Their promotional material states that Clocks and Clouds is a group where classical and rock music meet. To a new listener, however, it’s more like fusion of passions for both types of music that creates something entirely new. The group consists of violinist Stephanie Shogren, cellist Lucas Shogren, and drummer Derek Powers. By amplifying their acoustic instruments, incorporating guitar effects and loops, using a full drum kit, and writing original rock music for stringed instruments, they have created a sound that is instantly appealing to listeners.
In addition to performing in some the top music venues in the Twin Cities, they have performed with Des Moines Youth Symphony, school orchestras around the Midwest, and at both Minnesota and National String Teachers Conventions. They have released three recordings. Videos of their work are available on their website at http://www.clocksandcloudsmusic.com
Violinist Stephanie Shogren, classically trained since the age of three, graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Minnesota. She has branched out into alternative styles of music, putting her classical skills to use in improvising and writing music. Aside from performing, Stephanie maintains a private violin studio and enjoys passing on a love of music to the next generation. Stephanie is also the mother to three wonderful and crazy boys.
Cellist Lucas Shogren is also a composer, educator, and conductor. Trained classically, he began his career touring internationally as a chamber musician. While attaining success in a classically based quartet, Shogren also strived to discover alternative styles of music. He has been featured on dozens of recordings from various artists and record labels. Shogren has been commissioned to compose for several orchestras across the Midwest, incorporating his signature rock/classical style. These pieces have been performed all over the world. Shogren uses his band and compositions to work with orchestra students and teachers across the nation trying to show how “rocking out” should not just be encouraged but is a necessary part of the music making experience.
Derek Powers has been the drummer for Clocks & Clouds since its inception in 2010. He was active in the Ames/Des Moines, IA music community before moving to Minneapolis in 2005. While in Iowa, he was the drummer for The Envy Corps for three years before working on multiple side projects, including Sant Elia and Sons of the Republic. Derek has also worked in production and lent his talents to various studio projects.
In addition to performing in some the top music venues in the Twin Cities, they have performed with Des Moines Youth Symphony, school orchestras around the Midwest, and at both Minnesota and National String Teachers Conventions. They have released three recordings. Videos of their work are available on their website at http://www.clocksandcloudsmusic.com
Violinist Stephanie Shogren, classically trained since the age of three, graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Minnesota. She has branched out into alternative styles of music, putting her classical skills to use in improvising and writing music. Aside from performing, Stephanie maintains a private violin studio and enjoys passing on a love of music to the next generation. Stephanie is also the mother to three wonderful and crazy boys.
Cellist Lucas Shogren is also a composer, educator, and conductor. Trained classically, he began his career touring internationally as a chamber musician. While attaining success in a classically based quartet, Shogren also strived to discover alternative styles of music. He has been featured on dozens of recordings from various artists and record labels. Shogren has been commissioned to compose for several orchestras across the Midwest, incorporating his signature rock/classical style. These pieces have been performed all over the world. Shogren uses his band and compositions to work with orchestra students and teachers across the nation trying to show how “rocking out” should not just be encouraged but is a necessary part of the music making experience.
Derek Powers has been the drummer for Clocks & Clouds since its inception in 2010. He was active in the Ames/Des Moines, IA music community before moving to Minneapolis in 2005. While in Iowa, he was the drummer for The Envy Corps for three years before working on multiple side projects, including Sant Elia and Sons of the Republic. Derek has also worked in production and lent his talents to various studio projects.
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