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Infinitus is a critically acclaimed beatboxing string trio known for their unique sound and upbeat performance style. With a repertoire featuring classical standards and original jazz/hip-hop arrangements and compositions, Infinitus is quickly becoming one of North America’s premiere chamber groups.

Infinitus was formed in 2008 by violist Anthony Cheung, cellist Alex Cheung, and violinist John “Adidam” Littlejohn. Collectively, the members hold degrees from the University of Michigan and the Peabody Conservatory and have won awards at the local, national, and international level. They have concertized extensively throughout North America, performing in some of the world’s best venues, including a 6-performance Lincoln Center Residency in New York City. Infinitus is dedicated to quality outreach and often conducts masterclasses, workshops, and seminars. To date they have performed over 1000 outreach performances in schools, nursing homes, juvenile detention centres, and hospitals.

Infinitus has been featured on CBC, National Public Radio (USA), OMNI Television, and in numerous publications. They have released two albums to date: “Infinitus” and “Christmas Fantasia. “

They are currently based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and perform regularly as part of the Vancouver Chamber Players Concert Series. The group is currently on the faculty of the Thrive City String Boot Camp, the Saint James Music Academy, and the Vancouver Academy of Music.

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Original Compositions Cheung, AlexCheung, AlexCheung, AlexCheung, Alex Dreams Drowsy No More Fantasia on “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” Hagolu Machinatio Pulse Tiptoe Cheung, Alex & John Littlejohn Improvisation on J.S. Bach’s Concerto for 2 Violins Cheung, AnthonyCheung, AnthonyCheung, AnthonyCheung, Anthony Acerbitas Duodecim Puerilis Quinque Septem Littlejohn, JohnLittlejohn, JohnLittlejohn, JohnLittlejohn, John Beating Beethoven’s Blues Blazing Grace Infinitus Anthem Mozart on my Mind

Classical Repertoire Bach, J.S. / W.A. MozartBach, J.S. / W.A. MozartBach, J.S. / W.A. MozartBach, J.S. / W.A. Mozart Four Preludes and Fugues k. 404a Beethoven, Ludwig vanBeethoven, Ludwig vanBeethoven, Ludwig vanBeethoven, Ludwig van Serenade in D, Op. 8 Serenade in D, Op. 25 String Trio in G, op. 9, no. 1 String Trio in D, op. 9, no. 2 String Trio in C minor, op. 9, no. 3 String Trio in Eb, op. 3 CastelnuovoCastelnuovoCastelnuovoCastelnuovo----Tedesco, MarioTedesco, MarioTedesco, MarioTedesco, Mario String Trio, op. 147 Cras, JeanCras, JeanCras, JeanCras, Jean Trio Dohnányi, Ernö Dohnányi, Ernö Dohnányi, Ernö Dohnányi, Ernö Serenade for String Trio, op. 10 Eybler, JosephEybler, JosephEybler, JosephEybler, Joseph Grand Trio, Op. 2 Francaix, JeanFrancaix, JeanFrancaix, JeanFrancaix, Jean Trio (1933) Gabrielli, LadislavGabrielli, LadislavGabrielli, LadislavGabrielli, Ladislav Trio No. 1 in E Trio No. 2 in D minor Haydn, Franz JosephHaydn, Franz JosephHaydn, Franz JosephHaydn, Franz Joseph String Trio in G, op. 53 Khachaturian, Aram Khachaturian, Aram Khachaturian, Aram Khachaturian, Aram Sabre Dance (arr. John Littlejohn) Kodaly, ZoltanKodaly, ZoltanKodaly, ZoltanKodaly, Zoltan Intermezzo Krommer, FranzKrommer, FranzKrommer, FranzKrommer, Franz String Trio, op. 96 Mozart, Wolfgang AmadeusMozart, Wolfgang AmadeusMozart, Wolfgang AmadeusMozart, Wolfgang Amadeus Divertimento, op. 563 Piazzolla, AstorPiazzolla, AstorPiazzolla, AstorPiazzolla, Astor Ausencias (arr. Anthony Cheung) Invierno Porteño (arr. Alex Cheung) Verano Porteño (arr. John Littlejohn) Otoño Porteña (arr. Anthony Cheung) Primavera Porteno (arr. Alex Cheung) Silfo y OndinaSilfo y OndinaSilfo y OndinaSilfo y Ondina Tangata, Fugata, Soledad (arr. Infinitus) Ravel, MauriceRavel, MauriceRavel, MauriceRavel, Maurice Tzigane (arr. Alex Cheung)

RimskyRimskyRimskyRimsky----Korsakov, Nikolai Korsakov, Nikolai Korsakov, Nikolai Korsakov, Nikolai Bumblebee (arr. John Littlejohn) Rolla, AlessandroRolla, AlessandroRolla, AlessandroRolla, Alessandro String Trio in Eb, op. 11 Sarasate, Pablo de Sarasate, Pablo de Sarasate, Pablo de Sarasate, Pablo de Ziguenerweisen (arr. John Littlejohn) Taneyev, SergeiTaneyev, SergeiTaneyev, SergeiTaneyev, Sergei String Trio in Eb, op. 31 Tansman, AlexandreTansman, AlexandreTansman, AlexandreTansman, Alexandre Serenade no. 2 for String Trio VaughanVaughanVaughanVaughan----Williams, Ralph Williams, Ralph Williams, Ralph Williams, Ralph Carol & Christmas Dance (from “Suite for Viola and Orchestra”) (arr. Anthony Cheung) VaughanVaughanVaughanVaughan----Williams, Ralph Williams, Ralph Williams, Ralph Williams, Ralph Fantasia on “Greensleeves” (arr. Alex Cheung) Vivaldi, AntonioVivaldi, AntonioVivaldi, AntonioVivaldi, Antonio The Four Seasons (arr. Infinitus)

Arrangements Bono, SonnyBono, SonnyBono, SonnyBono, Sonny Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down) (arr. John Littlejohn) Buarque, Chico Buarque, Chico Buarque, Chico Buarque, Chico Eu Te Amo (arr. Anthony Cheung) Corea, ChickCorea, ChickCorea, ChickCorea, Chick Spain (arr. John Littlejohn) Dix, William ChattertonDix, William ChattertonDix, William ChattertonDix, William Chatterton What Child is This? (arr. John Lit-tlejohn) Gruber, FranzGruber, FranzGruber, FranzGruber, Franz Silent Night (arr. John Littlejohn) Guaraldi, Vince Guaraldi, Vince Guaraldi, Vince Guaraldi, Vince A Charlie Brown Christmas (arr. Infinitus) O Tannenbaum Linus & Lucy What Child is This? Christmas Time Is Here My Little Drum Skating The Christmas Song Christmas Is Coming Herrmann, BernardHerrmann, BernardHerrmann, BernardHerrmann, Bernard Twisted Nerve (arr. John Littlejohn) Hopkins, JH Hopkins, JH Hopkins, JH Hopkins, JH We Three Kings Hotei, Tomoyasu Hotei, Tomoyasu Hotei, Tomoyasu Hotei, Tomoyasu Battle Without Honor or Humanity (arr. An-thony Cheung) Monk, Thelonious Monk, Thelonious Monk, Thelonious Monk, Thelonious ‘Round Midnight (arr. Alex Cheung) Powell, BadenPowell, BadenPowell, BadenPowell, Baden Berimbau (arr. Anthony Cheung) Rogers/Hammerstein Rogers/Hammerstein Rogers/Hammerstein Rogers/Hammerstein My Favorite Things (arr. John Littlejohn) Rota, NinoRota, NinoRota, NinoRota, Nino Music from “The Godfather” (arr. Infinitus) Shearing, GeorgeShearing, GeorgeShearing, GeorgeShearing, George Lullaby of Birdland (arr. John Littlejohn) Shore, HowardShore, HowardShore, HowardShore, Howard “Lord of the Rings” Medley (arr. Anthony Cheung) Smith, HenrySmith, HenrySmith, HenrySmith, Henry Give Thanks (arr. John Littlejohn) TraditionalTraditionalTraditionalTraditional Ajde Jano (arr. Anthony Cheung) Araber Tanz/To Rinaki (arr. Alex Cheung) Coventry Carol (arr.Alex Cheung) Dafino (arr. Anthony Cheung) Dance of Fire (arr. Alex Cheung) Freilich Dance (arr. Anthony Cheung) Various ComposersVarious ComposersVarious ComposersVarious Composers Kung-Fu Medley (arr. Alex Cheung) Superhero Medley (arr. Alex Cheung) Whitefield/Cummings Whitefield/Cummings Whitefield/Cummings Whitefield/Cummings Angels Medley (arr.Anthony Cheung) Williams, John Williams, John Williams, John Williams, John Star Wars Medley (arr. Anthony Cheung) 3 Pieces from “Schindler’s List” (arr. Infinitus) Work, JW Jr. Work, JW Jr. Work, JW Jr. Work, JW Jr. Go Tell It On the Mountain Zamfir, GheorgheZamfir, GheorgheZamfir, GheorgheZamfir, Gheorghe The Lonely Shepherd (arr. John Littlejohn)

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Press QuotesPress QuotesPress QuotesPress Quotes “…it’s amazing the musical concoctions these three award-winning musicians can cook up with just a violin, viola, cello and some vocalizations.” – The Vancouver Sun “[Infinitus’] talent, enthusiasm and presence is such a joy!” – Andrew Anzel, Programming Co-ordinator, Lincoln Center Education “In the hands these gifted musicians…just about anything is possible. “ – The Oliver Chronicle “They may have a violin in their hand, but they can play anything. They can play rock, they can play jazz, they can play classical music. They are so versatile, it’s unbelievable. They put on a spec-tacular show. You wouldn’t believe three young guys can carry an audience away, but they will. “ – The Orillia Packet & Times

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Infinitus—biographies

Alex Cheung (cello)Alex Cheung (cello)Alex Cheung (cello)Alex Cheung (cello)

Alex Cheung is gaining a reputation as a compassionate, innovative, and inspiring musician of his generation. Alex graduated from the University of Michigan with a double major in Cello Perfor-mance and Movement Science (Kinesiology). He is also a certified personal trainer under the Ameri-can Council on Exercise. Principal cello teachers include Wayne Smith, Anthony Elliott, and Eric Wilson. Alex has been award-ed numerous accolades throughout his musical journey, competing at the national and international level. While a student at the University of Michigan, Alexander was a recipient of the Martin Luther King Spirit Award, given “in recognition of individuals whose leadership and service exemplify the spirit of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.” His work has been broadcast by NPR, CBC Radio One and Two, and on television.

Anthony Cheung (viola)Anthony Cheung (viola)Anthony Cheung (viola)Anthony Cheung (viola)

Anthony Cheung is an avid performer, educator, composer/arranger, and adjudicator. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan, where he completed a double major in Viola Performance and Movement Science (Kinesiology), and was a recipient of the Martin Luther King Jr. Spirit Award. He holds multiple personal training certifications, under the American Council on Exercise. Anthony has won awards at the national and international level, including the ASTA, Chicago Vio-la Society, and Corpus Christi International Competitions. He has performed throughout North America and Europe, and has been broadcast on numerous radio and television stations, including: CBC, NPR, CTV, and OMNI. Previ-ous teachers include Kurt Sassmanshaus, Yizhak Schotten, and Dave Harding.

John “Adidam” Littlejohn (violin)John “Adidam” Littlejohn (violin)John “Adidam” Littlejohn (violin)John “Adidam” Littlejohn (violin)

John “Adidam” Littlejohn is a violinist, composer, hip-hop artist, and educator. He is a graduate of the Peabody Conservatory where he completed a Master of Music degree and a Graduate Perfor-mance Diploma in violin performance with Herbert Greenberg, after completing a Bachelor of Music degree at the University of Michigan. His former teachers include Anthony Elliott, Stephen Shipps, Andrew Jennings, Ann Schoelles, and Yizhak Schotten (viola). He has served as the concertmaster of the Newark Symphony, Baltimore Sinfonietta, and Darin Atwater’s Soulful Symphony and has been a member of numerous orchestras and ensembles including the Baltimore Opera Orchestra. As a soloist he has performed with orchestras and given recitals throughout North America and Europe.