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CSM’s Latin Ensemble, Ritmo Caché, specializes in Salsa, Mexican, Afro-Cuban, Merengue, Latin Jazz, and other musical styles of Latin America. In addition to the “big band” of twenty musicians, there is a small combo of eight musicians which performs occasional off-campus events. The group is open to both CSM students and community members who have a love of Latin-American music.
Upcoming Events
Latin Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble Concert
Tickets: $10 adults, $8 seniors/military with ID/youth of high school age and below
Saturday, December 14 | 8 p.m. (La Plata Campus)
CSM Pops Concert
Tickets: $10 adults, $8 seniors/military with ID/youth of high school age and below
Saturday, May 9 | 7 p.m. (La Plata Campus)
Featuring performances by Southern Mix Barbershop Chorus, Ritmo Caché Latin Ensemble, CSM Chorale, and Chamber Choir
Seeking New Members!
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. The ensemble meets on Wednesday nights each semester from 7 - 9:30 p.m.
Instrumentation
- Drums: congas, bongos, timbales.
- Hand percussion: guiro, cowbells, claves, maracas, shakers.
- Rhythm section: piano, bass, guitar.
- Woodwinds: flute, saxophone.
- Brass: trumpet, trombone (or other low brass).
- 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. Stephen Johnson in the CSM Arts, Humanities, and Public Service Division: 301-934-7578.
301-934-2251
askme@csmd.edu
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