Percussion
The principal study Percussion at the CvA offers a many-sided program which focuses on various musical styles, such as jazz, crossover, rock, pop, salsa, flamenco and music of African, Cuban and Brazilian origin. These styles are a model for the many musical styles in which an all-round percussionist in contemporary Western-European/US must be able to express himself.
The objective of the course is to train students to become all-round percussionists with optimum possibilities for a successful career. Besides the ability to play a large number of instruments - like timbales, conga, repenique as well as cajon, udu and miscellaneous small percussion instruments - the all-round percussionist must also be aware of each instrument's cultural background and its individual qualities. The creative development of the student is also of great importance for (future) performing, studio sessions, and/or a possible teaching position. This enables him/her to combine instruments and techniques in such a way that they will come up with unique grooves and sound.
Teachers are Bart Fermie and Lucas van Merwijk, guest teachers: Sjahin During, Jan Luc van Eendenburg, Gerardo Rosales and Alaor Soares. Ensembles will be taught by Ferial Karamat Ali and Randal Corsen.
