Arcomusical is an ensemble with a unique mission…reimagining the Afro-Brazilian berimbau through powerful chamber music. The ensemble commissions, collaborates, arranges and composes new works that generate spellbinding and uniquely beautiful musical performances. Their repertoire ranges from solos to sextets to concerti. "Arcomusical doesn’t miss a beat. The ensemble is so tuned in to one another […]

It's back! Arcomusical is proud to present the beloved annual DeKalb community and family event, Transformation Through Rhythm! Alongside long time partners the Harambee Ensemble, the DeKalb High School Percussion Ensemble, and NIU Percussion, Arcomusical couldn't be more excited than to continue this drumming celebration to benefit community! Admission is free and goodwill offerings will […]

On Saturday afternoon, April 6th, Arcomusical's Jean-Christophe Leroy, Christian Baugher, Jonah Payne and Gregory Beyer bring their new project BERIMBATÁ to the Chilicothe Public Library! BERIMBATÁ represents a unique synthesis of Afro-Cuban sacred drumming and the Afro-Brazilian berimbau musical bow, creatively merging two very different strands of African musical DNA in the new world. BERIMBATÁ […]

On Saturday evening, April 6th, Arcomusical's Jean-Christophe Leroy, Christian Baugher, Jonah Payne and Gregory Beyer bring their new project BERIMBATÁ to Bishop Hill Creative Commons! BERIMBATÁ represents a unique synthesis of Afro-Cuban sacred drumming and the Afro-Brazilian berimbau musical bow, creatively merging two very different strands of African musical DNA in the new world. BERIMBATÁ […]

On Tuesday May 7th during the noon hour, Arcomusical’s Jean-Christophe Leroy, Christian Baugher, Jonah Payne and Gregory Beyer bring their new project BERIMBATÁ to WNIJ's Studio A Café! BERIMBATÁ represents a unique synthesis of Afro-Cuban sacred drumming and the Afro-Brazilian berimbau musical bow, creatively merging two very different strands of African musical DNA in the […]

The classic Arcomusical ensemble returns to the Chicago Botanic Garden with an hour-long program of solos, duos, trios, and quartets that will bring joy and harmony to the idyllic environment of one of our favorite Illinois venues! As always, time for our audience to play our instruments and talk with ensemble members immediately follows the […]

Arcomusical is thrilled to return to the DeKalb Public Library to perform our annual holiday program featuring our ever-growing body of arrangements of classical holiday themes to celebrate community in the season of giving and of sharing! As we have done for the past several years, part of our proceeds from this concert will be […]

As a proud DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership Community Partner, Arcomusical cordially invites the DeKalb community to attend Transformation Through Rhythm, the annual event that is drumming up a good cause!   Hosted at the DeKalb High School Auditorium on Sunday afternoon February 23rd at 3PM, the performance will feature local percussion groups including: Harambee Ensemble […]

Arcomusical is delighted to bring our music to performs at the DeKalb Park District's Camp Discover on Thursday, July 31st, at 1PM. We will be performing in the Hopkins Park Band Shell, and would love to see you there!

We are delighted to be able to participate in the Chicago Botanic Garden's Thursday Morning Music series on August 21 at 10am. We will be performing at the McGinley Pavilion, and we hope to see you there as we share our love for music!