Mini-session of Riqq with Olivier Bussières

The riqq is a thousand-year-old instrument found throughout the Middle East that is part of the frame drum family. In its traditional form, it is made with a fish skin and a wooden frame, but in the late 20th century, the instrument became increasingly popular around the world and today there are many modern versions of the instrument that allow for diverse playing. The riqq is both an accompaniment instrument, as well as a solo instrument that can demonstrate great versatility and virtuosity.

All levels
All ages

Mondays, from October 31 to December 5, 2022, from 7:30 to 8:45 pm.
World Music Center, 5043 Saint-Dominique Street, Montreal.
114 for 6 classes.

Registration:
https://centredesmusiciensdumonde.com/en/registration-form/
(514) 397-9226

Mini-session of Balafon with Adama Daou

A 16-blade xylophone, the pentatonic balafon is the instrument par excellence of the Malian and Burkinabe cultures. At the Centre des musiciens du monde, this instrument is taught by Adama Daou, an accomplished musician, teacher and great improviser. Students will be introduced to traditional repertoires and to the art of improvisation based on the concepts learned in class.

All levels
All ages

Mondays, from October 31 to December 5, 2022, from 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm.
Centre des musiciens du monde, 5043 Saint-Dominique Street, Montreal.
114$ for 6 classes.

Registration:

(514) 397-9226

Renaissance dance workshop with Anne-Marie Gardette

The workshops are given in person at the Centre des musiciens du monde by Anne-Marie Gardette

The Renaissance was an important period for the development of dance in the West, as the very first dance treatises appeared. This series of workshops will focus on the dances of the Italian courts of the Quattrocento and Cinquecento (bassa danza, balletto,…). We will also dance the ball repertoire used in France at the end of the 16th century according to the essential Orchésographie of Thoinot Arbeau (branle, pavane, gaillarde,…).
These three workshops of 2 hours each are open to all. Musicians who play this repertoire (Praetorius, Attaingnant, Gervaise, Phalèse, etc.) and who want to know the dances are also welcome.
Each workshop will cover different dances, so they can be taken independently.
No prerequisites

Class schedule
Workshop 1: Saturday, October 1, 2022 | 2 to 4 pm
Workshop 2: Saturday, November 5, 2022 | 2pm to 4pm
Workshop 3: Saturday, December 1, 2022 | 2 to 4 pm
Cost: $40 + taxes per workshop
Reduced rate by reserving for more than one workshop | 2 workshops (5% discount) – 3 workshops (10% discount)
When filling out the registration form below, please select the number of workshops you wish to attend so that the discount can be applied immediately.
Registration and information: https://centredesmusiciensdumonde.com/en/registration-form/
Centre des musiciens, 5043 Saint-Dominique Street, Montreal