[mplpost] worlds of music toronto workshops / winter 02

[derek andrews]

Worlds of Music Toronto

Global Music Workshops

Worlds of Music Toronto is pleased to announce its Spring 2002 workshop
series beginning February 7 at Hart House, 7 Hart House Circle, on the U of
T campus.
For more information go to www.smallworldmusic.com or call 416 536-5439.

Worlds Of Music Toronto (WOMT) is a unique organization, dedicated to
uniting  teachers and performers from diverse cultural backgrounds with
students interested  in expanding their musical knowledge. Now entering its
eighth season of  cross-cultural music education, the non-profit
corporation has taught hundreds of students the joy of exploring other
cultures.

The spring workshop session  runs for ten weeks.  Classes are two hours
long and  are open to musician and non-musician, beginner and advanced
students. Fee: $150 and $75 for U of T students.The nine workshops
encompass traditional disciplines ranging from Canada to India, from  the
Balkans to Ghana. The instructors are all dedicated teachers and performers
with years of  experience in their respective traditions. Musical training
is not  required for participation - just enthusiasm and a desire to learn
and have fun.

Ann MacKeigan, producer of CBC Radio One's world music magazine program,
Global Village, has taken several workshops. "The whole experience of
playing music in groups with others is such a high. And here you can enter
at any level and find a place within the group.
It really does teach people the joy of exploring another culture."


Multi-Musical Toronto - Jowi Taylor
A user's guide to the cultural traditions that make up the wonderful
diversity that is Toronto. Join the host of CBC Radio's Global Village for
a musical and culinary travelogue.

Rhythms of Latin America - Rodrigo Chavez
The exciting rhythms and sensual sounds from Cuba, Brazil and elsewhere
have taken hold in North America. Experience these rich rhythmic traditions
with one of Toronto's most respected Latin American musicians.

Balkan Music - Irene Markoff
A journey into Bulgaria, Macedonia, Croatia and Turkey for singers and
instrumentalists.

Canadian Fiddling - Anne Lederman
A rich and venerable tradition, folk fiddling traces its roots back to the
beginning of our country's history.

Ghanaian Drumming - Kwasi Dunyo
Master drummer Kwasi Dunyo is renowned for spreading the joy of rhythm to
his students. He has taught at universities in the US and Canada and has
performed throughout the world.

Indian Music - Gauri Guha
Designed to offer the student a basic understanding and appreciation of
Indian classical music, the workshop focuses on singing as a way to
understand the raga system.

Japanese Taiko Drumming.
Working with the Isshin Daiko drumming ensemble, students will be
introduced to the power and discipline of the Japanese drum tradition.

Portuguese Music - Nuno Cristo
Students will learn infectious and beautiful traditional songs and dances
in an ensemble setting.

Gamelan of Java - Intan Murtadza
An opportunity to play on the beautiful bronze and wood instruments that
make up the Indonesian gamelan orchestra. A music that is open to all as it
does not use Western notation


Alan Davis
Small World Music
29 Gwynne Ave.
Toronto
M6K 2C2
Canada

416  536-5439
fax:   536-2742
www.smallworldmusic.com

- derek andrews
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workday / mailto:derek@harbourfront.on.ca
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