Cuarteto Simé will be performing music and arrangements for guitar of the music by J. S. Bach. Alvaro Najera, Hiram Acosta, Edgar Camargo, and Carlos Casas formed this quartet in 2010 to spread Music and cultural values in Chihuahua and surrounding areas. The quartet’s name, Simé, means “playing a musical instrument” in the Raramuri, Tarahumara language of the inhabitants of the mountains of Chihuahua. The name reflects the pride they have in their roots and ancestry.
Even though the quartet covers various musical genres, they are always focused on the art of classical guitar.

WTC, BK I, P & F no. XX in a minor.

The Edmonton Endpins is an ensemble made up of young cellists from Edmonton and surrounding area in Alberta. The members are from 8 to 16 years of age. Led by Diana Nuttall, they perform in a large ‘cello orchestra and in smaller chamber ensembles such as quartets and duos. This year, the members of The Edmonton Endpins Touring Ensemble are in grades 5 to 10 at school. For Bach in the Subways, they will perform two part dances and some three part pieces as well as some of the famous Bach Suite #1 for ‘Cello Alone.
The Endpins have done many concerts throughout Alberta and Canada, including the Edmonton Symphony’s “Stars of Tomorrow” program. The Edmonton Endpins have performed on tour in Guelph, Toronto, Calgary, Victoria, Langley, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Grande Prairie and MooseJaw.