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The
KoSA experience features six days filled with intense, hands-on class experience.
Participants may attend any class during the week. Each class subject
is presented in three levels, Introductory, Intermediate & Advanced.
In addition to specific courses, each day at KoSA offers: participation in the daily Master Class, Rhythm Section labs, Concert Percussion Ensemble, Brazilian Batucada Ensemble, Latin & Afro Cuban Ensemble, Steel Drum Band, Taiko Ensemble, Didgiridoo Ensemble, Drum circles, Jam Sessions and Concerts. Participants are encouraged to choose their own areas of interest and add any other classes of interest, there is no limit (other than normal scheduling) to the number of courses on many attend. KoSA offers a comprehensive approach to the development of the individual performer and the continuation of learned teaching skills. Although participants choose specific areas of emphasis, the curriculum is designed so that everyone is introduced to all areas of instruction. DOWNLOAD a KoSA12 PreRegistration FORM - PDF DOWNLOAD a KoSA12 Artist-on-Site Schedule - PDF COURSE DESCRIPTIONS DRUM SET: JAZZ, LATIN, ROCK, HIP HOP AND FUNK - Every aspect of classic and contemporary application of drum kit technique and performance will be explored. Specifics are presented in hands-on classes and playing with rhythm sections.,jam sessions and concerts NORTH AFRICAN & ARABIC STYLE FRAME DRUMMING - Learn the subtleties that create timeless styles of world hand drumming. Explore the techniques of performing on such instruments as the Egyptian Riqq, Tar Drum and the Bodhran. JAPANESE TAIKO DRUMMING - The Japanese tradition of Taiko, an extremely athletic and disciplined percussion art, will be presented on all levels. POP & COMMERCIAL PERCUSSION: This track explains how percussion is used in the context of today’s music industry-both live & in studios. CUBAN RHYTHMS AND TECHNIQUES - The rhythms and technique of Cuban music, traced from their African roots to modern concepts will be presented at all levels. Instruments covered are congas, timbales, bongos, Bata , drumset TRADITIONAL WEST AFRICAN DRUMMING AND DANCE – Classes on West African drumming (Ivory Coast, Guinea) along with its relationship to dance will be taught .Instruments include djembe, dun dun, and balafon (African xylophone) Participants will learn traditional rhythms, drum technique and playing in drum ensemble STEEL DRUM ENSEMBLE : New to KoSA in 2007, participants will learn performance techniques and ensemble playing in steel band.. All instruments are provided . Participants will explore the different voices and pan techniques and perform in concert. BRAZILIAN RHYTHMS AND TECHNIQUES – This track explores the traditional hand percussion and jazz influenced rhythms of Brazil, and playing traditional “Samba” ensemble. Instruments covered include Pandeiro, Surdo, Rapanique, and more AFRO-COLOMBIAN DRUMMING - Explores authentic rhythms of Colombia and their performance on drumset and percussion instruments. ELECTRONIC DRUMS , PERCUSSION & MUSIC TECHNOLOGY: An exploration of the latest electronic percussion and drums: Includes working with loops & sequencers as well as using the computer as an extension of the creative process. There will also be special music educator computer midi labs including classes on music notation using Sibelius software. MUSIC TECHNOLOGY : classes will focus on new computer based interactive learning, teaching , video conferencing and composing using software such as Apple's popular "Garage Band." WORLD MUSIC , RHYTHM CONCEPTS AND IMPROVISATION: An engaging study in rhythm concepts from around the world. Concepts of improvisation will be explored in the various instruments and tracks. ORCHESTRAL PERCUSSION and PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE: A total immersion in the history, theory, and performance of timpani, snare drum techniques, mallet instruments and percussion ensemble. Classes will include techniques of classical percussion instruments, techniques and ensemble repertoire Morning sessions will include Small Percussion in "Scherazade": bass drum, cymbals, tambourine, snare drum; afternoon ensembles will include Chavez- "Toccata" and Noon " Hit the Deck". AUSTRALIAN DIDGERIDOO: Learn the art of performing on this incredible sounding indigenous instrument. MRUDANGAM / SOUTH EAST INDIAN DRUMMING: An in-depth investigation of techniques and Indian rhythmic concepts and their applications within western drumming performance MARIMBA PERFORMANCE & JAZZ VIBRAPHONE - A special track of marimba techniques, literature and performance will be taught as well as jazz improvisation on the vibraphone. Classes offered will include some initiation to mallet instruments as well as advanced level instruction and ensemble playing. RHYTHM SECTION PERFORMANCE LABS - All programs include daily performance classes with the KoSA Rhythm Section and evaluation by the instructors. This experience will also be open to instrumentalists other than percussionists. MUSIC READING AND CHART INTERPRETATION CLASSES - Learn the essential language of music and music notation from the KoSA faculty. SPECIAL MUSIC EDUCATOR TRACK: Percussion for band Directors: A special non-performance track has been designed for band directors and music educators wishing a total percussion experience with the top experts in the industry. Classes for this group will include classical, drumset, latin percussion, Indian, African, and much more. |