DuoWest

Approval Type

Community Based

Artistic Discipline

Music

Teaching Artist Approach

DuoWest is committed to informal presentations that heighten the artistic experience of the participants through a friendly, non-threatening atmosphere that allows each individual to enter into the art form in an experiential and imaginative way. DuoWest works to engage the listeners and guide their understanding, but not prejudice their artistic discovery.

Resume/Bio

 DuoWest bio

Program Snapshot Focus

Performance

Program Description

DuoWest performances and residencies are designed to incorporate cultural, historical, and aesthetic elements into the audience experience. Nearly a dozen focus areas are available and are customized to meet the community needs and demographic.

ARTIFACTS is a unique Southwest experience, where listeners discover how new works of art music are commissioned today and experience a contemporary, personal aesthetic response to artifacts and archaeology of Arizona through performance, composer talks, archaeological information and artifacts observation. MUSIC OF THE AMERICAS is a program that incorporates the breadth of musical styles that are part of the diverse cultures of the Americas. New art music, tangos, new age, jazz, and classical styles stand side by side. ROMANCING THE BOW features timeless classical standards by Romantic composers such as Brahms, Chopin, or Rachmaninoff. VIVA HISPANIA utilizes the dual disciplines of poetry and music of Mexico, Central America, South America and Spain in a program that explores the artistic tone of the works. THE WORLD WARS AND THEIR MUSIC is a discovery of the compositions of composers such as Martinu and Bridge and how their war experiences personally affected their composition.

Listeners are invited to discover and engage in the artistic elements of the music in an informal talk and question/answer session with the artists. In a non-traditional way, the artists welcome listeners into the program. To help guide the listener, but not prejudice them in any way the audience members will hear the artists talk about the lives and artistic output of the composers and music presented, and encourage audience questions and interaction with the artists.

Areas of Interest

Grades 7-12, In School, Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults, Intergenerational, Performances, Residencies, Arizona Centennial Projects

Technical Requirements

A tuned piano in good working condition, with bench. For performances, a grand piano is preferred.

One armless chair and music stand for the cellist. (This can be supplied by DuoWest).

Adequate lighting for audience viewing of the performance.

Sound system for speaking with the audience. Sound system typically not required in classroom space.

Tech equipment for any media DVD presentations if selected.

Space Requirements

Depending on the agreed upon aspects of the performance or residency, any typical performance space and/or classroom space. Examples include: auditoriums, multi-purpose rooms, chapels or sanctuaries, classroom space at a school, university, or library.

Supply Requirements

Piano, recently tuned.
Electrical extension cords.
Tech equipment for media projection (optional).

Special Considerations

Rehearsal time in the venue is required prior to the performance to allow the artists to work in the given acoustics.

References

Katrina Becker, KBAQ, 480-774-8417

Craig Bohmler, composer, 408-910-3090
(the 408 area code is correct.)

Renee Loge
Arts and Business Council of Greater Phoenix
480-963-6681 (H)
602-363-5561 (M)

Fees

Please contact artist. 480-650-2089