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Twelve participants will obtain an intense master's experience during two weeks in Parets del Vallès, Barcelona, ​​Spain working with the teacher Gilberto Rebolledo.

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Repertoire of traditional songs from North, Central and South America. Compositional techniques, musical forms, a cappella arrangements and instrumental accompaniment. Characteristic instrumental assemblies, basic execution techniques, chord symbols (chart / lead sheet), instrumentation and other important aspects.

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The course consists of ten grupal daily sessions (9 - 1pm), and four units of private lessons of one hour, rehearsal and public concert in the Circular Theater of the C.E.M. María Grever. Each participant will enjoy four hours a day in a group and four hours or private sessions spread over the course, in addition to the final concert. The focus of the master class will be the analysis of some of the most representative musical forms of America in a more intimate approach to its evolutionary process, the composition and choral arrangements, as well as some basic patterns of execution, writing, interpretation and vocal and instrumental ensembles.

Participants can record all sessions on video. Participants are also encouraged to bring their instrument and join the rehearsals, as well as at the concert.

 

The Celam issue to the active and passive participants a digital and printable certification with a security code endorsed by the  MARÍA GREVER MUSICAL STUDY CENTER . A PDF digital edition of the repertoire to be analyzed will be delivered at no cost to the active and passive participants. A free membership is given to each active participant as a partner of The Celam. Each active participant or registered listener will enjoy a Membership in WikiCelam, a digital encyclopedia of Latin American music.

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Schedule

 

First week

For many years now, the popular music of Latin America and the Caribbean has gained ground worldwide as the media They have spread. This fact has contributed decisively to the brotherhood between peoples as well as to the conviction that man, like his music come from a single root, sharing through it the same interests, feelings and aspirations.

 

We will approach the analysis of some of the most representative musical forms of America in a more intimate approach to its evolutionary process, the composition and choral arrangements, as well as some basic patterns of execution, writing, interpretation and vocal and instrumental ensembles that are particular.

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Repertoire

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1-Quiero ser luz (Música y poesía: Daniel Reguera). 
Zamba (Argentina) 
Arreglo para SATB, Piano, Contrabajo y Bombo).
        
2-Mala suerte (Música y poesía: Eladia Blazquez). 
Chacarera  (Argentina) 
Arreglo para SATB, Guitarra y Bombo.

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3-Una canción (Música: Anibal Troilo, poesía: Cátulo Castillo).  
Tango (Argentina) 
Arreglo para SSCCTB+ Solo Bar. y Bandoneón.
            
4-Un vestido y un amor (Música y  poesía: Fito Páez). 
Balada (Argentina)
Arreglo para SSCCTB+Solo Ten. a cappella.

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5-Cueca de Manuel Rodríguez (Música: Gilberto Rebolledo, poesía: Pablo Neruda. 
Cueca (Chile) 
Arreglo para SATB, Piano, Guitarra y  Contrabajo.

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6-Toro mata (Música y poesía: C. Soto de la Colina).  
Landó (Perú)
Arreglo para SATB+Solo Ten. y Percusión peruana.

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7-Las flores buenas de Javier (Música y poesía: Chabuca Granda).  
Vals (Perú)
Arreglo para SAA+Solo A, Guitarra y Cajón peruano.

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8-Puñales (Música y poesía: Ulpiano Benítez).  
Yaraví (Ecuador)
Arreglo para  SATB  a cappella.

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9-Las caleñas  (Música y poesía: Arturo J. Ospina).  
Salsa (Colombia)
Arreglo para SATB+Solo Ten. a cappella.

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10-Mar e lua (Música y poesía: Chico Buarque) 
Balada (Brasil) 
Arreglo para SAA+Solo Contr., Piano, Guitarra, Bajo, Flauta y Cuerdas.

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11-La borinqueña (Música y poesía: Felipe Astol y Manuel F. Juncos).  
Danza (Puerto Rico) 
Arreglo para SATB+Solos a cappella y/o acomp. instrumental

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12-De las montañas venimos (Música y poesía: José Nogueras).  Parranda de navidad (Puerto Rico) 
Arreglo para  SATB a cappella.
             
13-Bilongo (Rodriguez Fife)  
Guaracha (Cuba)
Arreglo para Coro Mixto+solo Ten. Piano, Contrabajo y Percusión latina.

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14-Besos de fuego (Música: Angel Villoldo, Poesía: Mario de Jesús) 
Bolero (Caribe) 
Arreglo para SATB+Solo Contr. y Contrabajo.

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15-Nereidas (Amador Pérez Torres “Dimas”)
Danzón (México)
Arreglo para Coro mixto+Solistas

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16-Aires de golpe tuyero (Gilberto Rebolledo)
Temas arpa popular (Venezuela)
Arreglo para SATB  y Maracas.

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17-Cry me a river  (Arthur Hamilton ) 
Canción popular (USA)
Arreglo para SMC Guitarra y Contrabajo..

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18-Amapola (Juan Luis Guerra)
Balada (República Dominicana) 
Arreglo para SATB a cappella.

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Closing concert

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The closing concert takes place in the Circular Theater of the C.E.M. Mara Grever. The participants will be selected by the teacher.