Percussion Workshop
RIGÓ x Tiago Candal
Intensive percussion workshop based on music traditions, where percussion is a central part of the folk tradition.
During the several day wokshop, participants get to learn about a variety of traditional instruments, styles and techniques and play percussion as an ensemble.
The course ends with a joint concert with RIGÓ choir, where the participants of the percussion workshop accompanies a few songs from the repertoir of the choir.
About the workshop
During a several day course, the participants learn about various traditional instruments, styles and techniques from cultures, where percussion is a central part of the folk tradition. The participants learn original arrangements written for the ensemble. The course ends in a joint concert with the choir at, where the workshop participants get to present their work.
The main objective is to work as a group exploring the roles present in the ensemble and the counterpoint between the different parts that result in complex rhythmic patterns. Playing together and understanding how the instruments complement and support each other is a central part of the workshop.
As the workshop is based on the interplay between different instruments and roles, participants of different levels can find challenges fitting to their level and interest. Knowing how to read sheet music is not a requirement as all material will be taught by ear.
About the instructor
Tiago Candal is a Portuguese-Brazilian multi-instrumentalist and composer. 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 for over 6 years - he has a special fascination for cross-cultural exchanges.
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.
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