Percussionist Keith Aleo recently visited Classical IPR studios to give listeners a sneak peek into the story of "Paddle to the Sea" and share details about the upcoming performance of the film score by Interlochen’s percussion ensemble.
"Paddle to the Sea," a children’s book by Holling C. Holling, is a story about a wooden toy boat carved by a young Canadian boy that sails from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean. In 2018, the Chicago-based Third Coast Percussion was commissioned to compose a film score adaptation of the story.
Thursday's free concert features a retelling of the story narrated by Interlochen Director of Theatre Bill Church alongside a live performance of the album by the Interlochen Arts Academy Percussion Ensemble.
- Interlochen's Percussion Ensemble: Paddle to the Sea
- Thursday, April 3, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. ET
- Music Center 1010 at Interlochen Center for the Arts
- Free, no tickets required (More information)
Discover more about the upcoming concert by streaming Keith Aleo's conversation with IPR host Christy L'Esperance — click "Listen" at the top of the page.
