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The Spring Festival of World Music and Jazz 2010 Concert Series, which runs from May 14–18 and May 21–23, 2010 will feature performances by UCLA's wide array of world music ensembles, plus UCLA jazz combos, the UCLA Jazz Orchestra, the UCLA LatinJazz Ensemble and the UCLA Contemporary Jazz Ensemble. All performances will take place in Schoenberg Hall and are free and open to the public. Parking is available for $10.00 in Lot #2 (corner of Hilgard and Westholme Avenues). Click here for flier to download Friday, May 14 7 p.m. Music of India Ensemble Shujaat Khan and Abhiman Kaushal, co-directors Music of Bali Ensemble I Nyoman Wenten, director The Music of India Ensemble performs short compositions of North Indian classical and semi-classical ragas (harmonic modes) and talas (rhythmic patterns on tabla, or drums). The ensemble is made up of the students of Shujaat Husain Khan on vocals and sitar (a long-necked lute with seven principal strings, plus 12 to 20 sympathetic strings) and the students of Abhiman Kaushal on tabla. The Music of Bali Ensemble features gamelan music (the generic Indonesian word for orchestra) and dance. The Balinese gamelan gong kebyar is famous for its fast tempos, abrupt changes of texture and brilliantly costumed dancers who act out stories from the Hindu Ramayana.
Saturday, May 15 7 p.m. Near East Ensemble A.J. Racy, director Music of China Ensemble Chi Li, director The Near East Ensemble presents music and instruments from the Arab world. Its repertoire includes old court music genres from the Ottoman era, mystical works related to the Sufi Islamic sect, modal and drum improvisations, nightclub pieces, and songs from rural folk celebrations.The Music of China Ensemble performs arias from Kun opera of the 16th century, "silk-and-bamboo" wind and string music from the Shanghai area, folk dances for festive celebration, zheng zither music in the Keijia style from Canton Province, music for large percussion ensembles, and modern compositions for traditional Chinese wind and string ensembles.
Sunday, May 16 7 p.m. Music of the Balkans Ensemble Ivan and Tzvetanka Varimezovi, co-directors Bluegrass and Old-Time String Ensemble Anthony Seeger, director The Music of the Balkans Ensemble focuses on Bulgarian traditional songs and music. The ensemble also includes a women's choir that performs a capella arrangements of folk songs in two- and three-part harmony.The Bluegrass and Old-Time String Ensemble performs traditional music of America, with a focus on instrumental music of the American South.
Monday, May 17 7 p.m. Student Jazz Combos Showcase Concert This show features UCLA jazz combos directed by Kenny Burrell, George Bohanon, Clayton Cameron, Charley Harrison, Charles Owens and Michele Weir.
Tuesday, May 18 7 p.m. Big Band Concert Schoenberg Hall, Schoenberg Music Building This concert will feature the UCLA Jazz Orchestra, directed by Charley Harrison; the UCLA Latin Jazz Ensemble, directed by Dr. Bobby Rodriguez; and the UCLA Contemporary Jazz Ensemble, directed by Kenny Burrell and James Newton.
Friday, May 21 7 p.m. Music of Korea Ensemble Dong Suk Kim, director The Music of Korea Ensemble presents a variety of styles of court and folk music and dance traditions.
Saturday, May 22 7 p.m. Music of West Africa Ensemble Kobla Ladzekpo, director Music of Brazil Ensemble Kirk Brundage, director The Music of West Africa Ensemble performs the music and dances of the Ewe people of Ghana and Togo, the Fon people of Benin, and the Ashanti people of Ghana. The ensemble produces complex polyphonic textures on a variety of drums, bells and rattles to accompany dramatic and entertaining social dances.The Music of Brazil Ensemble features Afro-Brazilian percussion commonly found throughout Brazil's major cities. The ensemble's repertoire incorporates various styles, including samba batucada, in the tradition of Río de Janeiro's samba schools; samba reggae and samba afro from the blocos-afros of Salvador da Bahía; and the maracatu of Recife, Pernambuco, among others.
Sunday, May 23 7 p.m. African American Ensemble James Roberson, director Music of Mexico Ensemble Jesús Guzmán, director The African American Music Ensemble performs a diverse mix of gospel music, including Negro spirituals and traditional and contemporary gospel. Beginning in the 1600s with enslaved Africans, African American choral music has evolved into a refined urban form accompanied by piano, drum, bass and tambourine.The Music of Mexico Ensemble, under the direction of 2009 Grammy winner Jesús Guzmán, features mariachi music in a variety of styles from various regions of Mexico, including son jalisiense, son huasteco, bolero, ranchera and huapango. |
