Bridging the Gap at Hylton Performing Arts Center

Hailed by The Washington Post for “superior arrangements and uncommon musicianship,” string
duo Bridging the Gap features the talents of violinist and American Festival Pops Orchestra
Artistic Director Peter Wilson and double bassist Aaron Clay. Celebrating 25 years of
performances, this unlikely pair offers a unique voice to musical genres from classical to jazz,
folk to film music, funk to popular song, and even Big Band. Wilson and Clay’s charisma,
humor, and expansive repertoire— from Handel to Led Zeppelin— have made a lasting
impression on audiences of all ages. Having met as members of “The President’s Own” U.S.
Marine Band, Wilson and Clay have made frequent appearances at The White House, the
Kennedy Center, and as guest artists and clinicians on campuses throughout the U.S.