Black Violin

Yesterday our class went to the Grand Theatre to see The Black Violin perform. It was amazing!!!! Black Violin is an American hip hop duo from Florida comprising two classically trained string instrumentalists. Kev Marcus plays the violin and Wil B. plays the viola. D.J. T.K. and Beat Down drummer joined Kev and Wil B. for their performance. They take classical music and in their words "stank it up". They mixed rap, hip hop, techno, you name it with classical pieces. We had a blast! Kev and Wil B. (the two violinists) wanted the crowd to yell, scream, clap, dance, get out of their seats. The First Avenue P.S. audience did not disappoint!

Check out a sample of The Black Violin performing.







Here is a link to their website too.

Your assignment is to write a review of the Black Violin's performance at The Grand Theatre. Include what you thought the show was going to be about, anything that surprised you, your views on violin music (before and after the show), your favourite part, and anything else that you think is important or relevant. Please find your favourite video of the Black Violin from You Tube and include it as well.

Leave a comment below to let me know what you thought of the show as well as to say that you are finished the assignment.

Thanks, happy listening!
Mrs. Dowker