Simon Boyar, Director
MPAPS-UE/GE 1090/2190.002, Professor Simon Boyar, 0 – 3 Credits, Fall and Spring, Thursday from 7:00 – 10:00pm
The NYU Marimba Ensemble, under the direction of acclaimed percussionist Simon Boyar, is dedicated to preserving the seminal works of the past, while continuing to push the envelope and explore new and diverse literature. Each year the ensemble presents several unique performances, collaborating with composers from around the world, and continuing to enrich the marimba repertoire. Boyar and his ensemble constantly strive to breakdown boundaries between classical and popular music. The ensemble has performed at several reputable events including the 2010 and 2012 NYC/PAS Weekend of Percussion, and have collaborated with many well-known artists including: Javier Diaz, Daniel Levitan, Andy Thomas, Peter Fish, and Robert Miller.
Recent significant performances include the world premiere of Emmy award-winning composer Peter Fish’s Four: Marimba, the premiere of Mike Garson’s Sonata for Mallets, and a new arrangement of Steve Reich’s Electric Counterpoint.
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