PO Box 33,
(404) 633-9322
Pine Lake, GA 30072
(3 min clip + 2 minutes of extras!)
ALSO AVAILABLE:
HANDS-ON GLASS HARP WORKSHOPS
For small groups, glass instruments are available for experimentation along with singing bowls, tuned water bowls, bird calls and more.
CONCERTS FOR LIBRARIES, MUSEUMS AND RECREATIONAL CENTERS
For a library family series, after-school group or for patrons at a gallery or museum, glass music makes a unique and captivating treat. Performances can include demonstration and narrative, or provide pure musical ambiance.
SCHOOL ASSEMBLIES
Educational performances combine lots of music, scientific demonstration, stories of the origins of glass and water-tuned instruments, and a question/answer and musical request segment.
FAIR AND FESTIVAL BOOKING INFORMATION FOR 2018
Brien Provides:
Half-hour Glass Harp shows, also featuring musical saw, armonica, unique
physics demonstrations, audience participation and lively narrative.
Your schedule (three to four/day is typical).
Alternative format (ongoing music/demos, “street performance” style, etc)
For stage shows, the fair/festival provides:
- Seating for audience -- 250 or below recommended.
- Stage area at least 18' W x 10' D
- One rectangular table, two chairs.
- Access to hot running water.
- Sound system --
At least 1000 watts, two speakers, two mics and one lavalier recommended.
(Brien carries sound system, headset, mics, etc to fill in where needed)
- Minor additional items with air travel – use of power tool and plywood on site.
Performance Fees:
$900.00 day rate, inclusive of all travel costs.
Call or email:
(404) 633-9322 glassharp@mindspring.com
PO Box 33, Pine Lake, GA 30072
Brien Engel – Glass Harp Music
(404) 633-9322
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About Brien and Glass Harp Music:
Among the very few professional glass harpists in the world, Brien Engel is one of the most musically accomplished. His glass harp is comprised of fifty drinking glasses which are coaxed to astonishing musical life by his fingers. Brien delights audiences everywhere with singular mastery of his instrument, an outstanding repertoire of music for all settings and warm stage presence.
Brien performs at corporate events, weddings, fairs and festivals, senior communities, libraries, k-12 schools, and college campuses all across the United States. He has also toured in Germany, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Dubai. Read the bio on the web site.
About Glass Harp Performances:
An expert blend of sheer inspiration and educational lightning! In addition to the glass harp, Brien plays other musical instruments made from everyday materials and colorfully explores their origins. For science connections, he uses captivating object lessons to relate concepts of sound physics to our everyday lives. A small version of Ben Franklin’s invention (and first American musical instrument) the glass armonica is also featured Brien enjoys the challenge of audience requests!
“The Glass Harp is music, history, science and entertainment, all packaged into three shows a day.
I highly recommend it."
Jane Engdahl, Special Events Coordinator
Sonoma County Fair
“Our audiences were enthralled with his talent and the amazing music, as well as the education he offered throughout his performance.”
Carlene F. Moore, Chief Executive Officer
Napa County Fair Association
“One of our board members always talks about the “magic” that happens at Love Affair. Your unique musical gift is precisely what I was looking for to create that magic. It’s exactly what Love Affair should always be about.”
Wayne Jones, Director
ABAC Arts Connection, Tifton GA
“Our audiences were enthralled… It is truly amazing the music you can make with your glasses.”
SDC, Branson, MO