Percussionist Justin Jay Hines to Pitch a Musical Doubleheader in Cooperstown

[Cooperstown, NY - August 4, 2024] - The Cooperstown Summer Music Festival is set to knock it out of the park with a musical doubleheader featuring acclaimed percussionist, composer, and teaching artist Justin Jay Hines on Friday, August 16, 2024. Both events in this free, family-friendly twin bill are open to the public, with registration required.

Hines, a veteran performer and teaching artist with the New York Philharmonic and other all-star ensembles, will bring his major league talent to Cooperstown for a day of interactive music-making.

The first event kicks off at 10:30 AM with "Buckets of Fun!" at Origins Cafe, a garden and eatery in Cooperstown dedicated to “serving the well-being of soil, people and planet.” Participants aged 7 and up will craft percussion tools from natural materials and learn funky hip-hop rhythms on garden buckets, which will be provided. The workshop culminates in a group bucket drumming performance that's sure to be a hit.

For the second event of the day, Hines will present "Rhythm 'Round the World" at 3:00 pm at The Farmers' Museum. This signature workshop explores the global history of percussion through stories, solos, and demonstrations. Attendees will first create their own instruments using recycled materials and create a percussion soundtrack for Native American storytelling.

"We're excited to have Justin pitch this doubleheader in Cooperstown," said Linda Chesis, Artistic Director of the Cooperstown Chamber Music Festival. "These workshops offer a fantastic opportunity for families to engage with music in a hands-on, creative way."

Both events are appropriate for ages 7 and up. Adults are welcome to participate. All materials will be provided for the morning session. For the afternoon event, attendees are encouraged to bring metal, plastic, and cardboard recyclable items to create instruments.

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Justin Jay Hines is a highly accomplished percussionist who has performed with the New York Philharmonic, The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, and numerous other prestigious ensembles. A dedicated educator, he has served as a Lead New York Philharmonic Teaching Artist since 1997 and will make his 6th appearance hosting the New York Philharmonic's Young People's Concert "The Future is Innovation" in February 2025.

EVENT DETAILS:
Family Music Fest with Percussionist Justin Jay Hines
Friday, August 16, 10:30 AM
Origins Cafe
558 Beaver Meadow Road, Cooperstown, NY 13326

Friday, August 16, 3:00 PM
The Farmers’ Museum
5775 NY-80 Cooperstown, NY 13326

TICKET INFORMATION:
To register for this can't-miss doubleheader, visit cooperstownmusicfest.org or leave a message at 877-666-7421. Please provide your name, email address, which event(s) you plan to attend, and the number of participants in your lineup.

ABOUT THE COOPERSTOWN SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL:

Founded in 1999 by flutist Linda Chesis, the Cooperstown Summer Music Festival has been bringing world-class chamber music performances to the Cooperstown area for over 25 years. The festival has featured performances by the American, Juilliard, St. Lawrence, Jupiter, and Jasper String Quartets, Stefon Harris, Bill Charlap, Kurt Elling, Simone Dinnerstein, Mark O’Connor, John Pizzarelli, the Sonia Olla Flamenco Dance Company, and many more. Concerts are held in venues across Cooperstown, including the grand Otesaga Hotel, The Farmers’ Museum, and Christ Church (the church of author James Fenimore Cooper).

The Cooperstown Summer Music Festival is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.