Événement

Christina Cheon -- Marimba

Christina Cheon is an active performer, musician, and educator in percussion. She has won multiple competitions and awards including first prize of the 2014 Sigma Alpha Iota Scholarship Competition in Pasadena, CA and the scholastic grand prize of the 2009 Southern California International Marimba Competition.

Christina founded the Southern California Marimba Concert Series (SCMCS) in the summer of 2014. SCMCS has invites artists to perform at various venues in Southern California. Its mission is to provide high quality concerts for the benefit of the local community and performing artists in the area. They plan to expand the series to include clinics, guest artist masterclasses, and new music commissions.

Christina received her bachelors degree under Dr. Nick Terry at Chapman University and her Masters degree under Nancy Zeltsman at the Boston Conservatory. She currently resides in Orange county, CA. She is an Educational Artist and endorser of Marimba One.

PROGRAM:

Lanksy -- Hop (2)
Bach --Prelude from Suite #3
Malotte -- The Lord's Prayer
Aldridge -- From My Little Island
Whitacre -- Sleep
Reeves -- Slowly, Agitated
Ignatowicz -- Toccata
Yamada -- Red Dragonfly