High-Octane Canadian Fiddle-Fest “Barrage” Coming Back To Patterson Mill Middle-High School

From Harford County Public Schools:

Barrage will be coming back to Patterson Mill on Feb 26th at 7pm. They will perform their acclaimed concert and also have a combined performance with the orchestra’s of Patterson Mill and Fallston HS.

Barrage – A high-octane fiddle-fest that features an international, multi-talented cast performing an eclectic mix of music, song and dance. The cast of Barrage features: six violinists/vocalists, one drummer, one bass player, and a guitarist. These shows are part of the Barrage Educational Outreach Program to inspire and excite young string players (and future string players) particularly in the school system.

Barrage performances offer up a diverse fusion of cultures, musical styles and incredible performance vitality. The music of Barrage continues to evolve – combining contemporary world music influences, layered vocal arrangements and pulsating modern beats and rhythms. The cast delivers the show with amazing energy and musical virtuosity that will take your breath away.

Since its creation in Calgary, Canada in 1996, Barrage has been featured many times at events worldwide having played for many Presidents, Prime Ministers and Princes. Barrage has also had their television productions aired on several international TV networks including the PBS network in the USA, the BBC in the UK and CBC in Canada and has performed live shows in New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan, China, Canada, Finland, Sweden, Ireland, Denmark, Poland, Germany, Norway, Monaco, the USA and the UK.

For more information, please contact Shane Jensen at 410-638-4640 or Shane.Jensen@hcps.org.