[Greater-Baltimore] Save the Date: Virtual Marimba Music Concert Oct 2nd

[Ashley Biggs -LBPD-]

>From my colleague LaShawn:

*The Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (LBPD)
**Celebrates
Hispanic American Heritage Month *

Virtual Program: Marimba Music with Matt Keown
When: October 2, 2021
Time:  12 p.m. (noon)

Description: Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage month by listening to the
wonderful sounds of the marimba!  Come hear the beautiful sounds of this
massive mallet percussion instrument performed by percussionist, Matt
Keown. This program features classical music written especially for the
marimba that blends concert music with the inescapable folk sound of this
instrument.  Join us to enjoy a wonderful concert, learn about the
instrument, and take part in activities that explain and add to our
enjoyment of music!

The Zoom link will be sent out prior to the event.

Matt Keown's Website: https://www.mattkeownpercussion.com/
Performance Samples:
Over the Rainbow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKDxrkU-X-Q
Marimba Etude: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FR1xgF0rjQQ
Other Percussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DUFzprscPk


*September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic American Heritage Month*
The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration,
National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National
Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, and the United States Holocaust
Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of Hispanic
Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and
society.  Check out some other great programs to celebrate at
https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/

Best,
LaShawn

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*Ashley M. Biggs*
*Marketing & Outreach Librarian*
Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled
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