Time: 8 p.m.

Tickets: $15 regular, $10 students

Beating out rhythms from Brazil, Japan, Africa and elsewhere, Global Drums takes to the stage for another extravaganza of percussive offerings on April 9 and 10 in the University Theatre at 8 pm nightly.

“We’ve got a fantastic show planned,” says director Adam Mason. “It’s going to be a night that will knock everyone’s socks off.” Featuring members of the U of L Percussion Ensemble, Global Drums also welcomes several talented guests to the stage to celebrate the cultures and music that gets people dancing around the world.

“Malcolm and Barbara Lim are leading our Brazilian Samba band,” says Mason. “Barbara is from Brazil and has shared her dance expertise and music of Carnivale.” Expect vibrant costumes and dancing for this celebratory number!

The Steel Drum Band is set to wow the audiences as well. “We’ve combined our two steel drum bands into one big 25 member band,” Mason boasts. “The Students’ Union Society has helped us acquire new instruments this year and we’re really excited to play all together.”

Audiences can look forward to a classical percussion treat as the University Wind Orchestra joins Mason and music majors, Matt Groenheide, and Jodi Bartel for the Triple Concerto. “The whole stage is filled with percussion instruments - the orchestra in the back and the drums up front – just as it should be!” laughs Mason.

Also on the program are Japanese Taiko drums that plan to rattle fillings and a fast and furious ragtime number featuring virtuosic xylophone performances by the marimba quartet

The combined drum line is a new offering that is sure to create another highlight for the show. Featured at half-time in football games, drum lines have experienced resurgence in popularity throughout North America. “We have two outstanding drum line bands joining us on stage,” Mason says. “We welcome special guests, Spirit of Alberta Drum Line and Chestermere High School Drum Line bands from Calgary for an amazing section to our program.”

This is not a quiet night at the theatre! To experience an evening of delightfully ruckus entertainment, get your tickets early from the University Box Office (403) 329-2616 or stop by during regular hours, Monday through Friday 12:30-3:30 pm. Tickets are $15 regular and $10 student/senior.