ILU BATA - 13th - 16th April 2023
Workshop series: Level 3
Dates: 13th – 16th April 2023
“I get a great deal of enjoyment and fulfillment out of playing within a group situation as studying these rhythms alone never offers the full complement of how it should sound. I also really enjoy the added singing element of this course and would greatly appreciate more songs. Playing & singing is an underestimated skill and one that I intend to develop further.
The amount we covered during the course was excellent and ran at just the right pace for me, enough to be pushed & stretched but not too much so I didn’t feel left behind.” Collette, London
A new course and the first in a series of intensive residential workshops focusing entirely on Cuban bata drumming. This intensive residential workshop is suitable for existing players to further their knowledge and skills under the guidance of three highly experienced tutors.
These are especially designed to work both as stand alone workshops or as part of an on-going annual series. Each workshop has its own unique content and can also cater for players who have different levels of knowledge and ability.
Daytime sessions will focus on learning new material. Evening sessions will be set aside for students to play through what they’ve learnt during the day in a setting created to give participants a chance to engage in an informal environment that is closer to a Cuban Tambor.
BATA
We’ll be working on a number of Bata toques with an in-depth study into the language for each drum. The study will include learning long sequences of songs that require linking several different toques together.
Instruments
Please bring any bata drums you have. Some drums for general use will be provided.
Tutors:
Ravin ‘Raz’ Jayasuriya, Dave Pattman and Vicky Jassey
Course type: Residential
Hours of study: Approx 20
Schedule
Arrive from 6 pm on Thursday. The workshop ends at on Sunday after lunch.
Participants need to depart by 4 pm on Sunday. Full details will be sent on registration.
VENUE
Wymondley Wood Scout & Guide Centre, Wymondley Road, Willian, Letchworth, Hertfordshire SG6 2UB
TIMES
Arrive from 6 pm on Thursday to register and put up tent (if camping) and generally settle in. Depart on Sunday by 5 pm. A full schedule will be sent nearer the time.
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DATES
Thursday 13th – Sunday 16th April 2023
COSTS & DEADLINES
£360.00 for first 10 bookings and £390 thereafter
To secure your place on the course, either make a payment now in full or pay a non-refundable deposit of £150 with the balance due by the final booking deadline date of 30/3/23.
Costs are inclusive of accommodation, food, tuition, scores & administration. Accommodation is based on shared rooms of 2, 3 or 4 people.
Note
The costs above are for payments received by bank transfer, which is our prefered method of payment. Please contact us if you wish to make a payment by card.
Registration
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Enquiries
Mob: 07833 377 432
Email:courses@ovm.co.uk
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