Members of the Talea Ensemble visited CHS to give workshops and live demonstrations to students in the band and orchestra programs on December 20. The Talea Ensemble was in Chatham for a performance at PS21 the next night. Members of the ensemble - cellist Chris Gross, flutist Barry J. Crawford, bass clarinettist Marianne Gythfeldt, and trombonist Kevin Fairbairn - gave a presentation to the students on the topic of their PS21 performance and answered questions. Meanwhile, percussionist Sae Hashimoto led a separate workshop with the CHS band's percussion section.
Heralded as “a crucial part of the New York cultural ecosphere” by the New York Times, the Talea Ensemble is comprised of nineteen of New York City’s finest classically-trained musicians, with a mission to champion musical creativity, cultivate curious listeners, and bring visionary new works to life with vibrant performances.
This collaboration was possible through the strong relationship between the Chatham Central School District and PS21 as well as PS21's commitment to community engagement in the arts. Special thanks to Matthew Gold, Director of Operations of the Talea Ensemble for organizing all of this. Find out more about the Talea Ensemble at http://taleaensemble.org/
