Argentine composer Ariel Ramírez’s joyous Misa Criolla and Navidad Nuestra are landmark works in South American choral music, bursting with bold dance rhythms and indigenous folk influences. Seize this rare opportunity to sing them with Border CrosSing conductor Ahmed Anzaldúa, accompanied by his ensemble of Andean musicians, playing indigenous instruments. The beautiful Campus at Marlboro Music provides a pastoral setting to explore the South American heart and soul of this exciting music.
Ariel Ramírez: Misa Criolla
Ariel Ramírez: Navidad Nuestra
The works are sung in Spanish
Ahmed Anzaldúa is a Mexican choral conductor, classical pianist, scholar, and music educator of Egyptian descent. He is an active musician, performing in Mexico and the United States frequently as a soloist and conductor with choirs, orchestras, in recitals, and as a collaborative pianist. He currently lives in the city of Saint Paul, Minnesota, and is the director and founder of Border CrosSing, an award-winning professional choral ensemble dedicated to integrating historically segregated audiences, repertoire, and musicians. He is co-editor...
Read Full BioTuition includes: 5 nights lodging based on double occupancy, all meals, post-concert party, rehearsals, sectionals, and classes with our professional faculty, practice audio files (sent in March), and a fully produced concert with professional musicians.
Dormitory housing options include dormitory and cottage accommodations with shared bathrooms. A single bedroom and semi-private cottage supplement options are available on a space-available basis. A commuter option is available for local singers and for those who wish to stay off campus. The campus meal plan is included in all tuitions to encourage shared learning and social experiences.
All meals from Tuesday dinner through Sunday breakfast are included. Dining service can meet the needs of vegetarian, gluten-free, and vegan diets.
While campus housing provides the best value and community experience, those who prefer a commuter hotel option can click here to find rates and availability for hotel properties within a convenient distance to campus:
Accessibility: This campus location requires a low to moderate amount of walking between venues with some slight inclines. Golf cart transportation will be available to assist at scheduled rehearsal and event times.
Travel to Marlboro is not included. The campus is 20 minutes west of Brattleboro VT. The most convenient airport connection is Hartford’s Bradley International, approximately 90 minutes south. BCI will help connect singers with car pooling. Parking is free on campus.
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We’ll rehearse and perform on the historic campus of the Marlboro Music Festival.
