Crosstown Arts Presents The Harnsberger/Jones Duo ft. the University of Memphis Percussion Ensemble
The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Doors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 PM
Tickets: $20 In Advance (plus Fees) | $25 at the Door
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The Harnsberger/Jones Duo will leave audiences intrigued and stunned by the expressive, yet powerful depth that the marimba evokes live in concert. Led by marimba soloists, Andy Harnsberger and Caitlin Jones, this concert will feature music tailored for the duo and solo works that highlight the ability and musicianship of the marimba and the artists themselves.
The Harnsberger/Jones Duo always begin their concerts with “In the Midst of Darkness” by Andy Harnsberger. Written for Andy and Caitlin (and eventually led to the creation of the duo), this work features intensity, drama, and rhythmic interplay between the two instruments. After the listeners have a chance to breathe, the duo will bring in a brand new piece, “Promises Broken” by Adam Silverman. A complete 180 from the opener, this piece will bring in the subtleties of the instrument, and has been proven to be an audience favorite in recent months.
This concert will also feature the University of Memphis Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Bill Shaltis. Audiences are guaranteed to be exposed to new works and sounds that will leave them pondering for days and weeks to come on the beauty of the marimba.
ABOUT THE HARNSBERGER/JONES DUO
Andy Harnsberger and Caitlin Jones are currently in demand as marimba soloists and guest clinicians across the United States. Together, as The Harnsberger/Jones Duo, they are proponents for the advancement of marimba repertoire and frequently perform new works for a variety of audiences. Collectively, their YouTube channels have amassed over 1.8 million views. They have performed and recorded together in a variety of settings, and in 2023, began officially performing together as a duo. In the 2024-2025 season, they performed in Atlanta, Richmond, Florida, Tennessee, Virginia, and Mississippi, as well as recorded and released a brand new marimba duo work written specifically for The Harnsberger/Jones Duo, “Promises Broken” by Adam Silverman. Dr. Harnsberger and Dr. Jones are performing artists and clinicians for Malletech Instruments. They teach at Lee University where Harnsberger serves as Director of Percussion Studies and Jones works in the Percussion Department.