Black Dog String Quartet

Discipline: Music
Homebase: Vancouver
Regions Available: Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley &, Howe Sound, Vancouver Island Lower, Vancouver Island Mid, Vancouver Island North, Interior, North, Remote, Kootenays
Languages: English

Formed in 2007, the Black Dog String Quartet is a unique and versatile ensemble featuring some of Vancouver’s finest young musicians. The group has collaborated with 54-40, Marianas Trench, Bleeding Through, and many others. Individual members have performed live on stage with some of the world’s top acts, including Rod Stewart, Kanye West, Sting, Michael Bublé, Mariah Carey, and Video Games Live.

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String Theory! Students will be having so much fun listening to String Theory that they won’t realize they’re developing vital cognitive skills. While sharpening their ears to pick out the intriguing complexity of a round, a canon, and a fugue, they’ll realize that classical music — with a few pop tunes thrown in — is really very cool.

Performance(s)

String Theory!

School Year: 24-25
Offered Languages: English
Grade Suitability: K - 12
Duration: 45 minutes
Capacity: 600
Tech Requirements: 4 chairs without arms; if available, 4 sturdy music stands.
Available Formats: In Person

Students will be having so much fun listening to String Theory that they won’t realize they’re developing vital cognitive skills. While sharpening their ears to pick out the intriguing complexity of a round, a canon, and a fugue, they’ll realize that classical music — with a few pop tunes thrown in — is really very cool.

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Testimonials & Reviews

“It was an absolutely fabulous performance! Well received by students and staff. ” Holly Elementary, Delta

“... a well-orchestrated balance of musical performance, instruction, humour and audience participation.” Leigh Elementary, Coquitlam

“Thank you for an awesome performance!” James Thompson Elementary, Richmond

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