Percussion Workshop

RIGÓ x Tiago Candal

Join our Percussion Workshop, if you wish to learn about percussion in traditional folk songs from various cultures in Europe, Latin-America and North Africa.

During the wokshop, participants get to learn about a variety of traditional instruments, styles and techniques and play percussion as an ensemble.

The course ends in a joint concert with RIGÓ choir, where the workshop participants get to present their work.

About the workshop

Introduction Workshop

The introduction workshop is open for anyone, who is curious to learn about various folk traditions and percussion. We will get familiar with styles common in various European, Latin American and North African folk traditions.

We will be working as a group, focusing on interplay, rhythmic games and getting familiar with various instruments and roles present in a percussion ensemble. No prior experience with music is needed to participate.

Advanced Workshop

During the advanced course, the participants will work more in depth with technique and will be learning two original arrangements from the repertoire of RIGÓ choir, which will be presented on a concert together with choir at Marienlyst Parkfestival.

On previous workshops we have worked on songs and styles from Spain, Portugal, Brazil, Sweden, Denmark and Kurdistan. On this occasion we will be focusing on a French and a Chilean folk song.

We recommend this course for those who have some experience with music (singing or playing an instrument). Being able to read sheet music is not required as we will learn all material by ear. As the workshop is based on the interplay between different instruments and roles, participants of different levels will find challenges equal to their own level and interest.

This event is supported by RIGÓ, turkis, Marienlyst Parkfestival and Statens Kunstfond.

About the instructor

Tiago Candal is a Portuguese-Brazilian multi-instrumentalist, composer and sound technician. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Production and Technology and a Master’s Degree in Composition.

With several years of experience in playing, learning and teaching traditional music from different parts of the Globe, and over 15 years of experience in music pedagogy - ranging in a variety of contexts from music schools, workshops and mentoring ethnos folk music exchanges for young musicians.

He has been playing percussion from a young age in a classical context and later on has been studying traditional styles with teachers like Quiné Teles, Tiago Manuel Soares, António Serginho and Juan de La Fuente. He has been performing for 10 years with the Ethnic Percussion Ensemble of Porto.

Practical Information

Schedule

Introduction Workshop

6th of June between 10.00 - 13.00

Advanced Workshop
6th of June 14.00 - 17.00
7th of June 10.00 - 17.00

Concert
13th of June at Marienlyst Parkfestival with RIGÓ Choir

Participation Fee

Introduction workshop

Normal fee: 300 kr

With student discount: 200 kr

Full course (Introduction & Advanced Workshop)

Normal fee: 500 kr With student discount: 400 kr

Address

turkis, Vester Allé 15, 8000 Aarhus

Apply

By filling the form below latest the 15th of May. As we have a limited amount of spots, it is recommended to apply as soon as possible to secure your spot.

APPLICATION FORM