“Synergy,” a piano/percussion quartet dedicated to showcasing electrifying new music, will perform Steve Reich’s Quartet for 2 pianos and 2 vibraphones, among other exciting new works!

Maryse Carlin & Johanna Ballou, piano
Henry Claude & Sebastian Buhts, vibraphone

Program:
Hallelujah Junction by John Adams
Before, During, and After by Sebastian Buhts and Henry Claude
Orizzonte by Missy Mazzoli
Quartet for 2 pianos and 2 vibraphones by Steve Reich

“Synergy,” a piano/percussion quartet dedicated to showcasing electrifying new music, will perform Steve Reich’s Quartet for 2 pianos and 2 vibraphones, among other exciting new works!

Maryse Carlin & Johanna Ballou, piano
Henry Claude & Sebastian Buhts, vibraphone

Program:
Hallelujah Junction by John Adams
Before, During, and After by Sebastian Buhts and Henry Claude
Orizzonte by Missy Mazzoli
Quartet for 2 pianos and 2 vibraphones by Steve Reich

Sebastian will adjudicate Marimba performances for the 2023 Percussive Arts Society Missouri Chapter Day of Percussion. Follow the link below to register, compete, or attend the other amazing events held.

Sebastian will perform solo marimba for the Washington University in St. Louis Faculty Recital.

St. Louis-based Percussion Group “Trio Monkapotamus” — featuring Erin Elstner, Kevin Gianino, and Sebastian Buhts — will perform an exciting program of chamber percussion music at St. Charles Community College.

Join us for an exciting evening of percussion music at Lindenwood University!

Sebastian will guest-conduct Debussy’s Nocturnes for the St. Charles Community College Symphony Orchestra concert. Join us for an exciting program of all French composers!

Mary Sweetin, Music Director

Sebastian Buhts, Guest Conductor

Bolero, Maurice Ravel

Nocturnes, Claude Debussy

Symphony in D minor, César Franck

Sebastian will present a masterclass on tabla and North Indian music at St. Charles Community College. Learn about the foundations of North Indian classical music and gain hands-on experience playing tabla – North India’s prominent percussion instrument with roots dating back hundreds of years!

Sebastian will team up with North Indian violinist Rupam Ghosh for an evening concert of violin and tabla!

Renowned North-Indian violinist Rupam Ghosh will be featured in a fusion concert combining Indian classical music, jazz, and other styles inspired by ragas. The music played will highlight traditional Indian beat patterns in 4,6, 7, 10, and 16.

Rupam will be joined by Sebastian Buhts on tabla, Matt Pickart on violin, and Ben Wheeler on bass.

Sebastian will join the Midland Symphony Orchestra’s percussion section for this exciting program of music at the Midland Center for the Arts.

Dai Wei: Samsaric Dance
Leonard Bernstein: Selections from from WEST SIDE STORY
Sergei Rachmaninoff: Symphonic Dances

Sebastian will present an interactive masterclass on North Indian tabla drumming. Students will learn about the rich performance traditions of tabla and gain hands-on experience playing the instrument!