Norman’s own musical icon Mike Hosty will entertain children of all ages at the Performing Arts Studio’s “Kids ‘n’ Kazoos” concert scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20.
 
The free concert will be held at the PAS’s home, the historic Santa Fe Depot, 200 S. Jones Ave.

Hosty started his musical career at age 11 when he received his first guitar.  He mimicked jazz and blues techniques to create a unique sound that became a trademark. Known for playing multiple instruments simultaneously – the guitar with his hands and drums and bass pedals with his feet – Hosty also is an expert kazoo player, transforming the sound of the simple instrument into one that resembles a saxophone.

The kazoo is a wind instrument into which one hums, causing a buzzing quality to the player’s voice.  Based on instruments used for centuries in Africa to disguise voices or imitate animals, the kazoo was invented and first manufactured in Macon, Ga. in the 1800s.  It is one of the few acoustic instruments to be developed in the United States.

The “Kids ‘n’ Kazoos” concert will conclude with the distribution of kazoos to young audience members so they can join Hosty in making some memorable music.

For more information about “Kids ‘n’ Kazoos” or other PAS programs, call 307-9320.