The Pangean Orchestra, based in Phoenix, Arizona USA, is the first orchestra of its kind: bringing people and instruments from all over the world together in full scale, on one stage. From the ancient Babylonian oud to the modern turntable -- violins, ukuleles, French horns and much more. We speak the universal language of music, sounding with a unified voice, speaking for one planet.

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Eileen Morgan – Accordion, Fue, Taiko Drums

Published January 1, 2010 at 12:00 am

Eileen Morgan performs and teaches Taiko and Japanese bamboo wind instruments, as a solo artist and with Fushicho Daiko/Phoenix Drummers. Eileen has incorporated her Taiko program in numerous after school, summer school and library programs throughout Phoenix and Arizona. Extensive travel to Japan and China has included study and performance opportunities on Taiko and wind instruments. Eileen majored in flute with a minor in piano and saxophone and earned a B.S. degree in Music Education, K-12 and a Master’s degree in Deaf Education, K-12. She has taught Taiko and music in public, private and state schools for over 20 years. Eileen’s first instrument, at the age of six, was the accordion. She began Accordion competitions the following year and won awards every year she participated, including placing 3rd of all 16 year olds nationally. Eileen was a founding member of the folk band The Wilderness Family which produced a CD to much US and UK acclaim.