Pasadena Symphony Presents MUSICAL CIRCUS, 3/11

This season's third Musical Circus, presented in partnership between the Pasadena Symphony Association and The Americana at Brand in Glendale, is an interactive event where children can learn about drums that come in many sizes, shapes, and forms. Grammy nominated drummer Slammin Sammy K, from the Los Angeles Lakers Band, will lead children and families in a fun and rhythmic drum circle, musical games, and an "upbeat" performance on March 11th.

The event will feature  Slammin Sammy K, performer, educator, and drum circle leader and Jamie Shaheen, emcee.

The Pasadena Symphony Association's Musical Circus is for children 3-8 years of age and will begin with the instrument "petting zoo" where youngsters can toot flutes, blow trumpets, pluck violins and cellos and bang on percussion instruments. A performance with Slammin Sammy K will begin shortly after the petting zoo.

This event is free and open to the general public.

Grammy nominated musician Sammy K began his professional career at the age of 13 in Michigan. While earning his degree in Political Science and Communications at Michigan State University and Western Michigan University, Sammy performed as a member of the multi award winning Michigan State University Spartan Marching Band, and the nationally recognized Spartan Drum Line. He was selected as a member of the "All American College Band" at Disneyland, under the direction of the legendary Art Bartner, and led his own band to 3 consecutive Best Band Awards in the Down Beat Magazine international competition (6 total DB's). During his tenure as the drummer for Michigan State University's Jazz Band I, Western Michigan University's Jazz Orchestra, and the premiere college vocal ensemble Gold Company, Sammy received numerous solo and best band awards at festivals and competitions. He then became a Drummer in the United States Air Force Band of Flight where he performed in the Concert, Marching, Jazz and Rock Bands while traveling extensively in the US.

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