Clinics

&

Masterclasses

This presenetation focuses on three main types of lucumi music, Bembé, Güiro, and Batá. Designed to provide percussionists with in-depth knowledge of the history and performance practice of this music.

-12/8 Bell Pattern

-Bembé Macagua & Bembé Cardenas

-Güiro

-Batá - Oru Secco & Oru Cantado

The Sacred Language of Lucumí drumming

Intro to Salsa percussion

This clinic explores the history of salsa and its percussion development while equipping participants with standard repertoire, artists, and language of the genre.

Timbales-

Congas-

Bongos-

Guiro-

Typical parts & Solo transcriptions-

Marching percussion Workshops

For beginner to advanced ensembles, a wide variety of topics can be discussed or show material may workshopped to discuss specific playing techniques.

-Sound quality

-Ensemble alignment

-Sub-section specific instruction

-Technique and development