Musical Storytelling in Action
Critter City is a whimsical, interactive concert that combines storytelling, live music, and visual art to celebrate local wildlife. Created and Produced by Cover to Cover, this one-of-a-kind experience follows Betty Bat and her forest friends through an original tale shaped by audience participation. Kids can color along, sing along, and help guide the story while discovering the sounds of classical music reimagined for young ears.
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If you want Betty Bat to come visit you and your students, friends, or customers contact us at info@cover2coverquintet.com!
The Summer Stories program will debut in June of 2024. Original Arrangements (Tucker Van Gundy) of Dances in the Canebrakes by Florence Price are accompanied by narration of a select collection Aesop's Fables. The concert also includes a brand new story (Jack Van Gundy) set to Barber's Summer Music, as well as Jenni Brandon's Five Frogs, and more.
Austin Tunes pays homage to the musical history of Austin through brand new arrangements by members of Cover to Cover. The setlist includes music by Willie Nelson, Janis Joplin, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Townes Van Zandt, and more! The group will be joined local musician Rae Marquez and percussionist Reese Maultsby. Cover to Cover is set to perform this program for the first time in the 2024 Summer Tour.
Listen to Rae Marquez :
In the summer of 2023, Cover to Cover performed and presented for the students at the Austin Chamber Music Center's Summer Camp. The group discussed musical and creative agency within chamber music settings.
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The ensemble also performed an educational program at KMFA's Draylen Mason Music Studio as a part of their Midday Concert Series. The program featured narration, multi-media elements, and music from a variety of composers.
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