Our Afro‑Cuban Jazz Ensemble brings musicians 16+ together to explore Latin jazz styles through rhythm, groove & collaborative performance. Students build ensemble skills, develop confidence in improvisation & gain fluency in Afro‑Cuban musical traditions. New students meet with the instructor to ensure the ensemble is a good fit.
"I learned technique for using drumsticks. I also learned how to hold my stick and I learned how to do rolls. I learned that we don’t put our pinky on our drumstick." - Astrid, 7th grade
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Summer 2026
Afro Cuban Jazz Ensemble
July 6, 2026
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September 21, 2026
7:30 PM
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8:50 PM
Instructor
Fred Hoadley
Ages:
16+
$430.00
Note: no class on 7/20 or 9/7/26
Fred Hoadley has been and is currently a leading performer and authority on Afro-Cuban music in the northwest for 20 plus years. For decades, African-inspired Cuban music has influenced the world of Jazz with its infectious rhythms and beautiful melodies. Students will be able to work on improvisation through Afro-Cuban arrangements. New students to the Afro Cuban Combo must arrange to meet with the instructor to assess whether the ensemble is a good fit or not.
Please note that we do not offer makeup sessions for our group classes.
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