10 week workshop: Saturdays mornings 10:00-11:30 April 11 to June 13 cost: $360.

This workshop is open to all instrumentalists from intermediate to advanced levels.

Music from the Balkan countries (Greece, Bulgaria and Macedonia and many more) contains so-called ³odd meters,² such as 7/8, 5/8 and 11/8. While this may seem complicated, this is dance-based music and the flow of these rhythms is completely natural once you feel them. The scales used in music from this part of the world are distinctive and beautiful.

The repertoire itself is as varied as the languages are. A variety of material is presented by ear and stylistic components of these styles including ornamentation, playing back up rhythm and improvisation are covered. Please bring a recording device to class if possible. Written music and CD¹s are provided.

For more information: www.jazzschool.com

Phone: 510-845-5373
For specific questions about the Balkan Ensemble workshop, contact kaila@kailaflexer.com.

The Jazzschool is located at 2087 Addison St. Berkeley, CA 94704, USA

On May 30, 2009 in the city Bolyarovo, obl. Yambol of 9.30 hours will be the thirteenth edition of the National Children's folklore celebration "willow flute playing and the competition with the song of Elena Gramatikovo.

For information and registration for participation:

phone: 04741/6044 and 04741/6154
e-mail: varbovasvirka@abv.bg