Creative Times

Cuban Folkloric Orchestra Sat 20 & Sun 21 September

A study in Afrocuban percussion with songs. The workshop features creative arrangements that mix elements from different traditions. This is an intensive weekend course culminating in a performance. Instruments: Bata, Congas, Cajones, Bells, Clave and Chequeré. Presented in Association with One Voice Music www.ovm.co.uk

Tutors Percussion – Ravin 'Raz' Jayasuriya Voice - Vicky Jassey

Level of Study Percussionists - Intermediate and advance percussionists only. Experience in hand drumming is essential for this course. Songs -All levels welcome Some prior singing experience is useful but not necessary

The workshop group will work both collectively and in small ensembles playing a range of folkloric rhythms on instruments including Bata, Congas, Cajones (boxes), Bombo (bass drums), Bells, Claves and Shekeres. Raz will present arrangements that bring elements together to create a wonderful mix of percussion colours that will be guided by song sequences dedicated to one or more deities from the Yoruba and Bantu traditions.

We’ll study arrangements that weave together patterns played on different instruments, gradually developing the music by adding new sounds as new sections are introduced, building in intensity along the way until everyone in the orchestra is playing a part.

The songs follow a call and response structure between a lead singer and a chorus. Vicky will teach a number of songs that work in harmony with the percussion arrangements. Students who wish to sing lead will be encouraged to do so while the rest will make up the chorus.

Fees and Registration

Early payment price per course: £55 (if booked one month before the workshop date)

Standard price per course: £65 Book 4 workshops in advance and receive the 5th free!

Group Bookings(for 6 or more people) Early payment price per course: £50 (if booked one month before the workshop date) Standard price per course: £60

Study Bursaries The Orixás group is dedicated to professional, informed and accessible programmes of study. There are several bursaries available to help improve accessibility to all. If you would like to apply for a bursary for the 2008 programme then please contact us and one of our team will be happy to help.

Equipment Instruments can be provided upon request. Please contact us for more information.

Venue www.zionarts.com Zion Arts Centre 335 Stretford Road Hulme, Manchester M15 5ZA

Contact For course enquiries and bookings please contact info@bangdrum.co.uk / 07771923185 Join our group for the most up-to-date course information and special offers http://groups.google.com/group/Orixa

Sponsored by Soar Valley Music LTD. www.soarvalleymusic.co.uk. In partnership with Zion Arts Centre and MusicLeader North West. www.zionarts.com / www.musicleader.net

The Orixás group is managed and administrated by Meninos Oldham and Bangdrum Workshops. www.meninos.org.uk / www.bangdrum.co.uk

Location: Zion Arts Centre-Manchester

Date: 20.09.08 – 21.09.08

Published by Orixas Group 30.05.08