Enjoy these offerings on this fabulous fall weekend.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Hispanic Heritage Festival
7 PM - Brooklyn Music School - 126 Saint Felix Street
(Repeats Saturday at 7PM)
7 PM - Brooklyn Music School - 126 Saint Felix Street
(Repeats Saturday at 7PM)
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Brooklyn Music School hosts a cultural celebration of folklore, dance and music from six Latin American and Caribbean nations on Friday, October 15 and Saturday, October 16 at 7:00pm at the Brooklyn Music Playhouse Theatre located on 126 Saint Felix Street in Brooklyn.
Share the richness and diversity of Hispanic music, dance and folklore at The Hispanic Heritage Festival.
More information at www.brooklynmusicschool.org/news/192-hispanic-heritage-festival-oct-1516-7-pm
Tickets may be purchased at the school or via the school’s webpage www.brooklynmusicschool.org, or www.iseats.net for $10 dollars in advance or $20 at the door.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Jeff Newell’s New-Trad Octet
Sousa Brass Band Workshop
10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon - LAPC, 85 South Oxford Street
A young-people’s workshop on rhythm, brass bands, and Brooklyn’s place in American Music History
Sousa Brass Band Workshop
10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon - LAPC, 85 South Oxford Street
A young-people’s workshop on rhythm, brass bands, and Brooklyn’s place in American Music History
Members of Jeff Newell’s nationally acclaimed New-Trad Octet introduce young people to the sound and rhythm of brass band traditions from Africa and the Americas, featuring Haitian-influenced Sousa marches and much more. Targeted for children four to twelve years of age, activities will include playing horns and percussion along with movement. No previous experience is required and all equipment will be provided. Adults - $10, Children (17 & under) - $5
For information and advance tickets go to: www.new-trad.com
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Hymn Pan Alley: A Page in Brooklyn History
3 PM - LAPC, 85 South Oxford Street
3 PM - LAPC, 85 South Oxford Street
Jeff Newell’s nationally acclaimed New-Trad Octet pays tribute to Brooklyn’s place in American music history, featuring locally-grown music that has influenced the world. Along with marches by John Philip Sousa-played Haitian “Kompa” style-they’ll be playing “Hymn Pan Alley,” an exciting suite of hymns from Fort Greene-based composers which features jazz, mambo, and zydeco rhythms. Adults - $15, Children (12 & under) - Free
For information and advance tickets go to: www.new-trad.com
