2016/17 season details coming soon!
2016/17 season details coming soon!
$15, $10 mbrs. (discounted price will display for members upon login)
“Mile Marker Zero” is a recital length solo marimba work comprised of twelve short, audience friendly pieces – an assortment of musical memories collected around Key West as part of marimbist Ben Wahlund’s residency at The Studios.
Ranging from jazz, to rock, funk, classical and more, Wahlund’s eclectic voice on marimba and compelling storytelling for each piece engages audience members of all ages and backgrounds. With special guests Laurel Oswald Clark, visual art and Sara Fruner, spoken word. 75 minutes.
Learn more about Ben Wahlund here.
Ben Wahlund is a Grammy nominated, award-winning music educator, composer, and performer who lives in the Chicago area. Mr. Wahlund serves as full-time percussion instructor at Northern Illinois University (DeKalb, IL) and the Director of Percussion at the College of DuPage (Glen Ellyn, IL). Published by Bachovich Music, HoneyRock Publications, and Innovative Percussion, his music compositions have won numerous international awards and are performed by professionals around the world.
His engaging teaching style has availed him of the opportunity to work for years with the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra as percussion ensemble director, director of a number of regional camps and workshops with high school students – including the NIU Percussion Camp – and university residencies across the country.
Wahlund performs as a solo artist, a member of area orchestras, ¡The Screaming Norwegians! Percussion Duo, the Naper Chamber Players, has performed at a number of state, national, and international conventions, is a member of the Yamaha Performing Artist roster, the Zildjian Artist Program, and endorses Innovative Percussion Sticks and Mallets.
Ben Wahlund received his Masters of Music degree in music theory/composition and Performance Certificate in percussion from Northern Illinois University and Bachelor’s Degrees in Music Education and Music Performance with minors in math and philosophy/theology from the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota.
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The Studios of Key West
533 Eaton Street
Key West, FL 33040
305-296-0458
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Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm
With one of the tallest buildings – and most spectacular views – in town, the Hugh’s View rooftop terrace serves as The Studios’ creative space in the sky. The terrace sits four stories above street level and offers panoramic views of the island. The Kitwald Stage glows in the golden twilight of our sunset performances.
With original seating from its days as a Masonic temple, the Helmerich Theater has been updated to also include floor seating. As a black box theater, the set up is intimate but professional, and sets the stage for concerts and performances that leave guests feeling like they really got to know the performer.