RESERVATIONS FOR “AFRO-LATIN RHYTHMS”:
an interactive workshop with flutist CEYLON MITCHELL and friends
young musicians make music with the professionals!
Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 9AM • St. George’s Episcopal Church, Valley Lee, MD
PLEASE NOTE: This event is open to public attendance, free of charge; reservations are required.
• If you are a student-participant, 12 or older, please fill out RESERVATION FORM #1, below.
• If you are a friend or family member of a student participant, or you simply wish to attend as an audience member, please fill out RESERVATION FORM #2 below.
• Please see below “A NOTE ABOUT COVID-19.”
DESCRIPTION
Student musicians 12 and older are invited to join flutist Ceylon Mitchell and his musician colleagues in a fun and engaging interactive workshop focused on Afro-Latin rhythms. Students need not be percussionists to participate! Percussion instruments will be provided! Mr. Mitchell says, “We will explore the percussion section instruments and the rhythmic elements that form the groove accompaniment in Cuban and Brazilian music, born from the rich amalgamation of Spanish/Portuguese folk music formulas and African rhythms. This workshop will include live and recorded musical examples, paying homage to famous influential Cuban flutists, including Eduardo “Richard” Egues and Orlando “Maraca” Valle as well as Afro-Brazilian, Pixinguinha. Participants will have the opportunity to maintain ostinato rhythms on percussive instruments (clave, guiro, congas) while the main lead instruments (flute and piano) improvise over these grooves. Older students with instrumental experience will gather and trade measures of improvisations, using simple guidelines, incorporating common rhythmic fragments, motives, and melodic riffs, and eventually venturing into free improvisation.”
A not-to-be-missed opportunity for young musicians to make music with the professionals! Intended for ages 12 to 21, and a range of skill levels. Participants will be limited to 15. Friends and family members of students are welcome to attend and observe. Approximately 90 minutes.
Learn more about Ceylon Mitchell.
INFO ABOUT COVID-19
We have taken numerous steps to ensure safety during this time of concern over public health:
• Church doors and windows are wide open during the performance.
• This is intentionally a small gathering.
• Hand sanitizer is provided.
• Students and audience members are kindly encouraged to wear masks.
IMPORTANT NOTES
• Music students need not be percussionists to participate. Students are asked to bring their orchestral instrument, if any, with them (string, wind, brass). Percussion instruments will be provided.
• Admission to this event is free of charge, but space is limited and reservations are REQUIRED for admission. Should you find that you are unable to attend, we would appreciate your letting us know!
• The workshop takes place in the sanctuary at St. George’s Episcopal Church, 19167 Poplar Hill Lane, Valley Lee, MD 20692
• Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.