Music we teach
Regional Music
Music from where students live. Caribbean, Latin American, African and European traditions are core curriculum, not an afterthought.
What students study
- Caribbean rhythms
- Brazilian & Andean traditions
- West & Southern African music
- Eastern European folk
- Local repertoire
Musicians we listen to
Tito PuenteCelia CruzAntônio Carlos JobimAstor PiazzollaBéla BartókFela Kuti
Listening, technique and ensemble playing are taught together. Students perform what they learn and create work of their own.
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