Instrumentation (open but not limited to) 

Voice, Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Trumpet, Trombone, Violin, Viola, Harp, Guitar, Bass, Piano, Latin Percussion ( Conga, Bongo, Timbales, Guiro, Clave)

Overview:

The Music de Cuba ensemble, is an introductory course that explores the rich and diverse culture of Cuba through music and dance. Salsa, Son, Cha-cha-cha, Bolero, and Rhumba are among the many traditional styles of Afro-Cuban music that will be covered throughout the classes. Students will study the historical roots; percussion patterns pertaining to the style, as well as movement and dance to further enrich their understanding of the social and historical context of the music.

Goals & Objectives

• Create and maintain a positive community learning environment

• Help students realize their maximum potential

• Recognize, play and interpret the different styles authentically

• Recognize and demonstrate different claves

• Improvise and groove over basic chord progressions (including; call and response)

• Become excellent sight readers

• Perform at least once per quarter

Instructors

Daniel Chavez

Kabir Dalawari

Jonathan Saillant