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Barrage Brings High Energy Show to Rockwall Heath High School

Barrage – A high-octane string group that features an international, multi-talented cast performing an eclectic mix of music, song and dance brings its show to Rockwall Heath High School on Sunday, October 17, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets for the show are $15 for adults and $10 for students/seniors and can be purchased by contacting Dusty Goucher (469-667-7474 or Dr_Dusty@AHFate.com).

This public performance is part of the Barrage Educational Outreach Program and provides a rare opportunity for string students and the general public to see and interact with Barrage in a unique and intimate environment. The concert is sponsored by the Rockwall ISD Orchestra.

“Barrage is too Wow for Words !” – Denver Post

2006 marked the end of Barrage’s first decade in which Barrage entertained millions of people around the globe. Their second decade began with a series of new tours around the world. In 2009/2010 Barrage will complete over 200 performances in the USA, Europe, Asia and Canada. Fans will enjoy Barrage at International Festivals, Theatrical Presentations, Concert Performances, Educational Events, Special Events and TV appearances.

Barrage performances offer up a diverse fusion of cultures, musical styles and incredible performance vitality. The music of Barrage continues to evolve - combining contemporary world music influences, layered vocal arrangements and pulsating modern beats and rhythms. The cast delivers the show with amazing energy and musical virtuosity that will take your breath away.

“After an evening of performing jigs on rocket fuel, it’s no wonder that more than a few horsehairs snapped on their bows” – LA Daily News

Since its creation in Calgary, Canada in 1996, Barrage has been featured many times at events worldwide having played for many presidents, prime ministers and princes. Barrage has also had their television productions aired on several international TV networks including the PBS network in the USA, the BBC in the UK and CBC in Canada and has performed live shows in New Zealand, Singapore, Guatemala, Taiwan, China, Canada, Finland, Sweden, Ireland, Denmark, Poland, Germany, Norway, Monaco, the USA and the UK. The cast of Barrage features five violinists/vocalists, drummer, bass player, and guitarist. The show is a creative offering of 5 to 1 Entertainments, the team responsible for determining the show’s music selections, training each player, composing and arranging all music and recording and producing all shows.

For Schedule updates please visit: www.barrage.org.

Media Contact: - John Crozman – Suite 758 – 105, 150 Crowfoot Crescent. NW – Calgary, Alberta, Canada T3G 3T2 – tel: (866) 907 5557 fax: (866) 907 5557 email: john.crozman@gmail.com

The Rockwall ISD Orchestra is hosting the Barrage performance, along with a day clinic for specifically chosen children.

The students chosen from Williams Middle School are (from left to right) - Danielle Monaco, Lochlen Jones, Sean Mason, Betty Steelman, Malley Michel, Sammi Swaim, Justine Keth, Lina Kim, Santa Morales. Kneeling: Connor Goucher and Alicia Allison.