ILU BATA - 10th - 13th April 2025

Workshop series: Level 3
Dates: 10th – 13th April 2025

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“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.

Cuban Bata Trio








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 y Rumba 2011
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
Cuban Bata Trio









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 10th – Sunday 13th April 2025


COSTS & PAYMENT DEADLINES

Costs
Early Bird Rate – £365 (deadline is 13th March 2025)
Standard Rate – £395

Payment Options:
To secure your place on the course, either make a payment now in full or pay a non-refundable deposit of £100 with the balance due by the final booking deadline date of 21st March.


Registration
To book your place please click the link below. You’ll be re-directed to a Registration Form on the Bombo Productions website.
Click here


Enquiries
Mob: 07833 377 432
Email:courses@ovm.co.uk


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