EnsemblesEnsembles
CrossPulse - Ethnic Drumming
You are invited to experience the fascinating percussion traditions from all parts of the globe. Our ensemble is a terrific way to learn more about percussion, whether you have drummed for years or are just beginning. Every culture throughout the world has used percussion as the backbone of its music. We will explore these traditional drumming styles and learn about the instruments, the culture, and how music is used to unite all.
See more about the ensemble at the official CrossPulse home page.
Our ensembles focus on many areas of world percussion including:
- West and South African drumming
- North African and Middle Eastern Hand drumming
- Celtic folk drumming
- percussion from the South Pacific Islands (Tahiti)
- Latin American percussion traditions
YoungMAIsterSinger Choir
The Young MAIsterSingers Choir consist of children grades 4-8. The choir rounds out our successful vocal program.
Past appearances have included featured performances with the Northland Symphony, the Independence Symphony and the Kansas City Symphony. Special programs have been prepared for the American Choral Directors Convention and Missouri State Ballet and recording sessions of children's music for CPP/Belwin Mills.
Recent performances from the past twelve years include serving as the Children's Opera Chorus for the Kansas City Symphony concert versions of Carmen by Bizet, Benjamin Britten's War Requiem, Puccini's Tosca, John Rutter's A Sprig of Time and Mahler's Eighth Symphony.
Membership requirements:
- a successful audition with MAI Choir director
- commitment by parent and child to regular attendance
- commitment by parent and child to daily home practice
- evidence of continued musical skills growth
- regulation performance dress code