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INTERNATIONAL PERCUSSION
WORKSHOPS, DRUM CAMPS,
EVENTS AND FESTIVALS
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THE
A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTORS MISSION
just drum on!
…
2020 is a special year for us at KoSA on several fronts. Firstly, it is our KoSA Music is dedicated to
25th anniversary (both personally in marriage and for KoSA!). We are developing and promoting
proud of this milestone. We reflect on this accomplishment with great percussive arts events that
satisfaction as we remember that we had a vision 25 years ago to create specialize in active mutual
the best camps, workshops and festivals for people of all ages and all participation by profession-
levels in a warm and nurturing environment. With pride we can af- als and students. This goal
firm that we have brought this vision to light with our highly personal is met by featuring the best
programs which offer inspirational educational programs featuring the
programs taught by some
best artists and educators who share their knowledge and passion to
of the finest artists
thousands of participants and who perform in our electrifying festivals
to packed audiences and music lovers. What we did not account for and instructors today.
was how our “creation” –KoSA - ultimately led to a literal extension of We purposely keep the
our personal family. It has brought us so much joy to keep in touch size of the program small
with many past KoSA participants who have grown into today’s musical to facilitate personalized
leaders. We have been fortunate to hear countless stories on how com- learning in a friendly, ac-
ing to our camps and learning from these great artists has impacted cessible environment. We
them in such a positive way and led them to fruitful musical journeys plan our programs carefully
of their own. to incorporate and share
essential information that
The second front of 2020 which made this year “special” was unexpect- is pertinent for musicians
ed. The sudden stop of all live music and travel worldwide which was from all levels - from high
necessary to control the unprecedented world- wide pandemic caused school, college, univer-
by the Corona virus was a blow to our industry. No more live concerts, sity, music educators,
no more travel, no more “gigs” for the touring musician as we know band directors, music pro-
it. As musicians, artists and people with creative minds, we always fessionals and general drum
find solutions however. Our mission to educate and inspire people enthusiasts. KoSA strives to
to achieve their musical dreams became even more clear and in fact
connect people through the
urgent. Nothing should stop us from playing drums, playing any form
universal language of music
of music or instrument and nothing should stop us from living a fulfill-
ing and balanced life. The world needs music. Music is hope and joy. because a world immersed
Everyone needs to stay positive. Continue connecting with others by in making music is a world
continuing your studies, continue to create and compose and for those at peace.
of you who teach, continue to share your knowledge and continue to
play. It may not be the same “live” experience but it is still a connec-
tion and a shared passion. We must continue and “Just Drum On” .
Aldo Mazza Dr. Jolán Kovács
Founder / Artistic Director Founder and Project Coordinator
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ALDO MAZZA DR. JOLÁN KOVÁCS
BIOGRAPHY BIOGRAPHY
Founder and Artistic Director of the KoSA Equally a master in classical piano and classical
International Percussion Workshops, ( KoSA Music) violin, Jolán was a double scholarship recipient
worldwide programs and festivals, and member of at the Conservatoire de Musique de Montréal
the internationally acclaimed percussion ensemble, where she studied as a young child for nearly
Répercussion performing over 2,500 concerts ten years. Her piano teachers included Dorothy
around the globe.Founder of the Giardines delRey Morton, Anton Kuerti, Manahem Pressler and El-
Jazz Festival, Cuba. Aldo is an internationally eonora Turovsky, and Raymond Dessaint, Denise
recognized drummer-percussionist, recording Lupien, Tom Williams, and Gerard Kantarjian in
artist, clinician, composer, producer, author, violin. As an award-winning performer in many
publisher entrepreneur and educator. provincial and national competions on both
instruments, Jolán discovered that she had a
He has recorded over 100 cds with such artists secondary passion for teaching. After complet-
as Celine Dion, Jon Bon Jovi, Répercussion, ing a performance degree at the Schulich School
Alain Caron, Phil Wilson, Joachim Horsley and of Music of McGill University, she continued her
Aldo Nova and has performed live with such studies at McGill obtaining a PhD in Music Edu-
artists as James Brown, Shirley Bassie, Marvin cation Research and has many publications to
Hamlisch, David Amram, Chris De Burgh, Claude her name.
Bolling, Frank Sinatra Jr., Oliver Jones and major
symphony orchestras. With over 30 years of teaching experience, Jo-
lán is an in-demand music educator successfully
Aldo was house drummer for a national televi- preparing her students for music careers. She has
sion show Montreal Pop, and has performed on been teaching at the Schulich School of Music of
many national television specials in Canada, the McGill University in the Music Research Depart-
United States, and Europe. He has participated ment for over two decades. She often serves as
in several important film soundtracks including an ajudicator in music festivals and music exams.
Les Plouffe and The Pines of Emily Carr. He has She also teaches skype lessons in the U.K for the
appeared in numerous film documentaries, radio past 9 years - an arrangement easy to do as she
programs television shows and participated in possesses the envious ability of having absolute
numerous international classical, contemporary, pitch.
as well as jazz music festivals.
Since 1996, Jolán is the co-founder and project
He is contributing writer to magazines such as coordinator, along with her percussionist and
Drum !, Canadian Musician and Australia’s Drum- drummer husband Aldo Mazza of KoSA Music –
Scene. He has recently authored a best selling an international renown music education events
book “Cuban Rhythms for Percussion and Drum company which hosts workshops and festival
Set: The Essentials” with Alfred Music. world-wide. www.kosamusic.com.
www.kosamusic.com / www.aldomazza.com
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KOSA NYC’S
New York, NY : Lehman College and the Pacheco
Jazz Festival (Allan Molnar, director) hosted the
KoSA NY annual Percussion Day presenting a va-
riety of masterclasses and clinics by internally
ANNUAL PERCUSSION renown artists culminating in an exhilarating
jam session performance in the early evening.
DAY FIRES UP THE The day began with a performance by the Lehm-
an College Jazz Ensemble under the very capable
STAGE AT LEHMAN direction of Allan Molnar. Legendary jazz drum-
mer Mike Clark (Herbie Hancock) then gave a
COLLEGE
clinic using the jazz ensemble performance as a
critique vehicle and making suggestions to en-
hance the performance of the pieces. Following
Clark was Brazilian percussionist and KoSA Facul-
ty alumni, Marcus Santos, who was accompanied
by the New York based Brazilian percussion en-
semble, Fogo Azul NYC bateria directed by Stacy
Kovacs. Santos and Fogo Azul performed several
Brazilian traditional numbers and gave a hands-
on clinic on Brazilian percussion techniques as
well as Samba Raggae ensemble rhythms.
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Percussionist/drummer, Aldo Mazza continued The KoSA NY Percussion Day finale concert featured
the electric energy with a special interactive special guests Duo Clavis (Marcello Casagrande and
workshop on Southern Italian frame drums. Mateus Gonsales) from Brazil, Marcus Santos , The
Mazza played and incorporated the rhythms of Fogo Azul NYC Bateria, Aldo Mazza, Allan Molnar,
his native homeland while playing traditional and nanny Assis and other surprise guest artists.
drumset . The participants were also treated to
traditional African rhythms which Aldo also ex- Finally, a special highlight from the event was
pertly demonstrated to the participants. He then the surprise award given to KoSA Music (Aldo
incorporated djembe and drumset combinations Mazza and his wife Dr. Jolán Kovács) which was
to perform these rhythms. bestowed by Lehman College and the Pacheco
Latin Music and Jazz Festival for their over two
The workshops for this very memorable Percus- decade long work, passion and dedication in
sion Day concluded with performances by the global percussion education.
Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music Percus-
sion Ensemble directed by Penny Smetters- The whole event was streamed live by Bronx Net
Jacono. The ensemble and participants were throughout the day
treated to a highly interesting review and
critique of the performance and ways to im- KoSA NY was graciously sponsored by Ludwig,
prove performance techniques by the highly Sabian, Evans, ProMark, Istanbul Agop, LP, In-
respected classical percussionists Arnie Lang novative Percussion, Gibraltar, Remo, Kickport,
(former NY Philharmonic) and Jonathan Haas Vic Firth, Lang Percussion, Lehman College/The
(NYU Percussion professor). Johnny Pacheco Latin Jazz Festival.
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TAMBURINO
KOSA XXI:
ALDO MAZZA A THUNDERING SUCCESS
SIGNATURE
SOUTHERN ITALIAN IN THE GREEN MOUNTAINS
DRUM
OF CALABRIA!
Locri, RC –Italy: To the delight nar (Jazz Vibraphone –Nelly
of many European percussion- Furtado), Gigi Morello (GM
ist and drummers, the renown Drum Schools), Aldo Mazza
KoSA International Drum Camp (Repercussion-Artistic Director
and Music Festival founded by and Founder of KoSA) and the
Aldo Mazza and his wife Dr. KoSA Rhythm Section: Gegè
Jolán Kovács celebrated over Albanese (piano) with Stefano
two-decades of unparalleled Napoli (bass) and other guest
music education seminars in artists joined this fantastic
a very different location. The line-up at the nightly KoSA Mu-
usual majestic green mountains sic Festival.
of Vermont, which was home
to KoSA for 20 years, was “re- With the event being held in
placed” this year by the equally Mazza’s birthplace of Italy (Cal-
picturesque green mountains of abria), the general focus of this
Calabria, Italy – with an ocean year’s event was understand-
view to boot! The event took ing the concepts of Southern
place in the beautiful seaside Italian rhythms and how these
resort town of Locri, Italy in rhythms not only shape the
the Reggio Calabria province, music of today, but and are in
this past July 21-24, 2016. fact found in many different
musical genres such as jazz,
funk, and commercial/popular
Attendees came from various music. This year’s theme: Drum
countries and continents (North Without Borders was a fitting
America and Europe) to join sentiment for this particular
in this Italian adventure. All event because despite the lan-
classes and nightly performanc- guage barriers, drummers from
es were held at the Cinema Vit- the USA, Canada, Belgium, and
toria – Sala Rossa in Locri. This even Switzerland all grooved to
year’s outstanding teaching the same beat as their Italian
faculty included: Rick Latham counterparts producing a won-
(Juice Newton, Edgar Winter), derful fusion of cultures and a
Available at: Massimo Cusato (South Italian true borderless musical com-
www.kosamusic.com/ Tamburello Artist and gracious munity.
shop host of the event), Andrea Pic-
cioni (Bobby McFerrin), Mario The event kicked off with a
DeCiuttis (Mallets/KAT elec- highly informative session enti-
tronic percussion), Alan Mol- tled: “The History of the Drum-
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set” presented by the esteemed at the KoSA nightly festival lighted everyone with his funk
drummer/ percussionist/editor, alongside an equally talented drumming and astonishing
Alfredo Romeo (Drumset Mag). musician- Francesco Loccisano technique. On the last night
The jam-packed schedule then who played a not-so-commonly of the concerts, Rick was vis-
included hands-on sessions seen instrument in North Amer- ibly moved when he received
with the fiery and charismatic ica – the Chitarra Battente. on stage the KoSA Lifetime
drummer Gigi Morello with the More musical highlights includ- Achievement Award for his
assistance of Cristiano Cor- ed Massimo Cusato who rocked great contribution in the world
aggio (GM Drum Schools). A out on his southern Italian of funk drumming, his tireless
special drumcircle class was tamburello accompanied by the development of groove and his
scheduled to reach out and in- warm and contagious beats of great passion for education.
clude young children from the Fabio Macagnino (vocals and The event closed on Sunday
local community. The drumcir- guitar). Allan Molnar treated morning with renown creativ-
cle was facilitated by Massimo the attendees and audience to ity speaker (and drummer!),
Cusato and Andrea Piccioni and some wonderful jazz composi- James Taylor, who educated
it was such a success that these tions played masterfully on the attendees and our professional
young stars were then featured vibraphone. He performed this faculty artists and guest artists
in the finale concert much to music combining it to a visual alike on how to succeed for the
the delight of their parents. presentation of scenes from his long-term in the music busi-
Mario DiCiuttiis wowed the hometown of New York City – a ness. A highly inspiring close
attendees with the launch of real musical and visual treat for to a highly inspiring and unfor-
his unique and clever new in- the mostly Italian audience. As gettable event for all.
vention – the jamKAT -and he the KoSA Concerts also featured
demonstrated his extraordinary participants alongside the fac- The KoSA World is continuously
percussive skills and great mu- ulty, Allan teamed up with a in expansion with programs not
sicality on this one-of-a-kind long-time participant – Ced- only in the USA, but in Canada,
instrument. Aldo Mazza gave ric de Saint-Rome (Canada) Cuba, China, and Italy. For more
classes in Cuban percussion who has literally grown up at information on all things KoSA,
and drumset as well as hand the KoSA events (coming ev- visit us at www.kosamusic.com.
percussion concepts combined ery year to KoSA Vermont for and like us on facebook www.
with drumset. In concert, Aldo the past ten years) and Ange- facebook.com/kosamusic.
gave a masterful solo perfor- lina Mazza (the KoSA found-
mance with his unique multi- ers’ daughter). With Angelina KoSA Calabria 2016 was gra-
percussion-drumset hybrid with on vocals, Cedric playing the ciously sponsored, in part, by:
compositions combining Afri- ukulele and Allan on vibes, the ProMark, Istanbul, Gon Bops,
can, Cuban ,funk and Southern audience was touched by their Drumset Magazine, Cooperman,
Italian rhythms with drumset. rendition of the classic: Cry Me DW, Sabian, Ludwig, Remo, Al-
Andrea Piccioni delivered a River. Finally, the powerhouse fred, Evans, PMsnares, and Cin-
a jaw-dropping performance of groove - Rick Latham de- ema Vittoria.
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DRUM PARTIES ,
COMPANY TEAM BUILDING,
EVENTS
010At KoSA, we are dedicated to the power and promise of drumming and percussion. KoSA Drum
Parties are how we bring the life-changing experience of group drumming to you. Whether you
are hosting a birthday party, having a gathering of friends and family, are responsible for plan-
ning an inclusive corporate event ,a retreat, a special public event, or are simply after an en-
tertaining experience you and your fellow participants will never forget, we are your facilitor!
011KOSA INSTRUMENTS RENTAL HAS A VERY LARGE AND UNIQUE COLLECTION OF DRUMS, WORLD PERCUSSION, MALLETS AND SPECIALTY DRUMS AND PERCUSSION IN THE MONTREAL AREA. We offer: • Reliable service, catering to all in the Montreal area. • We can ship anywhere! • Support and recommendations for the working percussionist and drummer. • We can provide on-site technical assistance for logistics, set-ups during your rehearsals and concerts. • Drum tuning; we tune your instruments to your specifications context and needs Notre connaissance des percussions nous permet de vous fournir des instru- ments adaptés à vos besoins. Nous sommes au service du percussionniste, du batteur, des événements corporatifs, des fêtes privées, des écoles, des festi- vals, de l’enregistrement studio et télévisuel. Nous sommes des professionnels opérant dans l’industrie depuis plus de 40 ans ayant performé sur scènes, enseigné et fourni des instruments de percussion dans le cadre de nos programmes bien connus à travers le monde! 2207 Ave Beaconsfield Montreal, Quebec CANADA 1-800-541-8401 instruments@kosamusic.com instruments@kosamusic.com 514-482-5554
KoSA CHINA
For ten years now, KoSA Music has been a have been having a strong and fruitful collab-
proud collaborator with China’s reputable 9 oration. Through KoSA, 9-Beats students have
Beats Music Education Schools – a nation- been able to register for U.S College Credits
wide educational franchise comprising of – an enviable arrangement for future Chinese
over 650 schools throughout China which is students planning to study In North America
directed by Mr. Li Hongyu. Back in 2010, Mr. when registering in their annual summer camp
Li (as he is known) contacted KoSA’s director, intensives. In fact, KoSA has been instrumen-
Aldo Mazza, to discuss his ideas in enlisting tal for being a window to the West as well as
the support and help of KoSA in expanding to help 9-Beats develop their programs.
9-Beat’s own educational system. Having fol-
lowed KoSA for years, Mr. Li was fascinated Plans are underway for a continued collabora-
with the success of KoSA’s global reputation tion in helping develop 9-Beats Music School’s
as a successful educational model and how in curriculum. In fact, Aldo Mazza’s new book
only two decades, KoSA has managed to cre- «Cuban Rhythms for Percussion and Drumset:
ate a recognized corporate brand. The Essentials »is officially translated in Chi-
nese and is being introduced to the schools
Fast forward now to 2017, 9-Beats and KoSA in China.
013KOSA DRUM CAMP CELEBRATED
ITS 24TH EDITION IN MONTREAL
WITH A STAR-STUDDED FACULTY!
Montreal, July 8, 2019: KoSA’s Founders & Directors, informative session, the incomparable Dan Weiss
Aldo Mazza and Dr. Jolán Kovács hosted their 24th presented his approach to tabla rhythms applied on
edition of their renown drum and percussion camp in the drumset while effortlessly maintaining an incred-
Montreal, Canada this year. The sold-out event kicked ible funk and jazz sound.
off with Aldo Mazza’s classes in Cuban rhythms where
he taught and performed on his unique hybrid drum- On Saturday, the intense drum education sessions
set. Sergio Bellotti followed with a terrific master- continued with Mark Kelso. Mark’s masterclass was
class on “Musical Coordination Applied to Comping entitled: “The Joys of Metronomic Displacement” – a
and Soloing”. He motivated students to think musi- concept of time manipulation that is essential for
cally and stressed the importance of learning reper- every musician to learn. The participants then show-
toire. Later that afternoon, every participants’ dream cased their own passion for drumming on Saturday
came true as the one and only Steve Gadd casually afternoon in a concert open to the public. Each
walked into the KoSA Academy studio. Steve gave a evening the classes consisted of playing with the
truly memorable workshop, up close and personal, KoSA rhythm section and getting coached on how
covering a topic very dear to him and which seemed to improve their performances. All participants had
to be a common theme at KoSA this year: playing a chance to play daily in the “rhythm section Labs”
musically on the drums. The KoSA directors then sur- and receive constructive critique and perform along-
prised Steve with a Lifetime Achievement Award for“ side KoSA’s talented rhythm section: John Roney on
… his incredible talent and highly original approach piano and Solon McDade on bass. Their top-notch
to session and studio drumming which changed his- performances that afternoon showed how much they
tory and placed him in a class of his own.” And the had learnt from all these great masters throughout
icing on the cake: all participants received a com- the week.
plimentary ticket from KoSA to see the Steve Gadd
Band at the Montreal International Jazz Festival On the last day, Canadian drummer, author, and clini-
the following evening. cian Stéphane Chamberland joined the KoSA Fac-
ulty family for the first time and gave a great clinic
On Thursday, the KoSA camp was graced with the on collapsing rudiments. And what a better way to
presence of Melissa Lavergne. Melissa expertly end an amazing week, then with KoSA alumnus fac-
taught the participants djembe rhythms. Participants ulty Antonio Sanchez! Antonio gave an interactive
had a chance to “travel” next to India with Shawn hands-on workshop on developing creative ideas
Mativetsky. Mativetsky explained fascinating Indian when soloing. KoSA also honored him with a Lifetime
rhythm concepts on the tabla. On Friday morning, Achievement Award for “ his great contribution in
the day began with a very informative session deal- the world of jazz drumming & composing.” He emo-
ing with the music profession such as contracting, tionally accepted this award and encouraged the par-
and the challenges of new technologies (i.e stream- ticipants to attend all KoSA programs for the quality
ing etc) affecting the music profession. The round- of the music education that they receive.
table discussion was headed by Aldo Mazza along
with Aldo Nova (renown Canadian rock artist, and Graciously sponsored by : Sabian, Evans, Yamaha, Promark,
songwriter) as well as two members of the Canadian Headhunters, Vic Firth, Alfred, Paiste ,LP and Zildjian The
KoSA world is continuously in expansion with programs not
Federation of Musicians. Canadian performer and only in Canada, the USA but also in Cuba ,Europe and in Chi-
educator, Evan Ritchie also gave a masterclass on na. For more information on all things KoSA, visit us at www.
the DITI/JamKat by Alternate Mode. Following this kosamusic.com and at facebook.com/kosamusic
014KOSA
INTERNATIONAL PERCUSSION WORKSHOPS AND FESTIVAL
SINCE 1996
HERE ARE THE NAMES OF OUR PAST FACULTY WHO HAVE TRANSFORMED THE LIVES OF EACH
AND EVERY PARTICIPANT AT KOSA SINCE 1996
Memo Acevedo Jimmy Cobb Russ Lawton Emil Richards,
Alex Acuña Chris Coleman Melissa Lavergne John Riley,
Charlie Adams Damian Corniola Larnell Lewis Evan Ritchie,
Robby Ameen Cristiano Coraggio Marco Lienhard Lou Robinson,
John Amira Dominick Cuccia Arthur Lipner William Armando Rodriguez,
Carmine Appice Massimo Cusato Bill Ludwig II Alfredo Romeo,
Vinny Appice Yves Cypihot Mike Mainieri Jim Royle,
Horacee Arnold Eriko Daimo Mike Mangini Jeff Salisbury,
Kenny Aronoff Mario DeCiuttiis Larry Marchese Dave Samuels,
Anders Astrand Paul DeLong Michael Markus Bobby Sanabria,
Nanny Assis Kenwood Dennard Shawn Mativetsky Antonio Sanchez,
Bill Bachman Liberty DeVitto Jojo Mayer Trichy Sankaran,
Jim Bailey Marc Dicciani Aldo Mazza Marcus Santos,
M’Bemba Bangoura Jim Doxas Kevan Mckenzie Vovo Saramanda,
Cyro Baptista Cassio Duarte Bill Meligari Ed Shaughnessy,
John Beck André Dupuis Jerry Mercer Marie-Josée Simard,
Alessandra Belloni Frank Epstein Russ Miller Umayalpuram K. Sivaraman,
Sergio Bellotti Dom Famularo Marco Minnemann Tyler Stewart,
Frank Bellucci Vera Figueiredo Allan Molnar Steve Smith,
Pierre Béluse Richie Flores Mario Monaco, Julie Spencer,
Joe Bergamini Hannah Ford Gigi Morello, Michael Spiro,
Ignacio Berroa Gary France Joe Morello, Leigh Howard Stevens,
Gregg Bissonette David Friedman Flo Mounier, Gordon Stout,
Jason Bittner George Gaber Jonathan Mover, Rajna Swaminathan,
John Blackwell Steve Gadd Valerie Naranjo, Scott Swimmer,
Luc Boivin Rich “Gajate” Garcia Oumar N’Diaye, Naoka Takada,
Terry Bozzio David Garibaldi Salvador Niebla, James Taylor,
Robert Bridge Neil Garthly Adam Nussbaum, Michael Taylor,
Sandip Burman Daniel Glass Kiko Osorio, Ron Thaler,
Will Calhoun Gordon Gottlieb Delphine Pan Déoué, Chester Thompson,
Candido Camero D’Arcy Philip Gray Neil Peart, Tracy Thornton,
James Campbell Mark Guiliana Karen Ervin Pershing, Efrain Toro,
Clayton Cameron Jamey Haddad Jim Petercsak, Ed Uribe,
Emmanuelle Caplette The Hellcats Paul Picard, Rick Van Horn,
Anne-Julie Caron Horacio Hernandez Andrea Piccioni, Glen Velez,
Stéphane Chamberland Giovanni Hidalgo Giraldo Piloto, Tony Verderosa,
Dennis Chambers Rich Holly Arthur Press, Michael Wimberly,
Ndugu Chancler Aiyung Huang Dafnis Prieto, Graham Webb,
Changuito Beverley Johnston Bernard Purdie, Dan Weiss,
Jim Chapin Kalani Jeff Queen, She-e Wu,
Dibyarka Chatterjee Mark Kelso Johnny Rabb, Yuko Yoshikawa,
Samir Chatterjee Billy Konaté Ron Reid, Nancy Zeltsman,
Homero Chavez Morris Arnie Lang Répercussion, Zoro
Mike Clark Corky Laing Walfredo Reyes Jr.,
Clave Y Guanguancó Rick Latham Walfredo Reyes Sr.,016
KoSA CUBA KoSA
GROUP TRAVEL Cuba
CUBA MUSIC PERFORMANCE , EDUCATIONAL
AND CULTURAL TRIPS
Travel
exotic.
educational.
essential.
Planning a trip with your on-hand guides and coordina-
group to Cuba? KoSA has over tors. Music groups are scheduled
20 years of experience in or- to rehearse and have musical
ganizing events, festivals and coaching with some of Cuba’s
major international workshops finest artists in preparation for
in collaboration with Cuba’s concert performance opportu-
cultural entities, the Ministry nities. Included will be visits
of Culture and government of- to schools, festivals, museums,
ficials. We have been working tourist and historic site tours
as well very closely with many and close cultural exchanges
of Cuba’s best known and re- with peer groups in Cuba.
spected international artists KoSA Cuba Music
and institutions. Cuba is a mecca for music not
only in traditional and popular Festivals include
These trips are customized ac- but in jazz, classical and cho- the annual KoSA
cording to your type of group, ral. Their educational system is Cuba Percussion
ages, interests and mission one of the best in the world, as Workshop, KoSA
be it musical, educational or education is not only free but a
Cuba Band Trips,
cultural including legal travel top priority. The level of music
for USA based groups. KoSA and culture is very impressive educational tours
has built a large support in- and your group will have the
frastructure in Cuba over the experience of a lifetime. and more...
years. We have brought many These trips are available any
musical instruments and other time during the year with the
supplies, which are used in exception of August. All trips
our projects giving us total include meals, hotel, local completely custom
control of our group activities transportation, visits, musical
and itineraries. coaching and lessons as well as programs year round
most activities. available.
Each group is accompanied by Ask us !
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017KOSA CUBA
Montreal, March 20, 2019 – The KoSA Music
directors – Aldo Mazza and his musician/
struments were studied as participants were
immersed in Cuban rhythms, and seminars on
business partner & wife- Dr. Jolán Kovács – Cuban music (given by the renown ethnomusi-
celebrated their 18th edition of a week-long cologist Dr. Olavo Alin. All instruments were
drum and percussion camp, in collaboration provided, and participants studied, and played
with the “Fiesta Del Tambor” (The Rhythm & along Cuba’s top international artists such as
Dance Festival). KoSA Cuba’s mission is to Amadito Valdes (Buena Vista Social Club),
put a spotlight on the immense talent of Cu- Oliver Valdes (Cuba studios), El Peje (Chucho
ban musicians and dancers and to provide an Valdes), El Panga (Havana top studio musi-
insight on this island’s rich history and fas- cian), Adel Gonzales (Afro Cuban Allstars),
cinating culture. This year’s trip took place Jean Roberto Cristobal & Julio Lopez ( Kli-
March 3– 10, 2019 in the historical capital max) and Miguelon Rodriguez.
of Havana.
As part of their package, KoSA Cuba partici-
KoSA participants came from all over the U.S, pants received a VIP access to the Fiesta del
Canada, France and Switzerland and raged in Tambor, a growing national percussion com-
age from 17 to 78 years young this year. The petition with associated clinics and concerts
program offered intensely fulfilling days of spearheaded by Giraldo Piloto (Klimax) in
hands-on classes, workshops, concerts, lec- honor of his late uncle Guillermo Barreto.
tures, and the exciting nightly performances Special international guest artists joining
of the Fiesta Del Tambor Festival. Conga, Aldo Mazza and the Fiesta del Tambor Festival
bongo, timbales, bata, drumset and other in- this year were Mark Guiliana (David Bowie)
018A SIZZLING SUCCESS!
KOSA CUBA ONE-WEEK STUDY PROGRAM
& THE “FIESTA DEL TAMBOR”
and his award-winning jazz trio - who wowed The exciting nightly concerts of this year’s
the Cuban audience with their experimental Fiesta del Tambor Festival included a SA-
beat music. A special treat was hearing the BIAN night which featured many of Cuba’s
talented American musician and film compos- top SABIAN and Gon Bops endorsees. Other
er, Joachim Horsley (Beethoven in Havana) memorable concerts featured well- known
who was actually a former KoSA Cuba partici- artists from Spain (the featured country of
pant several years ago and now a part of the this year’s festival) – such as Ketama, a
illustrious line-up of the Fiesta Del Tambor Flamenco-fusion musical group which had
festival. Joachim performed many tracks from the audience on their feet wanting more.
his latest masterpiece: “Via Havana” CD and Finally, besides the nightly concerts, the
he was accompanied by the Havana Sympho- Fiesta del Tambor also runs a national drum
ny Orchestra as well as inviting Aldo Mazza and percussion competition every year
on drums in a special collaboration. Another which is open to Cubans and international
highlight of the week was hearing the Ca- participants alike. The lucky winners of the
nadian percussion ensemble -Répercussion competition receive much needed profes-
(featuring: Luc Langlois, Robert Lépine, Aldo sional instruments such as a drum set, tim-
Mazza and Chantal Simard) who performed a bales, bongos, congas, and various drum
specially commissioned Canadian work with accessories. KoSA Music is proud to be one
the Havana Symphony – this marked the first of the official sponsors of this event and
time the group performed in Cuba after a long has been bringing these instruments as
career of performing in nearly every corner of prizes for the past 18 years to the Cuban
the planet! people.
019KoSA WORLD
A WORLD LEADER IN DRUMS & PERCUSSION EDUCATION
Since 1996, KoSA Music has established itself reputable 9 Beats Music Education Schools di-
as the world leader in percussion and drum rected by Mr. Li Hongyu. More rewarding col-
education by offering the highest quality pro- laborations with like-minded drum & percus-
grams taught by the most reputable and recog- sion educators in the following years led KoSA
nized artists in their field. KoSA’s unique work- to establish weekend workshops both in New
shops and camps were first established in the York (NYU and Lehman College) and in Mi-
beautiful green mountains of Vermont (USA) ami at the South Florida Center for Percussive
but its founders soon realized that there was a Arts founded by Brandon Cruz. In 2016, KoSA
genuine need to expand its successful concept proudly brought its program to the breathtak-
in other parts of the world. KoSA Cuba was ing region of Calabria, Italy. This edition of
established in 2002 and it has grown exponen- KoSA showcased the many flavours of southern
tially since its beginnings. KoSA Cuba in fact Italian music and explored the commonalities
plays a key role in the music scene in Havana of our universal language of music. KoSA Cana
and works closely with the Ministry of Culture. da is our latest exciting project with a summer
KoSA Cuba also has a close relationship (as workshop in Montreal – a city that is often
both sponsor and collaborator) with Giraldo referred to as “the cultural capital of Canada”.
Piloto –the founder and Director of the Fiesta Celebrating proudly its 24th edition, KoSA will
del Tambor (Havana Rhythm and Dance Festi- once again unite drummers from every part of
val) which takes place annually at the same the world to study drums and percussion styles
time as the KoSA Cuba workshops. KoSA China from different cultures. And that in a nutshell
was another big success with its beginnings in is KoSA World – a world immersed in music is
2010 with a fruitful collaboration with China’s a world at peace!
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The KoSA Academy is a year-round music school ticipate in weekly band class in Rock, Cuban and
in the heart of the city that provides students Jazz ensembles. Academy students get the un-
of all ages and all levels with the very best in- paralleled experience in participating in various
struction by its top-of-the-line faculty. The fac- KoSA activities and events organized throughout
ulty is comprised of professional instructors and the year in the city as well as performing at the
performers who share a true passion to teach. end of the year concert. KoSA is also recognized
Individual classes are offered on diverse instru- for preparing students for college and univer-
ments on drumset, all world percussion instru- sity entrance music auditions. KoSA’s custom-
ments, (Cuban, Brazilian, African etc), classical ized music-intense study programs for foreign
percussion, bass, guitar, voice and keyboard. students coming from as far as Brazil, Bermuda,
Group classes are offered at the KoSA Academy and Australia are also in high demand. For more
in Brazilan percussion, African drumming, Cuban information on the KoSA Academy’s programs in
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023“ We dedicate KoSA 25 to the memory of Neil Peart, a long time friend, a musical comrade and a true drumming visionary... We fortunately accomplished some of our projects together... the others we leave for another place and another time.” 024
CONGA COMPARSA (HAVANA):
THE PERCUSSION SECTION
See P.78 of the book for drum set adaptations and variations of this “conga Comparsa” rhythm.
* from book “Cuban Rhythms for Percussion and Drumset: The Essentials “
by Aldo Mazza
025CREDITS KoSA Webmasters McQuades), the instrument manu-
and Social Media: facturers for their great instru-
Editors: ments and continuous support, the
Aldo Mazza & Dr. Jolán Kovács Greg Mulcair –Awaken Solutions
Angelina Mazza wonderful artists for sharing their
talents with us, and of course the
Artistic Director: “KoSA” children who endure many
Aldo Mazza Video:
Alexis Gagnon crazy years of creating our events
Nzenga Edjidjimo (Neolabs) around the world – thank-you for
Projects Coordinator: being on board : Angelina , Mas-
Dr. Jolán Kovács Scott Rouse
Boris Varbanov simo, and Gianluca Mazza!
KoSA Staff:
Angelina Mazza SPECIAL THANKS KOSA HEAD OFFICE
Massimo Mazza P.O Box 333 Station Saint-Jacques,
Gianluca Mazza Sergio Bellotti, Dave Black
(Alfred), John DiRaimo, Louis Montreal, Quebec , Canada H3C 2S1
Graphic Design: Cailloux, Ed French (Stackpole 514-482-5554
Pascal Milette (lab912.com) & French Law Offices), Joan
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KoSA Photographers: DeCiutiis, Jim Norris (Canadian
Kip Ross, Peter Bruce Wilder, Roque Musician), Ralph Angelillo, Giraldo
Adalberto, Dr. Jolán Kovács, Ange- Piloto (Klimax- Cuba), Miguelon
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