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Presented in partnership with North East School of the Arts

Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Beach Boys’ album, Pet Sounds, by joining members of the NESA Orchestra for a community play-through of instrumental arrangements from the iconic album. Woodwinds, brass, strings, percussion, piano, and guitar players of all experience levels are welcome.

No age limit for any of these, but minors should attend with an adult.

Presented in partnership with the Foreign Arm

Local musicians from The Foreign Arm invite you to a seven-week songwriting course designed to show you the basics of song composition, where you will create a song and get it demo- and performance-ready. The journey concludes with a live showcase presented by you and your classmates on October 25 at the Josephine Theater Cabaret.

All Levels | Ages 15–20

In these informative and interactive workshops, participants will explore the rich history of the Son Jarocho musical tradition and its roots in Veracruz, Mexico. Attendees will gain hands-on experience playing the traditional guitar-like instruments Jarana and Requinto, learning to write and sing versada in the distinctive Son Jarocho style, and dancing zapateado. All materials are provided. For zapateado, no specialized shoes are required, just comfortable shoes that make noise when stepping on a wooden platform. Beginners and musicians of all levels are welcome to attend. 

En estos talleres informativos e interactivos, exploraremos la rica historia del Son Jarocho y sus raíces en Veracruz, México. Los participantes tendrán la oportunidad de tocar instrumentos tradicionales como la jarana y el requinto, aprender a escribir y cantar versada en estilo Son Jarocho y bailar zapateado. Todos los materiales están incluidos. No se necesitan zapatos especiales para el zapateado, solo calzado cómodo que haga ruido sobre la tarima de madera. El taller está abierto tanto a principiantes como a músicos de todos los niveles.