Ilu bata
In collaboration with Bombo Productions
Ilu Bata
Workshop level
Level 3
Dates
April 2027 - TBC
From Thurs 6 pm to Sun 4 pm
Type
Residential
Hours of study
Approx. 20
A series of intensive residential workshops focusing entirely on Cuban bata drumming. This workshop is suitable for existing players to further their knowledge and skills under the guidance of three highly experienced tutors.
We’ll be working on a number of Bata toques with an in-depth study into the language for each drum. The study will include learning long sequences of songs that require linking several different toques together.
“I get a great deal of enjoyment and fulfillment out of playing within a group situation as studying these rhythms alone never offers the full complement of how it should sound. I also really enjoy the added singing element of this course and would greatly appreciate more songs. Playing & singing is an underestimated skill and one that I intend to develop further. the amount we covered during the course was excellent and ran at just the right pace for me, enough to be pushed & stretched but not too much so I didn’t feel left behind.”
Collette, London
Ilu Bata is especially designed to work both as a stand alone workshop or as part of an on-going annual series. Each workshop has its own unique content and can also cater for players who have different levels of knowledge and ability.
Daytime sessions will focus on learning new material. Evening sessions will be set aside for students to play through what they’ve learnt during the day in a setting created to give participants a chance to engage in an informal environment that is closer to a Cuban Tambor.
Indoor accommodation
Camping
Instruments
Food
Free time
Your help
Venue
Wymondley Wood Scout & Guide Centre, Wymondley Road, Willian, Letchworth, Hertfordshire SG6 2UB
Schedule
Arrive from 6pm on Thursday. The workshop ends on Sunday after lunch.
Participants need to depart by 4pm on Sunday. Full details will be sent on registration.
Costs & Deadlines - TBC
Early Bird Rate – TBC
Standard Rate – TBC
Costs are inclusive of accommodation, food, tuition & administration
The final booking deadline is TBC
Payment Options
YOUR PLACE IS SECURED ONCE YOU HAVE MADE A PAYMENT
You can either make a payment now in full or pay a non-refundable deposit of £150 with the balance due by the final booking deadline date of TBC.
Instalments
You can pay in instalments. The first instalment has to be a deposit of £150.
Please discuss with us how you would like to do this: courses@ovm.co.uk
You can pay by card via our payment links below:
Non-refundable deposit
Standard Rate – full payment
or via bank transfer:
Account name: One Voice Music
Sort code: 40-28-14
Account number: 01712144
Course reference: ILB27
Bookings
Please fill in the registration form by clicking the link below
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Enquiries
Tel: 07833 377 432
Email: courses@ovm.co.uk