SOUND/SITES: John Corkill, PERCUSSION at University of Chicago

MAY 27 - 31 | $15 | ONLINE

Percussionist John Corkill aims to orient himself at an intersection, between avant-garde new music and the general public. As a part of UChicago Presents' SOUND/SITES series in collaboration with the Department of Music, Corkill sculpts wonderful, curiosity-sparking performances that showcase the unique architecture at the University of Chicago. With drums, cymbals, chimes, bubble wrap, wood blocks, gongs, and more, Corkill takes advantage of the shapes, spaces, and surfaces of Mansueto library, Saieh Hall, and Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House to create one-of-a-kind musical experiences featuring the work of composers with deep ties to Chicago.

Presented in partnership with the Department of Music.

Tickets to all spring events will be available at chicagopresents.uchicago.edu beginning Thursday, FEBRUARY 18. All events will be available for a 53-hour period beginning at 7:00 PM CT on the scheduled Friday and ending at 11:59 PM CT the following Sunday, with the exception of the program featuring Shomyo no Kai, which premieres on MARCH 30 and will be available for 30 days until APRIL 30, and SOUND/SITES with John Corkill, which will be available for a period of 4 days from MAY 27 - 31.

UChicago Presents is supported in part by grants from the Illinois Arts Council and the REVADA Foundation. Promotional support is provided by DownBeat magazine, Chicago Jazz Magazine, and WDCB 90.9 fm.