A Level 3 percussion workshop

Tutors: Dave Pattman, Ravin ‘Raz’ Jayasuriya & Vicky Jassey

Overview:

This is the second in a series of intensive residential workshops for exisitng players to further their knowledge and skills in Cuban Bata drumming and Rumba under the guidance of three highly experienced tutors.

These are especially designed to work both as stand alone workshops or as part of an on-going series. Each workshop has its own unique content and can also cater for players who have different levels of knowledge and ability.

Daytime sessions will focus on learning new material. Evening sessions will be set aside for students to play through what they’ve learnt during the day in a setting created to give participants a chance to engage in an informal environment that is closer to a Cuban Tambor or Rumba.

BATA
We’ll be working on a number of Bata toques with an in-depth study into the language for each drum. The study will include learning long sequences of songs that require linking several different toques together.

RUMBA
We’ll be working on Guaguancó, Yambú and Columbia using a mixture of conga drums and cajones (boxes). We’ll develop language for each of the drum parts including accompanying songs and quinto soloing.

Instruments:
Please bring 1 or 2 congas and any bata drums you have. If you’d like to borrow congas from OVM for the workshop please ring us and reserve it well in advance.

Dates: Weds 13th to Sun 17th October 2010
(Arrive 6 pm on Wednesday & depart on Sunday afternoon)

Course Type: Residential

Level:
The workshop is suitable for experienced players and for those who have completed an OVM level 2 course or studied at a similar level.

Venue: 
Whaley Hall, Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire

COST: 
Early Payment Rate is £415 if paid by 8th Sept ’10. After this, the Standard Rate of £445 applies.

The final date for registration is 29th Sept ’10

Costs are inclusive of accommodation, food, tuition, scores & administration.

Accommodation is based on 2 people sharing a twin room. There’s an additional £10 per night charge for a single room.

Enquiries
For further details, please call 0303 333 0474