The School of Music and the Dance Department put together a phenomenal show. Every section of the show exhibited great talent and creative expression. I was surprised by the different types of talents that were featured in a percussion show. I had expected to hear different drumming patterns on various drum-like instruments paired with some expressive dancing, but the show was so much more than that. A small orchestra opened the night with new, urban-styled music featuring soundbites of city life. I also really enjoyed the classical vocalists that were featured in a different act alongside the small orchestra.
The dancing, I had expected to see, but I was so impressed by the level of talent of all the dancers. The way the dancers danced off of each other, giving energy to each other and seemingly transferring life from one to another was beautiful and was, hands down, my favorite part.
Drums Downtown is an OSU tradition and if you missed it this year, I would definitely recommend you watch it next year.
I heard of drums downtown from one of my coworkers who happens to be a dance student here at osu. He told me how awesome it was going to be and convinced me to go. I bought tickets for myself and a friend who lives downtown who gave me a ride.
ReplyDeleteWell my coworker was right, it was awesome.