District 58 and District 99 String Players to Share the Stage with Barrage!

Barrage to perform at DOWNERS GROVE NORTH HIGH SCHOOL on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.

Barrage – A high-octane string group that features an international, multi-talented cast performing an eclectic mix of music, song and dance brings its show to the CLARENCE JOHNSON AUDITORIUM of DOWNERS GROVE NORTH HIGH SCHOOL on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets for the show are $15 and can be purchased in advance through the school’s Fine Arts Department.  The event is expected to sell out, so you are strongly encouraged to purchase your tickets in advance!  This public performance is part of the Barrage Educational Outreach Program and provides a rare opportunity for string students and the general public to see and interact with Barrage in a unique and intimate environment.  The concert is sponsored by the District 99 Orchestra of Downers Grove North and South High Schools.

“Barrage is too Wow for Words!” – Denver Post

2006 marked the end of Barrage’s first decade in which Barrage entertained millions of people around the globe.  Their second decade began with a series of new tours around the world. In 2010/2011 Barrage will complete over 200 performances in the USA, Europe, Asia and Canada. Fans will enjoy Barrage at International Festivals, Theatrical Presentations, Concert Performances, Educational Events, Special Events and TV appearances.

Barrage performances offer up a diverse fusion of cultures, musical styles and incredible performance vitality.  The music of Barrage continues to evolve - combining contemporary world music influences, layered vocal arrangements and pulsating modern beats and rhythms. The cast delivers the show with amazing energy and musical virtuosity that will take your breath away.

“After an evening of performing jigs on rocket fuel, it’s no wonder that more than a few horsehairs snapped on their bows.” – LA Daily News

Since its creation in Calgary, Canada in 1996, Barrage has been featured many times at events worldwide having played for many presidents, prime ministers and princes. Barrage has also had their television productions aired on several international TV networks including the PBS network in the USA, the BBC in the UK and CBC in Canada and has performed live shows in New Zealand, Singapore, Guatemala, Taiwan, China, Canada, Finland, Sweden, Ireland, Denmark, Poland, Germany, Norway, Monaco, the USA and the UK.

 The cast of Barrage features five violinists/vocalists, drummer, bass player, and guitarist.  The show is a creative offering of 5 to 1 Entertainments, the team responsible for determining the show’s music selections, training each player, composing and arranging all music and recording and producing all shows.

 For Schedule updates please visit: www.barrage.org.