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Overview • Tutors • What is Samba? • Provisional programme • Special activities OverviewGlobal Music Foundation is launching its Rhythms of the World series this week in Certaldo. This will be the beginning of a succession of seminars in which there will be the opportunity to experience and learn about rhythmic traditions from all over the world. For the first in this series we take a look at Brazil and the Samba This will run alongside the Tuscany Jazz Vocal Summer School in which there will be 35-40 singers from around Europe. As the percussionists train and learn the various different calls and rhythms, under the guidance of Felix Gibbons, the singers will learn some of the traditional songs as performed at the carnivals of Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paolo. On the last day of the course there will be an open air public performance during which we will bring the joy and the spirit of carnival to Certaldo. Every night at the jam sessions there will be opportunities to play Samba Cançao in a small group setting. Principal aims of the course: Workshops and one to one classes on the following percussion instruments: Learn all about Samba, Bossa Nova, Partido Alto samba, Samba-Cançao or Samba-Pagode, Choro, Choro Nova, Jazz Bossa and more. We can only take 15 applicants this week so please book early to avoid dissappointment Tutors
Felix Gibbons Felix was top in the UESP judges exam and has many times judged the rhythm and melody categories in the Carnivals in Sao Paulo. In Brazil, Carnival is the country’s greatest festival but it’s also a serious competition. Playing in the "baterias" (drum section) he's been champion there twice with the School of Samba Rosas de Ouro and played many times in other schools. Whilst flying around Brazil playing at all kinds of events like International Festivals in Garanhuns, Pernambuco and Londrina, Parana, he has done a lot of ethno-musicological research and looked into many of the different carnival art forms in seven different states. He’s also done post-graduate studies in this field at both the Universities of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro .
What is Samba?Brazil boasts one of the world's greatest music cultures and one of its most popular genres is Samba. In the late 19th Century - after the abolition of slavery - large numbers of former slaves of West African origin moved to the hills around Rio de Janeiro. In African Orixa religious traditions song and dance are an integral part of worship. The music and dance from these ceremonies blended with other influences and emerged in the early 20th century as Samba. Over the passage of time the Samba has been influenced by European music and jazz. There are several variations to samba including the exciting and loud Samba de Enredo - as in the Rio Carnival with a large percussion section (bateria). Verses are chanted by a huge troop of parading samba school members all dressed in fantastic costumes. Then there is the slower and more intimate samba cançao, usually with one singer and a small group. There will be plenty of opportunities to sample and experiment with both during the week. Samba is the expression of hope, freedom and joy at being alive. Provisional programmeSunday 12 August
Monday 13 - Friday 17 During these sessions every day we will learn and practice all of the percussion instruments that make up the Bateria. We will learn and practice call and response, hand signals etc. There will be an oppotunity for some one-to-one lessons with Felix. These should be booked in advance if possible. ** Wednesday will be a half day - No afternoon sessions. Public evening concerts on Sunday and Wednesday in collaboration with Tuscany Jazz Vocal Summer School Certaldo 2007 Public Concert of the students (both courses) Jam sessions starting at 2230 every night with rhythm section and the vocalists. During the week there will be sessions where the singers from the Tuscany Jazz Vocal Summer School will join the Percussion group (Bateria), rehearsing several of the traditional songs from Rio and Sao Paolo Carnivals. During the jam session there is the chance to play the more mellow Samba-Cançao, Bossa Nova and Jazz Bossa Nova. Concert of the Students 1830 on Friday August 17 there will be an open air public concert in Certaldo during which the songs will be performed by the all the participants from both courses. Special ActivitiesEvery GMF workshop features outstanding musicians who are also great communicators. Under their guidance, participants gain valuable insights and playing experience, rehearsing together towards a concert. There are classes in the various musical disciplines such as instrumental technique, harmony, ensemble playing and improvisation, and, as well as teaching individually and in groups, the tutors give performances themselves. In addition, a unique sequence of activities is offered at a GMF workshop, which together stimulate self-awareness and creativity. Alexander Technique - by Val Keogh Many performing artists find the Technique an invaluable way of fine-tuning their posture and movement. These introductory classes concentrate on the relationship of the head and neck to the rest of the body. The physical and mental exercises help promote a sense of rediscovery and ease in day-to-day activities, and especially in music-making. Pulse Training - by Stephen Keogh Pulse lies at the heart of music, and developing one’s own inner pulse is the goal of these sessions. The work fosters awareness – of the pulse, of silence, of the other members of the group. This workshop is hugely beneficial to musicians of every kind. There will be session each morning of Alexander Technique. These sessions are included in the price of the course. Val will also be available to teach private classes to anyone who wishes during the week. There will be a charge of 30 Euros per private lesson. Private lessons should be arranged with Val and the fee is payable directly to him. There will be several Pulse Training sessions during the week. Times to be arranged. PricesAll price options include: • Fee for the course A discount of 10% is available on bookings made before 30 March (this discount only applies to thoses who do not hold a valid student card). Budget €525 Comfort €849 Luxury €1499 *We can also arrange accommodation for you if you want to arrive early or stay on for a few days after the seminar. Just let us know well in advance. ApplicationsAs places on the course will be limited we recommend reserving as soon as possible. Click here to apply. Payment To secure a place on the seminar send deposit of €250* using either of the following methods: 1. Send bank transfer. We will send you the details when you are ready to make the transfer. 2. Cheque or bank draft made payable to Global Music Foundation. Please enclose a note stating which course you are reserving for. Post to 144 Main Street UK residents please make your cheque out for the sterling equivalent. This helps us as the banks charges are very high. 3. send money by PAYPAL * Deposit is non-refundable Remainder of fee for chosen option must be paid before July 22nd 2007. You may also pay the full amount now using either of the two methods mentioned above. Click here to go to booking and payment LocationSituated between Florence and Siena, and facing San Gimignano, Certaldo Alto stands on a hill-top in the heart of the Elsa valley. In this enchanting village, history and traditions run deep: the author of "Decameron", Giovanni Boccaccio, lived here. The lanes and squares, dominated by the 12th century Palazzo Pretorio; the romanesque architecture; the 13th century paintings - all this makes an ideal setting for the arts and cultural events. The welcoming people of Certaldo, the convivial cuisine and the beautiful local crafts will all contribute to a delightful stay in Tuscany. Getting thereBy plane: the airports of Pisa (Galileo Galilei, connected to the railway) and Florence (Peretola) can be reached with a one-hour car-ride. By train: Certaldo is situated on the Florence-Siena line. By car: Take the highway Florence-Siena and exit at Poggibonsi Nord, then follow the direction "Empoli". Otherwise take the highway Florence - Pisa - Livorno, exit at Empoli Ovest and follow the direction "Siena". By bus: The SITA busses connect Florence to Certaldo. Distances 
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