Mick LaBriola

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Mick has a mastery of percussion instruments and musical styles of many world cultures. He attended the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago and studied with artists such as Pandit Veja Shaker, Gopal Mishra, Alexander Georgiev, Haba Boula, Nasser Abido, and Joko Sutrisno. Since 1991, he has been music director for the international children's project "Songs of Hope," based in St. Paul.

I saw the students totally absorbed in performing and proud to be. The cohesiveness of the students in each group and the enthusiasm and professionalism were definitely a direct result of Mick's tutelage. His expectations and passion are contagious and raise students' expectations of themselves.

Melissa Anderson, Teacher, Lake Harriet Community School, Minneapolis

Programs offered by this artist/ensemble

Residency

Rhythm Roots
Through percussion instruments, students will culminate rhythms and variations to create an ensemble piece that they can then present to their school in a musical performance.

Workshop

Introduction to Rhythm Roots
Using conga drums, bongos, dumbecks and other percussion instruments, students experiment with rhythms from around the world.