice, Riq Shane Shanahan, Frame Drums, Voice, Riq With special guests Loire Cotler, rhythm vocalist, and Raman Kalyan, Indian bamboo flute HANDANCE WORKSHOP with Glen Velez and guests immediately following (60 minutes) Open to community percussionists of all levels. Free registration with ticket purchase; space is limited. HEALTH & SAFETY We are taking every possible precaution for the safety of all. Upon arrival, patrons must show PHOTO ID and PROOF OF FULL VACCINATION, including a BOOSTER SHOT. MASKS ARE REQUIRED indoors for all patrons and staff, regardless of vaccination status, and they must be surgical masks (or better).For additional details, visit us at www.holycross.edu/atb/visit. Arts Transcending Borders (ATB) at The College of the Holy Cross is a visiting artist-in-residence program, which brings distinguished artists to campus to engage with students, faculty, staff, and the greater Worcester community through various workshops, master classes, public lectures, and performances. In tandem, ATB sponsors dynamic programs throughout the year, ranging from lectures by renowned scholars and artists, to unique performances, exhibitions, and installations.