CSM Latin Ensemble

Stephen Johnson, Ph. D., director

Latin Ensemble brass players

Latin Ensemble guitars and percussion

The CSM Latin Ensemble specializes in Salsa, Mexican, Afro-Cuban, and other musical styles of Latin America. Membership is open to students, college staff, and community members. The ensemble meets on Wednesday nights each semester from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES

Please check back for 2008-2009 performances!

Seeking New Members for Fall 2008!

No auditions necessary; beginners are welcome and will receive on-the-job training! Brass, woodwind, piano, bass, and guitar are expected to have some band or lesson experience.

Instrumentation

Drums: congas, bongos, timbales, drum set.
Hand percussion: guiro, cowbells, claves, maracas, shakers.
Rhythm section: piano, bass, guitar.
Woodwinds: flute, saxophone.
Brass: trumpet, trombone.
Vocals: men and women; ability to sing in Spanish is a plus but is not required.
Other instruments will be considered.

Registration

New members: Latin Ensemble I--MUS 1030.
Returning members: Latin Ensemble II-IV--MUS 1031-1033. (The Roman numeral should match your semester in the ensemble.)
Community members (non-credit): Latin Ensemble--PEP 5430. (See CSM Continuing Education catalog for details.)

For more information, contact Dr. Johnson in the CSM Department of Fine Arts and Humanities: (301) 934-7578; stephenj@csmd.edu

Current Repertoire

Salsa/Cuban:

Philadelphia
El Rico Vacilón
Mas Bajo
Swing la Moderna
Obsesión
La Charanga
Toca Bonito
Mi Chiquita Quiere Bembé
Ron Con Con
El Bombon de Helena
Solamente una Vez

Mexican/Tejano:

Juana la Cubana
Cuándo se Llega a Viejo
The Lonely Bull

Latin Pop:

And I Love Her
Oye Como Vá
Mala Gente

Ska:

Shock Trail
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da

Descarga (Latin Jam):

Acid
Track #5

Spring 2008 Roster

Stephen Johnson, director, vocals, percussion
Luke Dieguez, vocals, timbales
Jeremy Clarke, congas
Mike Davis, percussion
Drew Dias, keyboard
Andrew Baker, bass
Cindy Kirscht, flute/piccolo
Joey Curtis, saxophones
Mike Luginbill, trombone
Derrek Brock, trombone
Dick Dugan, bass trombone

Viva la Salsa!