District 99 Orchestra to share the stage with world-renowned ensemble, Barrage 8

BARRAGE 8 BRINGS HIGH ENERGY SHOW TO “DOWNERS GROVE NORTH HIGH SCHOOL”

Barrage 8 – A high-octane string group that features an international, multi-talented cast performing an eclectic mix of music, song and dance brings its show to the CLARENCE JOHNSON AUDITORIUM of DOWNERS GROVE NORTH HIGH SCHOOL on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets for the show are $15 and can be purchased in advance through their website at www.barrage8.com. This public performance is part of the Barrage Stringtown Outreach Program and provides a rare opportunity for string students and the general public to see and interact with Barrage 8 in a unique and intimate environment. The concert is sponsored by the District 99 Orchestra of Downers Grove North and South High Schools.

“Barrage is too Wow for Words!” – Denver Post

2006 marked the end of Barrage’s first decade in which Barrage entertained millions of people around the globe. Their second decade began with a series of new tours around the world. In 2010-2011 Barrage completed over 200 performances in the USA, Europe, Asia and Canada. Fans will enjoy Barrage at International Festivals, Theatrical Presentations, Concert Performances, Educational Events, Special Events and TV appearances.

Barrage 8 is the latest project from John Crozman, Dean Marshall and Tony Moore, the original creators of the hit show Barrage. Utilzing the same energy, panache and innovative stage performance that Barrage was known for, Barrage 8 features all the instruments in the modern string family. The "8" in the name represents a re-imagining of the string octet: 5 violins, viola, cello and double bass. This instrumentation drives a rich and powerful sonic palette that further explores the musical diversity in the Barrage 8 compositions and arrangements. Barrage 8 presents what the Barrage name has come to represent worldwide: "a memorable presentation of music, from many genres and cascading generations, delivered in a way not seen or heard before."

“After an evening of performing jigs on rocket fuel, it’s no wonder that more than a few horsehairs snapped on their bows.” – LA Daily News

Since its creation in Calgary, Canada in 1996, Barrage has been featured many times at events worldwide having played for many presidents, prime ministers and princes. Barrage has also had their television productions aired on several international TV networks including the PBS network in the USA, the BBC in the UK and CBC in Canada and has performed live shows in New Zealand, Singapore, Guatemala, Taiwan, China, Canada, Finland, Sweden, Ireland, Denmark, Poland, Germany, Norway, Monaco, the USA and the UK.