"Huēhuētl": Voices of the Ancestors 
ASSIGNED SEATING

Join us for an evening of world percussion as we honor the memory of Ricardo Peña, a devoted guardian of indigenous culture and musical traditions of the Americas. The "huēhuētl"—the sacred drum of the Aztec tradition, which Ricardo played—is known as the voice of the ancestors, carrying forward the stories, rhythms, and wisdom of those who came before us. In this spirit, our student performers will share percussion pieces from around the world, each drum serving as its own ancestral voice, connecting us across cultures and generations. Through rhythm and remembrance, we celebrate Ricardo's lifelong commitment to keeping these vital traditions alive, and we invite you to experience the power of the drum to speak across time, carrying the past into the present and future.

World Music students will be performing grade level composition pieces, Japanese Taiko, Afro-Brazilian, Spanish Cajon drumming pieces. Guest artists from the World Dance department and Contemporary Music department will join us on stage for our finale, you don't want to miss!

Friday, January 16, 2026 @ 7:00 PM
Saturday, January 17, 2026 @ 7:00 PM

Ruth Asawa School of the Arts
DAN KRYSTON MEMORIAL THEATER
555 Portola Drive
San Francisco, CA.  94131

Adult $20
Student $10

THIS LISTING IS FOR THE ASSIGNED SEATS. The first three rows have been designated the "cheering section" and are general seating to allow groups of people to sit together, regardless of purchasing their tickets together. If you want to sit in the front three rows, please go back to the main page and click on the other listing for Unassigned Seating.