Friday, February 6, 2009 8 pm
Hannaford Hall, USM, Portland, Maine
Known for fusing his classical roots with a myriad of soundscapes, violinist, composer, and bandleader Daniel Bernard Roumain – DBR – seamlessly blends classical music with contemporary forms, reaching out eloquently to capture new music lovers worldwide. DBR’s exploration of musical rhythms and classically-driven sounds is peppered by his own cultural references and vibrant musical imagination. His soulful compositions range from orchestral scores and chamber works to rock songs and electronica. DBR will be joined at Hannaford Hall by his string quartet, known as “SQ Unit,” for an all-original program.
Available Thursday, February 5, 2009 to music students
$350 fee for hosting organization
Students delve into contemporary composing in this interactive workshop for high school students that uses laptops as both composing tools and instruments. Inspired by Bach’s The Well-Tempered Clavier and Philip Glass’s Music in Twelve Parts, these twenty-four musical vignettes (one in each key) explain, examine, and express aspects of hip-hop music, from rhythm to timbre to form. DBR incorporates his 24 Bits: Hip-Hop Studies and Études, which represent his compositional view – his “take” – on hip-hop music as a point of inspiration.
Friday, February 6, 2009 10:30 am
Hannaford Hall, USM, Portland, Maine
All tickets $7
Open to grades 6–12: call 207.773.3150 for details
Students celebrate Black History Month with this engaging concert that honors two of America’s great civil rights leaders: US Congressman Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. and author Dr. Maya Angelou. Known collectively as A Civil Rights Reader, Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR)’s original compositions are the foundation for a spellbinding performance by this twenty-first century musical pioneer that includes the actual voices of these American giants in excerpts from their famous speeches and poems. Performing will be DBR along with his quartet, the SQ Unit on the violin, viola, and cello. Dedicated to creating socially and politi- cally conscious music DBR blends funk, hip-hop, and classical music to create a personal sonic vision that critics have described as “revolutionary.” Rich with cultural references, his works range from classical scores and energetic chamber works to rock songs and electronica. Connects to Maine Learning Results in Music a–e; Language Arts a2, d, e, and f; Social Studies Eras in US History; Cross-Content Connections in English Language Arts with Social Studies, Career/Education Development, and VPA. A study guide and interactive resources will be available on our website and at iTunes University K-12, coming soon to Maine.
Thursday, February 6, 2009
Available statewide
Composer-violinist Daniel Bernard Roumain continues PCA Offstage’s commitment to statewide music education and advocacy with participation in the Maine Distance Learning Project. DBR will bring his popular and engaging lecture demonstration “What Music Might Mean” to students across Maine. With excerpts performed from his recent repertoire, this autobiographical lecture/demonstration illuminates his artistic inspiration and contextualizes his solo and collaborative projects. To participate in this program or to learn more about the Maine Distance Learning Project, contact Barri Lynn Moreau at 207.773.3150 ×227 or .
Friday, February 6, 2009 6–7 pm
Hannaford Hall, USM, Portland, Maine
FREE
Maine composer Dr. Elliott Schwartz exchanges ideas about the inspiration for composing music with composer and violinist Daniel Bernard Roumain, who will take the Hannaford Hall stage for a 7:30 pm performance.
“An evening of chamber music with the accessible feel of a rock concert.” Albany Times‑Union
