Cuban Music School - Courses & Activities

cuban music school courses The course is open to players of all instruments and singers of all experience levels. We also take non-players - both partners of participants and non-playing couples or individuals.

Dates

13th - 20th Feb. 2011

Course Tutors

Sara McGuinness and top Cuban 'Son' band 'Sierra Maestra' http://www.myspace.com/sierramaestra.

Course Aims

An introduction to performing Cuban music.

Key Learning Areas will include:

the history of Cuban music
an introduction to key styles of Cuban music
rhythm in Cuban music - for all instruments and singers
harmony in Cuban music
song form and structure in Cuban music
singing in Cuban music
improvisation in Cuban music
performing Cuban music

Typical Learning Activities will include:

pre-course listening and playing
small group workshops
specialist instrument workshops for percussion, voice, piano, front-line
evening performances and 'jam'
end of week performance
masterclasses by top Cuban group Sierra Maestra
visits to top music venues in Havana

Start and Finish Times of the Course:

People will meet at 6 p.m. on Sunday 13th Feb for the evening meal and introductory play. There will be an end of course concert on the night of Friday 18th. Saturday 19th will be free time to experience Havana, the beach etc. People will depart after breakfast on Sunday 20th.