Tomorrow is the 3rd or 4th time that we try this: at 6.40pm, we start a dedicated instrument class. Again this week: tamborim.
From next week: advanced surdo!
After the kranski, before the pagode!
Wednesday, 30 June 2010
Monday, 28 June 2010
Futebol vs. Voetbal - if.
If, if, if we see BRA and NED get to the quarter-finals, it'd be a perfect opportunity to watch a game together somewhere, wouldn't it? And make noise.
Just suggesting.
Just suggesting.
Friday, 25 June 2010
Festa Junina in Brisbane!
The "Festa Junina" is the biggest and most popular festival in Brazil. It is also a great excuse for people to come together, dance, sing, eat and party in their special Brazilian way.
Now it is Brisbane!! Don't miss out!
Bring your Family and Friends!
When: 27/06/10 (Sunday) from 12.00pm to 6.00pm
Where: New Farm Park (click here)
Pre-Purchased Ticket: $5 (1 Free Drink)
At the Door: $5
Tickets can be pre-purchased at http://www.australiaconnection.com.au/- Suite 106, 303 Adelaide Street, Brisbane - Phone: 3166-8568
(From the June Festival website)
Now it is Brisbane!! Don't miss out!
Bring your Family and Friends!
When: 27/06/10 (Sunday) from 12.00pm to 6.00pm
Where: New Farm Park (click here)
Pre-Purchased Ticket: $5 (1 Free Drink)
At the Door: $5
Tickets can be pre-purchased at http://www.australiaconnection.com.au/- Suite 106, 303 Adelaide Street, Brisbane - Phone: 3166-8568
(From the June Festival website)
Wednesday, 23 June 2010
No gig this Saturday
Last week during the rehearsal I said there was a potential gig this Saturday at the Gold Coast. Unfortunately, we just don't have the time to rehearse for this with my friend Carlos who would have to come over from Melbourne.
However we are likely to do this next year - it's an annual event.
Cheers
Remko
However we are likely to do this next year - it's an annual event.
Cheers
Remko
Tuesday, 22 June 2010
Senegalese Sabar ensemble
The ancestors of Baterias? Admire the groove and the precision. And the beauty. And the non-djembeness.
Friday, 11 June 2010
Tamborim Basic Instruction
Remko, thanks for the tutorial tamborim class. I've picked up a few more tips and a better understanding of the samba rhythm. There's always something new to learn.
Things start to make sense now that we play REGULARLY with the cavaco and ....for the dancers. Gianna and her students bring the standard a notch higher. Very good arrangement and precise improvised dance choreograph . I quite enjoy the last rehearsal.
Be nice to Gianna , Remko. We want her and her students to dance with us for a long time.
Things start to make sense now that we play REGULARLY with the cavaco and ....for the dancers. Gianna and her students bring the standard a notch higher. Very good arrangement and precise improvised dance choreograph . I quite enjoy the last rehearsal.
Be nice to Gianna , Remko. We want her and her students to dance with us for a long time.
Sunday, 6 June 2010
Friday, 4 June 2010
Experiment: instrument instruction
As I said yesterday, we're going to try to get a little bit more out of our weekly classes. I'm going to try to use the 20 minutes before the pagode to do dedicated instrument classes, starting next week 10 June at 6.40pm with a tamborim class.
To make this work, I'll need people attending to be there by 6.30pm to help unloading the instruments.
If this works well, I'll publish a schedule each month with the instrument classes for that month, so that you know when to come in early.
I realise this time is not suitable for everyone, however I think it's the only option at the moment. As I said, this is an experiment, so if not enough people can make it, or if it is just going to be too much for me (soft, I know), we may have to change this. But the idea is that I give people opportunity to really start working on the more difficult instruments, and that way we can lift the level of the samba school.
Comments welcome!
To make this work, I'll need people attending to be there by 6.30pm to help unloading the instruments.
If this works well, I'll publish a schedule each month with the instrument classes for that month, so that you know when to come in early.
I realise this time is not suitable for everyone, however I think it's the only option at the moment. As I said, this is an experiment, so if not enough people can make it, or if it is just going to be too much for me (soft, I know), we may have to change this. But the idea is that I give people opportunity to really start working on the more difficult instruments, and that way we can lift the level of the samba school.
Comments welcome!
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