This performance is a meditative study with local artists, Andres Morales and Adam Carlin (see bios below). In connection with Adam Carlin’s exhibition “Sequels”, Morales will feature music from Pauline Oliveros on a stage that is made of materials that made up the old Gatewood Gallery. RSVP is required to attend.
Please consider the following:
We want to make sure you have the best experience and therefore have laid out the following details:
PLEASE WEAR A MASK: Regardless of anyone’s circumstances, choices, and beliefs, masks are required in order to enter the museum. This is a policy we enforce to protect our patrons. We are also responsible for the safety of our guests and staff. Wearing a mask protects us AND you from infection and COVID-19. You can be kept up to date with the lates developments related to COVID through the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. We will do our best to stay up to date as well.
Please arrive at your shift on time: In the interest of public safety, we set up 30-minute shifts for people to safely observe the art and speak with the artist. These shifts are capped at 12 people and any additional people will be waitlisted. If you are late for your shift, you will be waitlisted for another shift that is open.
Waitlisting: Folks that RSVP past our limit will been waitlisted. This means that if someone does not show up on time for their shift, whoever is waitlisted may take their spot. This is done in a "First come, First Serve" process. If anyone comes late to their shift, then they will be waitlisted and will be able to enter in the next shift if there is availability. This is to ensure people can safely observe the art and interact with the artists. We are still, as a staff, working out the kinks to this process and learning how to serve you and the community fairly, considerately, and equitably. We are working to ensure you get the best care we can offer.
Andrés Morales (b. 1993 he/him/his) is a percussionist currently based out of Greensboro, NC. Noticing a divide in music education in regards to class and race, Andrés’ philosophy as a musician and educator has always been to make music equitable. Anybody who wants to learn music should be able to, and anyone who wants to listen to live music should have that opportunity.
As an educator, ensembles under Andrés’s instruction have gained statewide and national recognition with performance credits such as Sandy Feldstein National Percussion Festival, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and the Louisiana Day of Percussion. Andrés has also been an instructor for the Louisiana Stars Drum and Bugle Corps as a percussion technician.
As a performer, Andrés has been associated with ensembles such as the Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps, Louisiana Concert Band, and the Acadian Wind Symphony. Andrés has also had performance opportunities at percussion seminars such as MalletLab (2018) and the UNT Keyboard Percussion Workshop (2019), and he will be attending the So Percussion Summer Institute this July.
Andrés received his BA in Music Education from the University of Louisiana Lafayette and is currently pursuing his MM in Percussion Performance from the University of North Carolina Greensboro. He has been taught by educators such as Eric Willie, Troy Breaux, Danny Devilier, Paul Nalesnik, Andrea Venet, Pius Cheung, and Bill Patterson.
Andrés proudly endorses Innovative Percussion sticks and mallets. Andrés enjoys riding his bike, creating videos, and spending time with his partner, Abigail, and their pets Ramona, Roux, and Leo.