Members of the “Voice of the Wood” Cello Chamber Players will perform at the North Kohala Public Library at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 7. COURTESY PHOTO
“/>Members of the “Voice of the Wood” Cello Chamber Players will perform at the North Kohala Public Library at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 7. (COURTESY PHOTO)
Members of the “Voice of the Wood” Cello Chamber Players will perform at the North Kohala Public Library at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 7. COURTESY PHOTO
The “Voice of the Wood” Cello Chamber Players will perform at the North Kohala Public Library at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 7. A delightful way to spend a Hawaiian winter evening, one young child said that the quartet is “like hot chocolate on a snowy day.”
The hour-long program is designed to entertain children as well as adults and features a variety of music by classical, Hawaiian, and contemporary composers.
Each January, members of the chamber ensemble spend one month in Hawaii performing on the Big Island. Several members have performed with the Kamuela Phiharmonic. When they are not traveling they dedicate much of their time to bringing the love of music to children.
“Voice of the Wood” plays in public schools throughout their home base of Denver, Colo., and considers contacts with children to be a primary focus of the chamber players.
As an educational component for all ages, the performers introduce each piece of music in a humorous and conversational way. This sets the tone for the listener to relax and enjoy the sounds of the instruments.
The ensemble includes: Marilyn Hof, Michael Marecak, and Shirley Marecak on cello; Katherine Thayer and Natalie Hill on violin; Wand Beck on viola; and Larry Beck playing oboe. In addition to performing with the ensemble, each of these musician participate in other chamber or symphony orchestras.
Admission is free and the entire family is invited to enjoy this special musical performance. Call the library at 889-6655 for additional information or to request special accommodation.
