This year's intensive summer tabla workshop took place from June 23 through to June 29 at the Schulich School of Music of McGill University. There were students who came from as far away as Ottawa, New York, Michigan, and Massachusetts. A big thank you to this year's wonderful participants, who made it such an enjoyable week!
As always, there were group classes, daily group practice sessions, listening/video sessions, and we ended with a touching Guru Puja. A few of the students got together to make malas (flower garlands), and all brought fruits and sweets for the puja. We talked about the history of the Benares gharana as I introduced the participants to the legendary artists that make up Guruji's family tree. It was really nice having everyone pay homage to Guruji and his family, and I think that everyone really enjoyed the cultural experience. It's so important to honour our teachers, and the rich history of the gharana.
The week just flew by; I can't believe it's over already. Already thinking about next year, which will be the fifth edition!
Thanks to Caroline for the photos! For more photos, please visit the Facebook album.
2 comments:
Hi Shawn. Hats off to your effort of learning Tabla. Please tell me when will your Summer Tabla Workshop will be held in 2016?
Hi Jennifer, it will be held from June 27 to July 3, 2016. Here is a link with more information: http://shawnmativetsky.com/annual-summer-workshop-atelier-annuel
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