SUPERCUSSION!

Program Description

SUPERCUSSION is a high-energy, information-packed introduction to the

world of PERCUSSION. A “Blue Man Group” for the listener who wants to know
more. FOUR percussionists performing on more than FORTY instruments
integrate multiple learning concepts such as math, history, language and music
and guide their audiences through the development of the history of percussion
and music. From the clashing of junk, to the brilliance of Mozart, to a cool groove
of Michael Jackson’s, Supercussion tours the audience around the globe
performing on instruments from Africa, Asia, Europe, South America and the
United States in diverse, multiple styles including rap, pop, world music,
classical, jazz, folk--even cartoon music! Super for all ages. Ideal for K-5.

For bookings please contact:

Kevin Neuhoff email: kneuhoff@msn.com
telephone: 415. 681. 8453.
Visit the Supercussion website : www.supercussion.org

List of composers played and recommended listening guide

Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 5
Chuck Berry Johnny B. Goode
Johannes Brahms Lullaby
Anthony Cirone 4/4 for 4
Antonin Dvorak New World Symphony
Michael Jackson Billy Jean
Chuck Jones Looney Toons
Dmitri Kabalevsky Comedians
Henry Mancini Pink Panther
Felix Mendelssohn Spring Rhapsody
Wolgang Amadeus Mozart Turkish March
 Gioacchino Rossini William Tell Overture
John Philip Sousa Stars and Stripes Forever
Larry Spivak Percussion Rap
Richard Strauss Also Sprach Zarathustra

Styles of Music played in a Supercussion program

Classical
Romantic
Contemporary
Cartoon
Rap
Ragtime
Jazz
Rock’n’Roll
Pop
American Folk
Traditional African
Brazilian Samba
Traditional Chinese
Improvisation

Instruments played in Supercussion

Snare Drum
Bass Drum
Cymbals
Field Drum
Body Percussion
Bucket
Plate
Fry Pan
Glass Bottles
Pieces of Wood
Tin Cans
Porcelain Bowls
Bongos
Timbales
Talking Drum
Drum Set
Pandeiro
Tambourine
Wood Blocks
Temple Blocks
Triangle
Timpani
 Cow Sounds
Slide Whistle
Fight Bell
Whoopie Cushion
Slapstick
Sleigh Bells
Gong
Xylophone
Vibraphone
Marimba
Glockenspiel
Shakers
Gankogui
Caxixi
Cow Bells
Bell Tree
Bird Whistle
Boat Whistle
Police Whistle
Samba Whistle
Slit Drums
Tom Toms
Bucket of Junk

Performance Area Requirements for Supercussion

The ideal performance space is a 26foot x13foot rectangular area. We like

to perform on the same level as the audience so they are up close and can see
what we are doing. Using a stage is ok also.

Technical Requirements for Supercussion

PA system with at least 1 microphone on a floor stand. 2 microphones are
ideal.

Setup Time
 Each member of the group has a carload of large instruments and we ask
that the presenting organization reserve 4 parking spaces near the venue load-in
point. This allows the setup to run quickly and efficiently. We need the venue to
be available for setup 45 minutes to 1 hour in advance of the start time. It takes
this much time to load-in and prepare all the instruments for the performance.
The exit time is much faster and we are usually out of the venue in 20 minutes.

For bookings please contact:

Kevin Neuhoff email: kneuhoff@msn.com
telephone: 415. 681. 8453
visit the Supercussion website: www.supercussion.org