Wednesday, March 31st, 2010 – 8:30pm
Clarice Magalhães :: concert at Old Town School of Folk Music
Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall :: 4544 N Lincoln Ave.
Free ticketed event.

CLARICE MAGALHÃES CD Release
Brazilian singer and percussionist, Clarice Magalhães, debuted her first solo CD, December 2009. Clarice’s CD shares a decade of influences of her day to day on the “carioca” music scene. The music selection features never-before-recorded songs from friends’ composers and traditional composers that she admires. The recording also includes special guests groups like Choro na Feira, Samba de Fato and musicians like Moreno Veloso and Domenico Lancellotti and nearly 20 others.

CD’s Playlist:

1. Meu Saravá
(Tuninho Galante/Marceu Vieira)

2. Ouvido de Mercador
(Alfredo Del-Penho)

3. O pescador e a sereia
(Tuninho Galante/Marceu Vieira)

4. Vertigem
(Catoni/Sérgio Fonseca)

5. Juros de mora
(Evandro Lima/Sérgio Fonseca)

6. Tempo bom
(Domenico Lancellotti/Clarice Magalhães)

7. Valsa noturna
(Pedro Holanda/Edu Krieger)

8. Na areia
(Edu Krieger)

9. Conta de amor
(Roberto Martins/Waldemar Gomes)

10. Sem volta
(Lucas Porto/Manuela Trindade)

11. Samba Carioca
(Tuninho Galante/Marceu Vieira)

12. Boi surubim
(Fado de Quissamã)



PANDEIRO WORKSHOP with Clarice Magalhães

About the workshops:
Recording artist and busy performing musician Clarice Magalhães will demonstrate the versatility of her instrument, the tambourine-like “pandeiro” – a foundation of many Brazilian musical forms, such as samba, choro, côco, the baião and maracatu.The lessons will develop the basic technique of the pandeiro through exercises that focus on the mechanics and rhythmic formulas used in these genres. The pupils will also learn a proper musical notation for the instrument, giving them the necessary theoretical support so that they can memorize the rhythms and study them at home.

About the instructor:
Clarice Magalhães is an active percussionist and singer in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Graduate of the University of Rio de Janeiro with a BA in Brazilian popular music, she has taught extension courses for three years on pandeiro after an invitation from the University’s percussion professor Rodolfo Cardoso. Clarice has studied pandeiro with the legendary Marcos Suzano since 1996, and was a member of the orchestra of pandeiros “Pandemonium” until 1998. Clarice has been involved with samba and choro performances since then, particularly after joining the group Choro Na Feira in 2000. This ensemble plays weekly in a square in Rio’s Laranjeiras neighborhood, and has become a touchstone of the city’s musical landscape. Choro Na Feira has thus far released three CDs, all garnering substantial critical acclaim. She released her self-titled solo debut CD in December 2009.

Workshop 1: Pandeiro Basics (90 minutes)
Brazilian musician Clarice Magalhães demonstrates the versatility of the the pandeiro, a tambourine-like percussion instrument that serves as the foundation for many Brazilian musical forms. Our objective will be to develop the basic left and right hand technique, allowing us to learn the fundamental rhythmic formulas of samba and choro while obtaining optimal tone from the instrument. Students will also learn the proper notation for the instrument, allowing them to read and write further patterns to practice at home.

What to bring: Bring your pandeiro if you have one. If not, a loaner will be provided.

Who should Attend: Absolute beginners with the pandeiro or anyone looking to improve their fundamental skills.

Workshop2: Intermediate/Advanced Pandeiro technique (90 minutes)
This workshop for intermediate and advanced players focuses on improving your rough spots, adding new moves and rhythms to your repertoire, and generally having more fun with the instrument. You will also learn the proper notation for the instrument, allowing you to read and write out further patterns at home. No more than eight students will be admitted to the session, allowing plenty of opportunity for question and answer with the instructor.

What to bring: Bring your pandeiro if you have one. If not, a loaner will be provided.

Who should Attend: Anyone already comfortable with fundamental pandeiro skills, interested in improving speed, tone, and variety in their playing.

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