KoSA Announces New Venue and Dates for 2006 Workshop.

Vermont, February 27, 2006 - The KoSA International Percussion Workshop and Festival is proud to announce that its 11th edition will be held at the picturesque campus of Johnson State College in Johnson, Vermont from August 7-13, 2006. Nestled in the mountains of northern Vermont, Johnson State College is near the world-famous resort destination of Stowe and within 40 minutes of the Burlington international airport.

The KoSA Workshop is a hands-on intensive percussion camp unlike any other. The course of study includes an incredibly diverse range of styles and techniques. From rock, jazz, Latin, funk, and classical percussion; to Brazilian, Arabic and Indian hand drumming. Afro-Caribbean rhythms, Japanese Taiko drumming, solo marimba, jazz vibraphone, timpani, snare drum, percussion ensemble, and percussion for band director sessions are offered, as well as classes in music technology. The classes are designed for participants of all levels and of all ages.

Participants enjoy learning in an intimate setting. KoSA provides small daily classes, playing with the rhythm section in residence, participating in masterclasses, and performing in recitals. Every evening participants are treated to exciting concerts in the KoSA Festival, which are open to the general public. The festival includes a concert featuring the attendees and culminates with a Grand Finale Faculty Concert which is recorded live for future CD release. For more information and to register, contact Adventure Travel: l.800.540.9030, travel@advtravelagencymail.com. To purchase KoSA CDs, please visit the KoSA website: www.kosamusic.com

KoSA artists who are already confirmed for this 11th edition include: Memo Acevedo (Tito Puente); John Amira ( Bata & Cuban drumming specialist); Jim Chapin (celebrated author); Clayton Cameron (Tony Bennett); Mario DeCiutiis (KAT electronics); Cassio Duarte (Brazilian master percussionist); Dom Famularo (Int’l Clinician); Gary France ( Australian National University); David Friedman (world-renown vibraphone master); Gordon Gottlieb (Studio great/Julliard School of Music); Giovanni Hidalgo (Conga legend); Rick Van Horn (Modern Drummer Magazine); Kalani (Yanni); Mark Kelso (Gino Vanelli ); Marco Lienhard (Japanese Taiko); Aldo Mazza (Repercussion, KoSA Founder/Director); Bill Meligari (Drumset), Allan Molnar (Music & Technology guru); Valerie Naranjo (Saturday Night Live ); Bernard Purdie ( Aretha Franklin); Lou Robinson (Didgeridoo Master); Antonio Sanchez (Pat Metheney); Jeff Salisbury (Johnson State College); Glen Velez (Paul Winter Consort); Michael Wimberly & African Drum & Dance Ensemble (Africa); Marie Josée Simard (Classical marimba and vibraphone); Ed Soph (Jazz Drums and big band). KoSA’s rhythm section: Oscar Stagnaro (Paquito D’Rivera) and Rafael Alcala (Berklee) & many more to come!

For more information, visit www.kosamusic.com