Chilean music masterclass with Mr Jose Riveros Donoso

Group picture with Mr Jose Riveros Donoso (centre). Photo courtesy of Dr Thomas Manhart

We were delighted to have a masterclass on Chilean music with Mr Jose Riveros Donoso on 4 October 2017! Our Year 6 students learned about the basic music characteristics of Chilean music and later tried their hand at improvising over the Andean scale and the Cueca rhythm.

Mr Jose Riveros Donoso demonstrating characteristics of Chilean music on the piano. Photo courtesy of Dr Thomas Manhart

Chile Ambassador to Singapore, Mr H.E. James Sinclair Manley, addressing the students. Photo courtesy of Dr Thomas Manhart

We would like to thank the Embassy of Chile for bringing us this enriching workshop, and the Chile Ambassador to Singapore, Mr H.E. James Sinclair Manley, for gracing the session!