Instrumentation and Music
Barrage violinists used acoustic violins fitted with custom wireless acoustic bridge pick-up amplification systems and specially designed "Barrage" model carbon fiber Codabows during their live performances. Vocals were always a major part of Barrage's performances, and all musicians in the group usually sang during their shows. Drum set, acoustic/electric guitar and bass guitar were mainstay backline instruments used by Barrage throughout their existence. From 1996-2005, the backline featured a strong percussion and melodic mallet instrument presence, however this element of the group was removed after 2005. Barrage also used piano, keyboards, mandolin, upright bass, tin whistle, low whistle, harmonica, bagpipes, and other instruments at various times in their shows.
Barrage's repertoire was varied and extensive, encompassing many music styles. The group's musical director, Dean Marshall, composed and/or arranged all of Barrage's musical material throughout its entire history.
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