Cooperstown Summer Music Festival

Schedule of Events

10:30 AM-11:30 AM: Part I: Family Music Fest with Justin Jay Hines, Percussionist & Teaching Artist

Percussionist, composer, and educator Justin Jay Hines has performed with the New York Philharmonic, The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, Moab Music Festival, Alarm Will Sound, and the Chamber Music Society of Detroit. He has served as a Lead NY Philharmonic Teaching Artist in New York City and Japan since 1997, and in November will make his fourth appearance hosting the New York Philharmonic's Young People's Concert Dance Like a Firebird.

Justin presents two unique, family-friendly workshops and performances at Origins Cafe and The Farmers' Museum. Each event is free and registration is required.

Act I:

In partnership with Origins Cafe, Justin will lead a percussion workshop and concert experience beginning at 10:30am. Participants will first be guided in making percussion instruments from natural materials. Then workshop participants will learn the funky hip-hop rhythms and beats played on the bucket. This workshop culminates in a full group piece for buckets and homemade instruments. All materials, including buckets and sticks will be provided. Appropriate for ages 7 and up.

These free tickets are for part 1 at Origins Cafe at 10:30am on August 16. Be sure to scroll down and RSVP for part 2 as well if you will attend both events!

3:00 PM-5:00 PM: PART II: Family Music Fest with Justin Jay Hines, Percussionist & Teaching Artist

Act II:

Beginning at 3pm, Justin will perform his signature percussion workshop Rhythm ‘Round the World at The Farmers' Museum. This interactive workshop showcases the rich global history of percussion, featuring stories, solos, and demonstrations on a wide variety of instruments. Cross-curriculum connections relate to Geography, History, and the Physics of sound, while primary musical concepts focus on rhythm, patterns, and timbre. In a new version created specifically for the Cooperstown Chamber Music Festival, Rhythm ‘Round the World audience members will help create the percussion soundtrack for Native American Storytelling. The concert is also preceded by an instrument making table. Bring your metal, plastic, and cardboard recyclable items! Appropriate for ages 7 and up.

These free tickets are for part 2 at The Farmers' Museum at 3pm on August 16. Be sure to scroll up and RSVP for part 1 as well if you will attend both events!

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