Learn from Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro! André will demonstrate and teach each of the essential Brazilian samba percussion instruments. We will have some percussion instruments available for participants to use, but please bring your own instruments if you have any.

This is a regularly occurring Brazilian percussion ensemble practice. All levels are welcome to participate; while primarily intended for adults, all ages are welcome.

Registration for the full semester of lessons (11 total) is $90. Scholarships are available to those for whom cost is prohibitive (contact us for more information).

$15 drop-ins are also available.

Note that this session will take place on the University of Maryland campus in the Prince George’s Community Room (#2523) in the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. Parking on this day will be available in Stadium Drive Garage and in Lot 1. The closest entrance to the Prince George’s Community Room is on Alumni Drive (across from Stadium Drive Garage).

The event is a program of College Park-based arts non-profit EducArte. Special thanks to our event sponsor, the College Park Arts Exchange.

Thanks also to our instrument sponsor, Contemporânea. EducArte exclusively uses Contemporânea instruments at our Brazilian percussion events.