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Cuba
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Art,
Politics, and an Education in Havana
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 Cuba
in Mexico III
Latin Percussion and Rhythm Section
Workshops
for
sax, piano, and bass
in
Morelia,
Michoacán
with
Roberto Vizcaino, congas and timbales
Alejandro Carvajal, batá
Alberto Pantaleón, bass and rhythm section
Michael Spiro, congas
Percussion Program 1: June
15-21, 2009 .(Vizcaino, Carvajal, and Spiro).
Percussion Program 2: June 22-28. 2009. (Vizcaino and Carvajal).
Rhythm Section Workshop: Sax, Piano, Bass, and Percussion.
June 29-July 5, 2009.
Latin
Percussion Programs include daily classes on congas, timbales,
and batá drums. Participants can also arrange for private
lessons. CMP will supply good instruments and high-quality teaching
materials.
The Rhythm Section Workshop, for sax, piano, bass, and percussion,
includes separate classes with Alberto Pantaleon and Roberto Vizcaino
in the morning, then combined rhythm section rehearsals with both teachers
in the afternoon. CMP will supply the instruments, amplifiers and teaching
materials for class., but feel free to bring your own charts too!
Roberto
Vizcaino Guillot is a master congero, timbalero and multiple
percussionist. He has performed with Chucho Valdés, Gonzalo
Rubalcala, Cubanismo, and many other groups. A dedicated teacher
as well as a performer, Roberto is on faculty at the Conservatorio
de las Rosas in Morelia.
Alejandro Carvajal Guerra is a
renowned batalero and rumbero whose musical and family roots go back to the Yorubas
of Africa. Trained in the tradition as a child by his father, Alejandro is now
recognized as one of the most knowledgeable bataleros in Cuba. He is a on faculty
at the Instituto Superior de Arte in Havana
Alberto
Pantaleon is a bass virtuoso who has performed with the
Afro-Cuban All Stars, Changuito, and Chucho Valdés, among
others.
Michael
Spiro is an internationally recognized percussionist, recording
artist, and educator, known specifically for his work in the Latin
music
field. He has performed on thousands of records, co-produced and
played on several instructional videos for Warner Bros. Publications
including Talking Drums, Changuito, Giovanni Hidalgo, and Ignacio
Berroa. Michael teaches at Indiana University.
| Dates |
Class |
Availability |
Percussion
Program 1
June 15-21 |
2 Intermediate
and 1 Advanced Percussion Ensembles
Faculty:
Vizcaino, Carvajal, Spiro |
Intermediate-
8 openings
Advanced- 3 openings |
Percussion
Program 2
June 22-28 |
College
and Adult Ensembles
Faculty:
Vizcaino, Carvajal
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Intermediate-
closed
Advanced- closed |
Rhythm
Section
Workshop
June 29- July 5 |
Percussion
Class
Rhythm Section rehearsals for sax, piano, bass and
percussion
Faculty:
Vizcaino, Pantaleon
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Percussion-
closed
Bass- 1 opening
Piano - 2 openings
sax - 1 opening
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 Tuition for
each program is $1100 for classes, hotel (double occupancy) and gratuity.
Airfare and meals are
not included. We
can
help with
your flight arrangements and permission letters for minor participants.
A
group sight-seeing trip of Michoacán and Spanish Language
Lessons can also be arranged for a small fee.
We encourage spouses, significant others, and parents
to attend. They pay only for their hotel room, airfare, and food. Day care
will be made available if needed.
There are three fine hotels near our practice facility.
The first nine participants to register for the program can stay at the beautiful
Quinta Torcasas Hotel. All others will stay at Hotel Vista Bella. Clients looking
for resort accommodations can also stay at the Villa Montaña. Single
rooms or alternate accommodations are available on request. We can make all
room arrangements
and payments for you.
Morelia,
Michoacán, Mexico is a beautiful colonial city in the mountains
of central Mexico. Rich in culture and nightlife, it is a safe and
inexpensive alternative to studying in Cuba.
Download Registration form pdf
For
More Information contact:
The Contemporary Music Project
1101 S. Gunderson Ave.
Oak Park, IL 60304
708 524-8605
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