The Levanta Institute for Music and Creativity at Albuquerque Academy was proud to host Clarice and Sérgio Assad for a three-day residency packed with performances, teaching sessions, and coaching for Academy students. Their visit included collaborating with the Advanced Guitar Orchestra, particularly in refining Clarice Assad’s challenging piece, “Dusty Grooves.” Additionally, they conducted a two-hour masterclass featuring the Albuquerque Academy Honor Guitar Quartet’s rendition of Sérgio Assad’s “Uarakena.”
Clarice Assad led a dynamic VOXploration workshop for the Academy’s Vivace Chorus, directed by Edmund Connolly, encouraging students to explore music-making through their voices and body percussion.
The Assad residency enriched the musical experiences of Academy students across various levels and disciplines and has been fun and inspiring for everyone – the kind of experience and opportunity that can change the lives of our children.
The Academy’s time with the Assads ends with a concert open to the community that marks the culmination of Levanta’s inaugural season – a celebration of music, education, and artistic innovation.
