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INTERNATIONAL PERCUSSION WORKSHOPS, DRUM CAMPS, EVENTS AND FESTIVALS

WWW.KOSAMUSIC.COM THE MISSION

KoSA Music is dedicated to developing and promoting percussive arts events that specialize in active mutual participation by professionals and students. This goal is met by featuring the best programs taught by some of the fi nest artists and instructors today.

We purposely keep the size of the program small to fa- A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTORS cilitate personalized learning in a friendly, accessible Music is the greatest gift to humanity. Through environment. We plan our music, barriers are broken down as the “lan- program carefully to incor- guage” of music transcends all cultures, all re- porate and share informa- ligions, and all spoken languages. Music can be tion essential for musicians understood by people across any cultural and from high school, college, geographical area. It is the universal language university, music educa- which binds us. More importantly, music has the tors, band directors, music power to reach into our soul and touch us emo- professionals and general drum enthusiasts. In addi- tionally. It is this powerful purity which makes tion, KoSA presents evening music such a positive infl uence, eradicating bor- concerts and performances ders and we feel it has the power to change the featuring some of today’s world for the better. most respected artists in the world of percussion. As our KoSA programs around the world have These concerts, in a festival perfectly illustrated, drummers can travel to any atmosphere, are open to the part of the world and instantly make connec- public and the community tions through their instrument and through the at large. language of rhythm and music. Whether we create programs in China, Cuba, the United States, The KoSA Percussion Work- Canada and now Italy….we all “speak” the same shops is open to everyone: language. The world is truly borderless and peo- percussionists, educators, ple are all the same. They all want a world where and musicians from every- there is no evil and as Cervantes- in Don Quixote where, of all ages and expe- accurately affi rmed: “Where there is music, there rience levels. is no evil”. Imagine what an incredible gift music is offering you: you have the power to – Drum Without Borders!

Aldo Mazza Dr. Jolán Kovács Founder / Artistic Director Founder and Project Coordinator

003 ALDO MAZZA BIOGRAPHY Internationally recognized drummer and percus- Aldo Nova. Aldo regularly is heard as a drum set sionist, Aldo Mazza is perhaps best known for artist, but he is equally acclaimed as a world per- his work with the percussion group, REPERCUS- cussionist and as a concert percussion performer. SION. He is also the founder and artistic director He has collaborated with such artists as James of the KoSA International Percussion Workshops Brown, Chris De Burgh, Frank Sinatra, Shirley and Festivals with programs around the world, Bassey, Claude Bolling and Oliver Jones. from China, Cuba, Europe, US and Canada, as well as an in demand as a recording artist, clinician Aldo has composed many percussion ensemble and educator. works authored many published articles, method books and has produced an instructional DVD in As member of the percussion quartet, REPER- collaboration with Hudson Music and Drum Chan- CUSSION, Aldo has been on three world tours, nel. He regularly travels around the world perform- has recorded fi ve CDs with his ensemble, over ing and giving workshops and clinics. Under the 100 Cds with major artists and has appeared on umbrella of his company KoSA, Aldo organizes numerous television shows. He has played with educational study trips and cultural exchanges to major Canadian symphony orchestras, he has countries such as Cuba, China and Italy. His diverse performed at music festivals around the world, professional background in rock, pop, classical, and has played for Canadian Prime Ministers and world music and jazz, along with his keen interest American Presidents. in ethnomusicology has led him to create his personal hybrid percussion approach in playing. As a solo artist, Aldo has appeared in numerous fi lm documentaries, radio, fi lm sound tracks www.aldomazza.com and television shows. Throughout his career, he www.kosamusic.com has recorded with such artists as Celine Dion, www.facebook.com/aldomazzadrums Alain Caron, Jon Bon Jovi, Nikki Yanofsky and www.facebook.com/kosamusic

005 KoSA / NYU

On February 13th, the NYU Steinhardt Percussion cial guests Barry Olsen and the NYU African Gyil Freedom. Next we were treated to Katy Clinch and Studies Program (Jonathan Haas, Director) host- and Percussion Ensemble joined Ms. Naranjo for a the Juilliard Pre-College Percussion Ensemble, “WOMEN ed their first-ever collaboration withKoSA (Aldo unique, vibrant, and energetic performance, featur- performing Nigel Westlake’s masterpiece, Ompholo Mazza, Director) and Hit Like a Girl (David Levine, ing the music of West Africa. Next up was Cherisse Centric Lecture. NYU’s very own Palladium Percus- Director). This year’s event, Celebrating Women in Osei, most recently know for her work with Bryan sion quartet performed Steve Reich’s Mallet Quartet IN PERCUSSION Percussion, included a variety of clinics and mas- Ferry and Mika. Her session discussed technique, and an original work entitled At Least It’s Raining, terclasses with artists from around the world, con- practice routines, and was filled in with an incred- composed by ensemble member Luis Jácome. The cluding with a Showcase performance on Saturday ible display of talent and musicianship, as Ms. Osei Showcase Concert concluded with an unbeliev- THEME” evening. played along to a variety of tracks. The clinic por- able performance by the School of Rock All Girl tion of the day finished with a very special pre- All Star Band. This talented ensemble, made up Lindsay Artkop from Berklee College, winner of sentation by Julie Spencer and Aldo Mazza. Their of musicians from the Tri-State area, performed a ROCKED the 2015 – 2016 Hit like a Girl competition, began friendship, knowledge and experience, and musical variety of songs by artists such as Led Zeppelin and the day showcasing her impeccable skills on drum skills shined together on stage as they discussed Steely Dan. The atmosphere was electric as the girls set. Following her was Grammy award winner Terri and demonstrated the art of improvisation. As a finished their set. THE BIG APPLE Lyne Carrington, who spoke about her cymbal special treat, their session concluded with a per- preferences and journey in her musical career as formance by the All-Women Batala New York City A special thanks to all of the individuals that made a drummer. Reynaliz Herrera and her group from Samba and Reggae Group. Their spirit and high- this event possible, including Jonathan Haas, Aldo Boston, MA performed an original theater and per- energy had the audience on their feet. Mazza, David Levine, event Co-Directors Rose Egan cussion piece, incorporating elements of comedy and Luz Carime Santa-Coloma, NYU Steinhardt and and drama. The final event of the day was the Showcase Con- the Frederick Loewe Theatre staff and crew, and cert, bringing together artists from around the lastly, to all of our sponsors who laid the foundation The audience was floored by the fourth session of world for a performance that included a variety of for this incredible event- Tama , Zildjian, KoSA Music, the day, which featured Valerie Naranjo, percus- styles and genres. The incredible Julie Spencer and Mapex, Ludwig, Vic Firth, Mike Balter, Sabian, NYU, sionist for Saturday Night Live, Broadway’s The Lion Aldo Mazza performed Ms. Spencer’s work for drum Hit Like a Girl, School of Rock, LP, Evans, Pro Mark, King, and NYU Steinhardt faculty member. Very spe- set, marimba, and speech, Everybody Talks about Nork Musik Gibraltar, DW Remo.

006z 007 KoSA VERMONT: 20 YEARS OF DRUM MAGIC!

The KoSA International Percussion Workshop, be an amazing week but didn’t know it would broadcast. Stay tuned to hear the mind-blowing James Taylor of the Music Business Institute. A Drum Camp and Festival celebrated a two decade surpass my expectations 10 fold. The people performances of KoSA’s stellar faculty which in- memorable skype session was also included in the history of intensive learning, living and playing I had the pleasure of meeting and hang with cluded: Dennis Chambers (Santana), John jam-packed schedule with none other than KoSA with internationally celebrated drum & percussion (faculty & participants),the performances, the Blackwell (Prince), Glen Velez (Grammy Award Faculty alumni Mike Mainieri and Rich Holly who masters. Held in the serene green mountains of lectures, talks, the musical collaborations in- Frame Drum master), Bill Bachman (Marching were happy to partake in this year’s KoSA, albeit Vermont every summer, KoSA Co-Founders and Di- cluding the late night hangs were all magical Percussion guru), Massimo Cusato (South Ital- virtually. rectors, Aldo Mazza and his wife Dr. Jolán Kovács and inspirational. ian Tamburello), Mario DeCiutiis (KAT electron- did not disappoint the lucky individuals who at- ics founder), Frank Epstein (Boston Symphony Continuing the long-standing tradition, KoSA tended this uniquely inspiring event. In fact, both This year’s theme: “The time is now: Drum!” was a Orchestra), Dom Famularo (drumming’s Global awarded “Lifetime Achievement” awards this year participants and KoSA Faculty were on a clear fitting message to all about having no regrets in Ambassador), Julie Spencer (classical marimba to two very deserving KoSA Faculty members: the high from the drum magic that they experienced. the choices that you make in life, of not putting artist), Aldo Mazza (Repercussion/KoSA Artistic immensely gifted Dennis Chambers, as well as a A first time participant, 17 year-old Ethan Swit- things off until later, of pursuing your passion in Director & Founder), Allan Molnar (Music tech- visibly moved John Blackwell, a first-time KoSA zer of Massachusetts (USA), described his week life and DRUM! . And this is just what the par- nology), Valerie Naranjo (Saturday Night Live), Faculty member, who was completely surprised at KoSA as “ a totally transformative experi- ticipants did at KoSA morning, noon and night. Damian Corniola (Australian drumset artist), to receive such an accolade. KoSA’s “Recognition ence that every musician should experience.” Regardless of the wide-ranging ages from young Marcus Santos (Brazilian master- Berklee College, Award“ were also presented to Mario DeCiutiis Faculty Alumni and Marching Percussion master teens to mature adults, all attendees bonded Grooversity founder), Jeff Salisbury (University and Michael Wimberly in acknowledgement of Bill Bachman agreed with Switzer’s sentiment and quickly like intimate family members, each bring- of Vermont), William Armando Rodriguez (Cu- their tireless efforts in promoting music educa- stated: “Nowhere but at KoSA have I found such ing their personal experience from such varied ban master), Scott Swimmer (DrumStrong/Com- tion and for being dedicated ambassadors to- a close warm connection between students and geographical areas such as Western and Eastern munity drumming), and Michael Wimberly (West wards the KoSA mission. Faculty.” And first-time faculty member, steel pan Canada, all over the U.S, Germany, Australia, Italy, African Drumming), The nightly performances also artist Tracy Thornton returned home exhilarated and Switzerland to name but a few places. featured smoking hot performances from KoSA’s The KoSA world is continuously in expansion with from his introduction to the KoSA experience and rhythm section: Francesco Beccaro on bass, and programs not only in USA (New York, Vermont, and wrote “ Everyone was amazing and welcomed The nightly concerts of the KoSA Music Fesitval Bob Quaranta on piano. Special highlights of the Miami), but in Cuba ,Europe and in China. For more me with open arms. They made me feel like were recorded this year in collaboration with week included Jim Bailey‘s (Evans Drumheads) information on all things KoSA, visit us at www.kosa- family from the get go. I knew it was going to Drum Channel (www.drumchannel.com) for future tuning class and a deeply informative session with music.com and at facebook.com/kosamusic

008 009 DRUM PARTIES , COMPANY TEAM BUILDING, EVENTS

At KoSA, we are dedicated to the power and promise of drumming and percussion. KoSA Drum Parties are how we bring the life-changing experience of group drumming to you. Whether you are hosting a birthday party, having a gathering of friends and family, are responsible for planning an inclusive corporate event ,a retreat, a special public event, or are simply after an en- tertaining experience you and your fellow participants will never forget, we are your facilitor!

010 011 KOSA INSTRUMENTS RENTAL HAS A VERY LARGE AND UNIQUE COLLECTION OF DRUMS, WORLD PERCUSSION, MALLETS AND SPECIALTY DRUMS AND PERCUSSION IN THE MONTREAL AREA.

KoSA CHINA: “CRUISING” TO NEW HEIGHTS AFTER SIX YEARS!

We offer: Internationally regarded drum and percus- port city of Tianjin, China on a luxury • Reliable service, catering to all in the Montreal area. sion artist Aldo Mazza, had the incredible cruise ship and heading straight to Japan. • We can ship anywhere! opportunity to teach and perform in front Throughout the week, drumset classes were • Support and recommendations for the working percussionist and drummer. of six hundred eager Chinese drum enthu- given on the ship to school-aged partici- • We can provide on-site technical assistance for logistics, set-ups during your siasts alongside an international faculty – pants alongside the watchful eye and help rehearsals and concerts. all this on a cruiseship! This was the sixth of their parents. An important ingredient • Drum tuning; we tune your instruments to your specifications context and needs edition of the well-established annual event to the success of the 9-Beats School Sys- produced in collaboration with China’s repu- tem is the very important teacher training Notre connaissance des percussions nous permet de vous fournir des instru- table 9 Beats Music Education Schools, a seminars. These lucky teachers were taught ments adaptés à vos besoins. Nous sommes au service du percussionniste, du nation wide effort consisting of an aston- by this year’s stellar faculty: Rick Latham batteur, des événements corporatifs, des fêtes privées, des écoles, des festi- ishing 400 school locations throughout (U.S), Pete Lockett (U.K), Izumi Koga (Ja- vals, de l’enregistrement studio et télévisuel. China. Mazza is the Founder and Artistic pan), Dom Famularo (U.S), Chris Trzcinski Director of KoSA Music, along with his wife (U.S), Nicholas McBride (Australia) Sam Nous sommes des professionnels opérant dans l’industrie depuis plus de 40 ans Dr. Jolán Kovács. KoSA Music has a 20 year Debell (U.K) An Yu “Ryan” (China), Han ayant performé sur scènes, enseigné et fourni des instruments de percussion successful track record of producing high- Bingchen (China), and Canadian drummer dans le cadre de nos programmes bien connus à travers le monde! level music camps, workshops and festivals Aldo Mazza. worldwide and the China event is one that Mazza always looks forward to and is proud Plans are already underway for next year’s 2207 Ave Beaconsfield Montreal, Quebec CANADA 1-800-541-8401 to see grow each year by leaps and bounds! event in China with a possibly bigger col- [email protected] [email protected] 514-482-5554 laboration with the reputable 9 Beats school The 2015 event kicked off by leaving the directed by Mr. Li Hongyu.

013 KoSA CALABRIA (ITALIA)

Full immersion nel Southern Italian Drumming, drum set, tamburello and drum set combinations, percussion and rhythms, Ritmi Cubani,nella meravigliosa cornice della cittadina balne- PRESENTING THE are di Locri (Calabria), nel sud Italia. Il meraviglioso scenario naturale di questa bella regione del sud Italia è impareggiabile TAMBURINO per compiere questa esperienza culturale! ALDO MAZZA SIGNATURE Total immersion in Southern Italian drumming, percussion, SOUTHERN ITALIAN electronic hand percussion, drum set , Cuban rhythms, drum DRUM set and tamburello combinations, & rhythms in the scenic seaside village of Locri, Italy. The authentic natural setting of this beautiful southern Italian region is conducive to this unparal- leled hands-on cultural learning experience! THE PROGRAM All participants will receive instruction in the following areas:

• Drumset (Funk, Jazz, Cuban & Rock)

• Frame drumming of Southern Italy and the various styles in the region ( including Tamburello, Tambora, Tamburo, Tamburino)

• Drumset/Frame drums and Drumset/Djembe:Hybrid playing concepts

• Cuban percussion and drumset CLASSES 4 intensive hands-on classes per day (small class size) CONCERTS Each evening concerts in the majestic Cinema Vittoria “Sala Rossa”

All festival concerts are open to the public

Jam sessions following each evening concert ,there are seaside open jam sessions with participants and faculty WORKSHOP LOCATION

All wokshop activities are held in the beautiful seaside resort town of Locri in the Calabria region of Italy (Southern Italy). www.cooperman.com Classes and concerts take place at the Cinema Vittoria,“Sala Rossa” 014 015 KoSA CUBA TRADITIONAL CUBAN RHYTHM “CONGA COMPARSA” KoSA ADAPTATION FOR DRUMSET. Cuba GROUP TRAVEL Here is another interesting example of creating a very funky groove based on this rhythm from Santiago ,Cuba .Lear hands separately then put them together and add the feet. Once you have Travel CUBA MUSIC PERFORMANCE , EDUCATIONAL a good understanding of this, continue to develop and improvise on the basic ide AND CULTURAL TRIPS * from book “Cuban Rhythms for Percussion and Drumset: The Essentials “ by Aldo Mazza exotic. educational. essential.

Planning a trip with your on-hand guides and coordina- group to Cuba? KoSA has over tors. Music groups are scheduled 20 years of experience in or- to rehearse and have musical ganizing events, festivals and coaching with some of Cuba’s major international workshops finest artists in preparation for in collaboration with Cuba’s concert performance opportu- cultural entities, the Ministry nities. Included will be visits of Culture and government of- to schools, festivals, museums, ficials. We have been working tourist and historic site tours as well very closely with many and close cultural exchanges of Cuba’s best known and re- with peer groups in Cuba. KoSA Cuba Music spected international artists and institutions. Cuba is a mecca for music not Festivals include only in traditional and popular the annual KoSA These trips are customized ac- but in jazz, classical and cho- Cuba Percussion cording to your type of group, ral. Their educational system is Workshop, KoSA ages, interests and mission one of the best in the world, as Cuba Band Trips, be it musical, educational or education is not only free but a cultural including legal travel top priority. The level of music educational tours for USA based groups. KoSA and culture is very impressive has built a large support in- and your group will have the and more... frastructure in Cuba over the experience of a lifetime. years. We have brought many These trips are available any musical instruments and other time during the year with the supplies, which are used in exception of August. All trips completely custom our projects giving us total include meals, hotel, local control of our group activities transportation, visits, musical programs year round and itineraries. coaching and lessons as well as available. most activities. Ask us ! Each group is accompanied by our professional team every step Please visit our website to view Kosamusic.com of the way. It is a “turn-key” our KoSA Cuba Travel www. voyage full of unforgettable mo- kosamusic.com and contact us ments. Your group will have a full at 514-482-5554 or 800-541- time private tour bus as well as 8401. 016 017 KoSA CUBA

ticipants of the KoSA Cuba workshops were bination of musical styles, at once planned and treated as VIP guests of the Havana Rhythm spontaneous, raw and refined –at once eternal DREAM DRUM ADVENTURES, and Dance Festival where they witnessed un- and always, always, always in the moment. forgettable concerts at the Teatro Mella in the Vedado district. Every night participants were “There’s nothing like hearing and seeing the WHITE SAND BEACHES, MOJITOS AND dazzled by dance and music extravaganzas music made in its birthplace,” says Mazza. “It’s featuring some of Cuba’s leading traditional easier to learn it when it’s in the air all around and popular dance troupes. After the show, you.” “Along with the scent of the fresh grilled MORE! the still buzzing crowd would spill out into meats and fish and the mojitos!” his wife Jolán the garden bar beside the theater to kick off adds with a smile. And to top it all off, the Since 2002, KoSA has been bringing groups The KoSA Workshops week of study began a week-long series of rumba concert parties. participants do get in some recreational time of drum and percussion lovers of all skill lev- with a lecture by one of Cuba’s leading eth- in their musically jam-packed schedules, enjoy- els and of all ages to study with some of nomusicologists, Dr. Olavo Rodriguez, who The last concert Saturday night proved that just ing the architectural beauty of old Havana ,for Cuba’s grand masters as well as school music explained the social and historical context when you think the energy on a Cuban stage example, a trip to the local market, and a heav- groups. The trips are the brainchild of the of a musical culture that for centuries has can’t possibly fly any higher, it can. The crowd enly outing to a white-sand beach within the two founders of KoSA Music: Aldo Mazza –a absorbed and forever altered every musical cheered the young semi-finalists in the drum- city limits at a exclusive private beach club. world-touring Canadian percussionist and his form arriving on its shores, from traditional ming contest, including a blind bongo player musician wife Dr. Jolán Kovács. For the past African religious music to traditional/colonial and a bata player, maybe the youngest of the “There is no music like Cuban music and no 14 years, KoSA not only has created an in- Spanish (and French) dance music, Spanish lot, who, when asked by the judges to perform place like Cuba,” Mazza says. “We love to in- credibly unique study program for music en- ballads, jazz and contemporary pop. Morn- the one bata rhythm requiring singing, quickly troduce people to it. We also love to welcome thusiasts coming from all of the world, but ing and afternoon workshops featured lead- popped his gum out of his mouth and put it in back the people who’ve come year after year also has played a key role in the music scene ing names in Cuban and world music such as the pocket of his jeans. Festival director Piloto’s (one participant in particular has been com- in Havana, and in particular with KoSA’s Tomas Ramos-“Panga” (studio conga artist); band, Klimax, lit up the stage with its flavor of ing for ten years straight from Switzerland!) close collaboration with Giraldo Piloto, the Julio Lopez and Jean Roberto (Klimax); Adel salsa and then one of the island’s leading rumba to keep improving their skills in Cuban drum- Founder and Director of the Fiesta del Tam- Gonzalez (Afro-Cuban Allstars); Oliver Val- ensembles, Osain del Monte, brought the audi- ming and see what the incredible musicians of bor ( Havana Rhythm and Dance Festival), des (Studio drum set artist); Enrique Pla ( ence to its feet and into a frenzy. As soon as this incredible island will do next.” which takes place annually at the same time Irakere); Walfredo Reyes, Jr. (Chicago); and the last beat was struck, Klimax, who had re- as the KoSA Cuba workshops. In fact, KoSA is the talented drummer Juan Carlos Rojas “El turned to the stage, took off again, soon joined KoSA Cuba Workshop & Fiesta del Tambor an important sponsor and collaborator of the Peje” (Chucho Valdes). Two special guest art- by the resplendent Brenda Navarrete rapping to sponsors include Sabian, Gon Bops, Evans, Re- Fiesta del Tambor bringing the instrument ists joined the program this year: legendary the beat, and then with a signal from Piloto, the gal Tip, KoSA Music prizes given to the national contest winners drummer Alex Acuña (Weather Report) and rumba group jumped in, in what could have been in the categories of drumset, timbales, con- the incomparable Pete Lockett (master tabla the quintessential Cuban musical moment of the For more information on all of their programs, gas and bongos. artist from England). After dinner, the par- week: a seemingly effortless, utterly joyous com- visit www.kosamusic.com

018 019 KoSA MIAMI & SFCPA 2ND ANNUAL EVENT: A MUSICAL BLAST!

The 2nd edition of the KoSA Miami/SFCPA ous approaches to perform these traditional more. The faculty and attendees participated in ticipants were taught the importance of play- weekend intensive workshop, a collaboration rhythms on drumset. Participants worked on discussions and gave their own opinions, making more musically and learning the forms and with the “South Florida Center for Percussive several pieces to perform publicly at the close ing it a very exciting and fulfilling class. Sat- structures of music — regardless of style. Arts” founded by Brandon Cruz, was a musi- of the event. Bill Bachman then taught the urday’s full day of classes was followed by an cal blast! Registrants participated in classes participants many invaluable technical exer- informal concert at the SFCPA venue for all who True to the long standing KoSA tradition, the of Brazilian percussion, African drumming tra- cises to improve speed, precision and per- attended and gave a chance to rehearse for the event closed with an unforgettable grand finale ditions on drum set, Cuban rhythms, as well formance in marching percussion. The class final concert. concert at Florida International University. The as advanced snare drum techniques in the worked on a number of personal techniques concert was free and open to the public and was marching context. The well-attended, jam- that Bill has developed from his books while On Sunday, Marcus Santos continued his fas- recorded for future broadcast. This spectacu- packed schedule also included classes and preparing some pieces to perform at the end cinating journey through Brazilian rhythm. lar concert featured: Marcus Santos, who per- performances on classical marimba. concert for the public. Eriko Daimo worked Bill Bachman continued the KoSA Program formed solo and with his ensemble performing closely with her class on techniques of the by teaching his class a more specialized quad some special Brazilian pieces prepared over the Friday evening was dedicated to the welcome marimba and rehearsed the participants in technique as well as snare drum techniques. weekend workshop. Eriko Daimo wowed the au- session, followed by masterclasses conducted preparation of their live performance at the He put everyone through a great workout as dience with a beautiful marimba solo, followed by KoSA Co-founder and Artistic Director: Aldo end of the weekend. well as teaching the class the art of “how to by a piece that she prepared with her class. Mazza, and renowned faculty members: Eriko rehearse the section for ultimate results.” Aldo Mazza performed a solo work and then was Daimo, Bill Bachman and Marcus Santos. Besides making music, a special highlight of the Grammy winner and drummer extraordinaire joined by his class performing an arrangement event was addressing the business aspect of mu- ,Terri Lyne Carrington, worked with the class of the “Abodan” rhythm of the Ivory Coast for Saturday began early with Marcus Santos giv- sic which was hosted by Aldo Mazza. This year, on jazz concepts and musical drumming. She djembes, dun duns and drum set. Terri Lyne Car- ing hands-on classes concentrating on the KoSA Miami welcomed The Sessions, which is a worked with the participants by highlight- rington performed several jazz works with the “Maracatu” rhythm of northeast Brazil. Marcus special seminar presentation featuring panelists ing the techniques she was taught by Allan house band (Jaime Ously on bass and Hal Roland gave a great history lesson around the music Dom Famularo and music business lawyer and Dawson as well as explaining the methods she on piano) wowing the audience with some great and special playing techniques. Aldo Mazza specialist, Paul Quin, who covered the topics of has developed to perform more musically on intensive musical performances. Bill Bachman followed with a hands-on West African class professional development, how to take care of drum set. Terri Lyne finished the classes with performed a solo on his quad setup and the class on djembes and dun duns covering several tra- your business as a musician, organization, pro- a rhythm section lab playing with bass player, ensemble joined him for a finale piece bringing ditional rhythms. Participants explored vari- fessionalism, royalties, legal aspects, and much Jaime Ousley, and pianist, Hal Roland. Par- the whole event to a great finale climax.

020 021 LEARN WITH THE MASTERS! DVD IS AVAILABLE FROM HUDSON MUSIC AND ONLINE AT KOSAMUSIC.COM WITHOUT BORDERS

KoSA ACADEMY IN MONTREAL

The KoSA Academy is a year-round music school ticipate in weekly band class in Rock, Cuban and in the heart of the city that provides students Jazz ensembles. Academy students get the un- of all ages and all levels with the very best in- paralleled experience in participating in various NINE struction by its top-of-the-line faculty. The fac- KoSA activities and events organized throughout LESSONS ulty is comprised of professional instructors and the year in the city as well as performing at the AND performers who share a true passion to teach. end of the year concert. KoSA is also recognized Individual classes are offered on diverse instru- for preparing students for college and univer- ments on drumset, all world percussion instru- sity entrance music auditions. KoSA’s custom- LIVE ments, (Cuban, Brazilian, African etc), classical ized music-intense study programs for foreign students coming from as far as Brazil, Bermuda, PERFOMANCES LIFE-LONG percussion, bass, guitar, voice and keyboard. Group classes are offered at the KoSA Academy and Australia are also in high demand. For more AT LEARNING FOR ALL. in Brazilan percussion, African drumming, Cuban information on the KoSA Academy’s programs in percussion, as well as playing in a band. Stu- Montréal, please visit www.kosamusic.com 514 KOSA Kosamusic.com dents of all ages and levels are invited to par- 482-5554.

022 023 1-16TH NOTE + 1-8TH NOTE (OR DOTTED 8TH NOTE) RIDE PATTERN: IN 4/4 RESOLVING AFTER 3 MEASURES

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024 025 CREDITS their great instruments and continu- KoSA Webmasters ous support, the wonderful artists for Editors: and Social Media: sharing their talents with us, and of Aldo Mazza & Scott Rouse course the “KoSA” children who en- Dr. Jolán Kovács-Mazza Peter Bruce Wilder dure many crazy years of creating our events around the world – thank-you Artistic Director: Video: for being on board : Angelina, Mas- Aldo Mazza Angelina Mazza simo, and Gianluca Mazza! Projects Coordinator: Dr. Jolán Kovács-Mazza SPECIAL THANKS Massimo Cusato, Sergio Bellotti, Dave KOSA HEAD OFFICE KoSA Staff: Black (Alfred), Rick Gratton, John Angelina Mazza P.O Box 333 Station Saint-Jacques, DiRaimo, Dom Famularo, Phil Hood Massimo Mazza Montreal, Quebec , Canada H3C 2S1 (Drum! Magazine), Marco Mammoliti Gianluca Mazza (Planet/Drum), Ed French (Stackpole 514-482-5554 & French Law Offi ces), Don Lombardi Graphic Design: 1-800-541-8401 (DrumChannel,) Kevin Kearns and Pascal Milette (lab912.com) [email protected]

Modern Drummer Magazine, Mr. Li ©2016 Avedis Zildjian Company (9 Beats Music School – China), Pas- www.kosamusic.com Printer: cal Milette, Gigi Morello (GM Drum Imprimerie Pinard School), Allan Molnar, Mario DeCiuti- is, Vittorio Zannino (Teatro Vittoria), KoSA Photographers: Jim Norris (Canadian Musician), Kip Ross, Peter Bruce Wilder, Giraldo Piloto (Klimax- Cuba), Peter Roque Adalberto, Dr. Jolán Kovács, Wilder, Huguette M. Kovács, James Angelina Mazza Taylor (The Music Business Institute), the instrument manufacturers for

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