Have you been mesmerized by the energy and cohesion of the carnival street percussion groups of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil? Feel the beat for yourself in this weekly Brazilian bateria class to learn the fundamentals of samba percussion technique and repertoire. Levine Music is partnering with EducArte to present this bateria – the percussion ensemble driving the groove of the whole samba band.
EducArte’s percussion director and Rio de Janeiro native André Coelho guides us on our musical journey, shaped by his experience playing with carnival groups, including Carmelitas, Céu na Terra, Cacique de Ramos, Orquestra Voadora, Prata Preta, and Tá Pirando.
EducArte at Levine welcomes all levels, from beginners to advanced, semi-professionals, and music teachers. No auditions required. The bateria class meets for 1.5 hours a week to work on technique and repertoire and to rehearse for group performances. All students will have the opportunity to perform periodically, if they choose to.
Please see our online bateria demonstration videos here.
$25 drop-ins available at the door.
For more information, please contact Senior Director of Music Education Logan Massey at lmassey@levinemusic.org