Local Students Embark on Musical Journey Across Continents at Moore Auditorium

On April 10, the Asheville Symphony Youth Orchestra’s Percussion Ensemble and Mars Hill University Percussion Studio held a concert at Moore Auditorium in Mars Hill University. The event allowed students to explore musical traditions from three continents, demonstrating the global impact of music.

The concert began with a West African ensemble featuring djembe and dundun drums. This performance introduced students to the complex drumming patterns and energetic beats typical of West African music.

Next, a Chinese ensemble performed, using traditional instruments like the pengling and tanggu. This segment provided a calmer, meditative musical experience, showcasing the diverse emotional and cultural expressions possible with percussion instruments.

The final act featured Caribbean steel drums and calypso rhythms. It included an interactive performance of the song 'Rant and Rave' and a limbo dance, which engaged the students in a playful way.

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