| KoSA NEWS UPDATE June 9, 2008 |
| KoSA Storms New York City & Toronto with DVD Parties |
| New
York, NY/USA - KoSA hosted special DVD music parties in New York and
Toronto this past May to launch the new KoSA educational and performance
series (KoSA Eleven /Live 2006) produced in collaboration with Hudson Music.
This DVD features nine short lessons with some of today's great artists
including KoSA’s famed faculty: Antonio Sanchez, Bernard Purdie,
Clayton Cameron, Glen Velez, Memo Acevedo, Kenwood Dennard, John Amira,
Jaime Haddad and Giovanni Hidalgo. It also features incredible KoSA
moments such as an outstanding duet with Clayton Cameron and Giovanni Hidalgo
as well as intimate and candid interviews.
The launch concert in New York at DROM featured the house rhythm section : Hector Martignon on piano and Armando Gola on bass. KoSA’s Artistic Director, Aldo Mazza, organized a spectacular evening with special guest artists joining him in this celebration. True to the spirit of KoSA as “one of the greatest hangs” for both participants and artists’ alike, the audience was treated to performances by Michael Wimberly, Memo Acevedo, Mario DiCiutiis, Alessandra Belloni, and Aldo Mazza . Bernard Purdie, Carmine Appice, Liberty DeVitto, Gordon Gottlieb and Rick Van Horn also joined the fun. Check out John Saponara's photos! North of the border, the KoSA DVD launch party concert in Toronto was held at the famous Lula Lounge. The memorable evening featured some of Toronto's finest musicians - Cuban pianist Hilario Duran, the sought-after bassist Roberto Occhipinti and the sensational Mark Kelso on drums. Sitting in and bringing down the roof that evening were special guests such as studio greats Kevan McKenzie and Al Webster. Fusion masters Vito Rezza and Giampaolo Scatozza, and Cuban percussionist Mario Del Monte. It was a true musical adventure (à la KoSA) led by director Aldo Mazza. Staff members of the Canadian Musician Magazine were on hand to lend support and party along, as well as Dave Hamilton of JUST DRUMS store who kindly made sure that everyone had all the required great drum and percussion gear on hand. Check out Neal Burstyn's photos! The KoSA Eleven/Live
2006 DVD from Hudson Music is available for only $29.95 at your local music
store or visit KoSA on line at www.kosamusic.com
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| KoSA
2008 - join us!
The 13th Annual International Percussion Workshop, Camp & Festival |
| The
13th
Annual KoSA International Percussion Workshop, Drum Camp and Festival
returns to the green meadows and mountains of Vermont's Castleton State
College, July 30-August 3, 2008 This year will feature a another
exciting & divesr mix of aclaimed artist faculty, some new faces and
some favorite individuals from the KoSA Faculty Alumni.
Memo Acevedo
(Afro-Colombian & Brazilian rhythms) (web
link)
Download new KoSA Poster Here (click here) Learn more: www.kosamusic.com/ |
| KoSA CUBA - An immersion in the heart of percussion |
| KoSA
CUBA
Havana Festival & Study Program 0ct 19-26, 2008 Spend a few mind-blowing days in the beautiful weather, culture, rhythms and percussion techniques of Cuban master drummers Learn more at www.kosamusic.com/KoSACuba2007.html Call 1-800-541-8401 or visit us online for more information. |
| KoSA Academy - Year 'round instruction & more in Montréal |
| Several
exciting new initiatives are happening as the KoSA Academy in Montréal
expands. Full details when we're closer to completion. In the
meantime, our excellent staff of instructors are busy with private and
ensemble lessons, recitals and much more.
Call 1-800-541-8401 or visit us online for more information. |
| COMING SOON -
KoSA NETWORK..! Stay tuned!
KOSAMUSIC.COM | 1-800-541-8401 |