PERFORMANCES BEGIN AT 6:30 PM ON THE NORTH LAWN
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Barrels to Beethoven is an education group dedicated to reaching audiences about the steelpan. Enjoy an evening of music across genres and learn a little about the steelpan. This performance will feature special guest Phil Solomon, world-renowned steelpan builder and musician, as we celebrate Phil Solomon Day in the city of Pittsburgh.
ABOUT BARRELS TO BEETHOVEN
Founded by Leigh Solomon Pugliano in 2014, Barrels to Beethoven is dedicated to the preservation of the steelpan through storytelling, educational programs, and innovative manufacturing techniques. They provide engaging and entertaining interactive opportunities for the public, especially young people, to learn; the history of the steelpan, the building and tuning process, music theory, performance skills, and playing technique. Barrels to Beethoven's mission is to provide impactful arts education while teaching accurate historical and cultural content and inspiring a new generation of steelpan builders, tuners, players, teachers, and advocates. They utilize creative placemaking strategies to build community, engage audiences, and present a more expansive image of what Black art is and where it comes from. Barrels to Beethoven's work follows the steelpan tradition of inherently collaborative and community-oriented art, based on principles of justice, equity, and inclusion.
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Our 4th annual Make Music Day Pittsburgh celebration continues this night with partners:
Brighton Music Center & Unisound’s instrument petting zoo offering youth and the young at heart the opportunity to learn more about a variety of instruments through hands-on interaction. Discover the joy that comes from making music!
Farina Foundation will also be on hand collecting instruments of any kind for their donation drive. The foundation furthers the vision of namesake Frank J. Farina, Jr. by providing scholarships, donations of refurbished instruments, financial support for instrument rentals, and lessons to children in need.
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FOOD: The Café at the Frick, Affordable Elegance, Big Lou’s, Chicks’n Waffles, Frios Gourmet Pops, Hibachi Lou, Hummus Pittsburgh
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