This is an invitation to participate in the upcoming “The Guitar Orchestra of Brasil II“ project, which will take place in Porto Alegre, Brasil, from Friday 30th June to Sunday 9th July 2023,
The project consists of two consecutive Courses in residential mode:
I. “Introduction to the Guitar Craft Tuning”:
Friday 30th June to Sunday 3rd July.
Aimed at those who wish to participate, even without previous guitar experience.
The Guitar Craft Tuning, Principles, and Techniques of the Guitar Ensemble & the Guitar Circle will be presented.
II. “The Guitar Orchestra of Brasil II”
Sunday 3rd July to Monday 9th July
This Course is aimed at those who have already attended Guitar Craft / Guitar Circles Courses, and wish to work on The Mechanics of Performance, guided by an experienced team, all of whom have a GC background.
The Course includes three public performances: one of them together with the women’s percussionist collective “As Batucas”.
The location will be the “Casa de Oração São João da Cruz” in Porto Alegre, a retreat house in the city, with space and facilities ideal for our work.
We will provide instruction, accommodation and meals (vegetarian).
The Morning Sitting, Kitchen Work and House Work will be also be part of the Course.
An Alexander Technique teacher will be available to work with participants.
If you wish to attend please send an application letter to Horacio Sairafi at: guitarensembles@gmail.com stating:
Who are you?
Why do you wish to attend?
What is your Aim?
We are asking for a contribution of USD $ 250 to cover accommodation and meals.
Thank you very much and all the best,
Horacio Sairafi
Registrar, Guitar Orchestra Of Brasil II
