SCHOOL ASSEMBLY PROGRAMS BY TRIO SURCARI

EDUCATIONAL PERFORMANCES, PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS

Cultural arts programs and cultural awareness assemblies

“The younger children had a great time dancing to the swinging rhythms of Trio Surcari. The rhythms of this incredible band helped to lift everyone’s spirits and brighten the day!” – Adoption Resource Center of Connecticut, Forever Families Quarterly Newsletter, Summer/Fall, 2006 Edition.

School and College Workshops by Lorena Garay and Trio Surcari

MUSIC WITH A LATIN BEAT

Lorena Garay and Trio Surcari would be pleased to bring their program "Music with a Latin beat" to your school, college or educational institution. This colorful musical program will provide your students with the opportunity to actively participate with the musicians during the presentation.

Lorena, Eugenio and Tany have been very active within the educational field for a long time in the United States, South America and Europe. They have been directing a series of workshops and seminars for groups ranking from elementary school through college level.

Their workshops and school presentations are fun, engaging ways to experience the irresistible beat of Latin music and learn about the Spanish Caribbean, the Andes, and the countries of Central and South America. Each workshop can be customized to fit your objectives. And the involvement and participation of the students is always guaranteed.

Children and adults love it when they bring their unusual collection of musical instruments and sound effects that imitate the sounds of the rainforest.

AVAILABLE SCHOOL ASSEMBLY PROGRAMS

(Grades K-3, 4-6, 7-12, and College Level)

All three of our programs include:

> Origins of Latin American music and culture.
> Musical traditions, culture and folklore of various Spanish-speaking countries.
> Instrumental music from the Andes, South America, Central America, the Spanish Caribbean and Spain.
> Traditional and folkloric songs sung in Spanish with English translations. Songs are presented using authentic instruments. Songs are selected according to the age group of the students.
> Demonstration of a wide array of traditional instruments; including wind, string and Latin percussion instruments.
> Craftsmanship of Andean instruments.
> Recreation of sounds of the Amazon rainforest.

SPECIAL REQUESTS

"We love working with Spanish and music teachers. Let us know what you've been working on with your students. We take advance requests!"

Full Assembly (Auditorium, Gymnasium or Cafeteria): This program is typically one hour long. During the performance, we present a variety of rhythms and instruments from various Spanish-speaking countries.

Workshop (Classroom, Library or Multi-purpose Room): This program is typically forty five minutes long. We do a special inter-active, hands-on program of Latin music. The audience will listen to, learn about, and have a chance to play sound effects and other Latin percussion instruments.

Week-long Seminar (Any Setting): We offer residencies and educational presentations designed for all grade levels. The content of these seminars include Latin American musical forms and craftsmanship of Andean musical instruments. Materials are included.