Winter weekend with Moxie Strings
Alpena County Library welcomes the talented Moxie Strings back for an all-ages musical performance on Sunday at 2 p.m. This program is free and open to the public.
Following their first tour of Ireland and the release of their new album, “Outlet,” the Moxie Strings are back on tour in Northern Michigan and eager to share new music with the Alpena community.
The Moxie Strings compose the majority of their pieces and arrange melodies from many traditions, resulting in a genre-blurring blend of ear-catching melodies and foot-stomping, rock-influenced rhythms.
Alison Lynn performs on a newly-invented, electric cello, and Diana Ladio on a contemporary five-string violin, both through a variety of audio effects pedals.
Fritz McGirr performs on a mix of world percussionist instruments and drum kit. Their polished, high-energy show and unique sound are redefining the role of strings in contemporary music, and have quickly made the band one of the country’s most promising instrumental acts.
In addition to their dynamic performances, the Moxie Strings have also taught clinics in over 100 schools throughout the United Stated. They present on their research and methodologies to teachers at many music education professional development conferences.
During most clinics, the Moxie Strings perform for students on electric instruments, teach music by ear and introduce non-classical playing styles. The group has researched and created an innovative sequence of activities designed to introduce improvisation to classically trained musicians, which they employ at every clinic.
The Moxie Strings deliver their message in a fun, accessible way, and stand before students as the illustration of the many opportunities that music holds. Current Magazine insists that “the future of music could not be in better hands.”
The Moxie Strings’ performance is made possible through support from the Friends of the Library and in part through a grant from the Michigan Humanities Council and the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs.
For more information, visit www.alpenalibrary.org or call 356-6188. For clips of the Moxie Strings performances, visit their website at www.themoxiestrings.com.