Transforming experiences in chamber music.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 5, 2016

contact: Gabriel Langfur, Managing Director phone: 617-427-8200 email: info@chameleonarts.org website: www.chameleonarts.org

Chameleon Arts Ensemble Presents a Free Family Concert & Instrument Petting Zoo on Saturday, June 4

May 5, 2016 – Boston, MA – The Chameleon Arts Ensemble of Boston will present a Free Family Concert titled Magical Melodies and Music of Life on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 2 PM, in Weld Hall at the Hyde Park Branch of the Boston Public Library, 35 Harvard Avenue in Hyde Park. The program is intended for children of all ages and their families and will be interactive, with time for questions and answers. An instrument “Petting Zoo” and demonstration will follow the performance in the Library’s beautiful outdoor Children’s Garden. Children will be able to handle and play orchestral instruments as guided by members of Chameleon, and will be encouraged to touch, blow, pluck, bow, and strike.

Photos available at http://www.chameleonarts.org/press/photos.html ABOUT THE PROGRAM Music is all around us – by way of the places we go, the people we meet, the stories we tell, and the dreams we dream. Magical Melodies and Music of Life explores the intersections of imagination, inspiration, and the sounds of life. The program includes selections from Beethoven’s String Trio in c minor, Op. 9, No. 3; Darius Milhud’s Pastorale for oboe, clarinet, and bassoon; “Nana” from Manuel de Falla’s Siete Canciones; Matthias Schmitt’s Ghanaia for solo marimba; Libby Larsen’s Corker for clarinet and percussion; Zoltan Kodaly’s Intermezzo for string trio; “Uncle Bebop” from Gernot Wolfgang’s Three Short Stories for viola and bassoon; Roberto Sierra’s Cinco Bocetos for solo clarinet; Sandor Veress’ Sonatina for oboe, clarinet, and bassoon; Hilary Tann’s The Walls of Morlais Castle for oboe, viola, and cello; and a segment on African drumming.

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In addition, Chameleon will present a new work titled Around Dreams for chamber ensemble and kids written especially for this concert by Hans Spencer, who will be hosting and narrating the event, contributing his various talents as musician, storyteller, and educator. Mr. Spencer describes the inspiration for his piece: “I’m creating a miniature world in which each instrument plays the role of a character having his own dream. As the work evolves and sleep gives way to the light of day, the dreams merge and transform into reality.” The piece calls for audience participation, and children and audience members will be invited to join Chameleon’s percussion section for the performance. Hans Spencer’s career stretches over twenty years supporting stories for theater directors, filmmakers, animators, and choreographers. Called a “master composer” by The Boston Globe, his music is featured in the animated series “Word Girl” airing on PBS, “Underwater Universe” on the History Channel, “NOVA: Secrets Beneath the Ice,” and numerous other documentaries on National Geographic Channel, the Science Channel, and Investigation Discovery. ABOUT CHAMELEON ARTS ENSEMBLE OF BOSTON Founded in 1998, Chameleon Arts Ensemble has distinguished itself as one of Boston’s finest, most versatile chamber ensembles. Chameleon and Artistic Director Deborah Boldin have earned unqualified praise for integrating old and new repertoire into unexpected chamber music programs that are themselves works of art. Her innovative children’s programs received high praise in The Boston Globe: “Artistic Director Deborah Boldin has a special talent for making programs entertaining without 'playing down' to her audience, and she refuses to dumb-down her children’s concerts. The ear was always challenged...joy and learning went hand in hand.” The Globe also noted “Hats off to Boldin and her fine musicians. If serious music — music that brings soul and body together — is to survive, it has to begin with programs, and in places, like these.” PERFORMERS Nancy Dimock, oboe Gary Gorczyca, clarinet Eunae Koh, violin William Manley, percussion

Sally Merriman, bassoon Jan Müller-Szeraws, cello Hans Spencer, host & resident teacher Scott Woolweaver, viola

ADMISSION AND DIRECTIONS The concert and instrument petting zoo is free and open to the public. No tickets are necessary. For more information, concertgoers can call 617-427-8200 or visit www.chameleonarts.org. The Hyde Park Branch Library is located at the corner of Winthrop Street and Harvard Avenue one block east of Hyde Park Avenue. The Library is a wheelchair accessible venue.

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The Chameleon Arts Ensemble is funded in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency and the Boston Cultural Council, a local agency which is funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, administrated by the Mayor’s Office of Arts, Culture, and Special Events.

Chameleon Arts Ensemble of Boston 6 Rocky Nook Terrace · Boston, MA 02130 · 617-427-8200 · www.chameleonarts.org · info@chameleonarts.org

Transforming experiences in chamber music.

CALENDAR LISTING May 5, 2016 contact: Gabriel Langfur, Managing Director phone: 617-427-8200 email: info@chameleonarts.org website: www.chameleonarts.org

Chameleon Arts Ensemble Presents a Free Family Concert & Instrument Petting Zoo on Saturday, June 4

Concert: Magical Melodies and Music of Life

Program: Music is all around us – by way of the places we go, the people we meet, the stories

we tell, and the dreams we dream. Join us for an afternoon of adventure and discovery, with chamber music inspired by the sounds of life. After the concert, drum with the Chameleons and try out their instruments.

Selections from: Ludwig van Beethoven, Scherzo from String Trio Op. 9, No. 3 Darius Milhaud, Pastorale for oboe, clarinet & bassoon Gernot Wolfgang, Uncle Bebop from Three Short Stories for viola & bassoon Zoltan Kodaly, Intermezzo for string trio Manuel de Falla, Nana from Siete Canciones for violin & marimba Sandor Veress, Sonatina for oboe, clarinet & bassoon Matthias Schmitt, Ghanaia for solo marimba Roberto Sierra, Interludio Notturno from Cinco Bocetos for solo clarinet Hilary Tann, The Walls of Morlais Castle for oboe, viola & cello Hans Spencer, Around Dreams for chamber ensemble + kids

Date/Time: Saturday, June 4, 2016, 2 PM Location: Hyde Park Branch Library, Weld Hall 35 Harvard Avenue, Hyde Park, MA 02136 Free Parking Admission: FREE Telephone: 617-427-8200 E-mail: info@chameleonarts.org WWW: www.chameleonarts.org

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