Join EEDS for a casual, fun night of Pagode music tomorrow night, Wednesday, July 24th from 8:30-11 PM. We’ll learn some new percussion rhythms, as well as some Portuguese lyrics – basically it’s just a huge jam session! Check out this recap page for reference for what we did last week. Don’t worry if this is your first time at Pagode night, though, everyone is welcome. If you didn’t receive the e-mail with the latest address send an e-mail to evanstonsamba@gmail.com and we will forward it to you. Don’t forget our 10th anniversary party is coming right up on Friday, July 26th from 7-10 PM!
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Pagode Recap and Reference
Thanks to everyone for making our first Pagode night such a success! We learned the basics on chocalho and tamborim, as well as the lyrics to some classic pagode tunes.
Our next drop-in pagode session will be in Evanston from 8:30-11:00pm on Wednesday, July 24. Again, please email us at evanstonsamba@gmail.com for location information (it will be different from last time). We’ll be improving our skills as we prepare for the EEDS 10th Anniversary Celebration on July 26!
Until then, check out these videos of the songs we learned last night. Check out the instruments, sing along, and learn the chorus for our next jam session!
Acreditar, performed by Dona Ivone Lara and Nilze Carvalho:
O Meu Lugar, the signature song performed by Arlindo Cruz:
Lucidez, by pagode legends Grupo Fundo de Quintal:
Malandro, by the great Jorge Aragão:
Madalena do Jucú, here off the great collection “Samba de Raiz”:
Evanston Escola de Samba’s 10th Anniversary Party
Come Celebrate EEDS’s 10th Anniversary with food, music, a raffle and dancing at Prairie Moon! Evanston Escola de Samba, Orquestra de Samba and John Beard & Friends will perform.
When: Friday July 26th, 2013, 7-10 PM
Where: Prairie Moon, 1502 Sherman Ave., Evanston, Illinois 60201
How much: $25 (cash only) at the door – includes food and a raffle ticket (and tons of entertainment!). Pay in advance and get on the guest list here.
Who: Everyone is invited! This is an ALL AGES event.
Raffle Prizes Include: EEDS Swag, CDs, Free Restaurant Meals, and more!
Invite your friends to this event on Facebook. Everyone is welcome – EEDS students, alums, family and friends! Hope to see you there!
What is Pagode? Or, Why You Should Come to EEDS Pagode Nights!
EEDS Pagode Nights kick-off this Thursday, July 18 from 7 to 9 PM [more info here]. But what exactly is pagode? Pagode is a type of Brazilian music, closely linked with samba. It’s always been popular, especially in Bahia and Rio, but it really took off in the 1980s when it was popularized by some great bands, especially Grupo Fundo de Quintal (roughly translating as “Backyard Group”). Check them out playing their hit Lucidez on Brazil’s Radio Mania:
Fundo de Quintal’s name gives a clue to pagode’s laid-back atmosphere, as pagode is typically played at large, informal gatherings, often occurring outdoors. Today, pagode nights are popular throughout Brazil, and the term may refer to the event as well as the genre of music. Since it is often played at parties or outdoor gatherings, the instruments used to play pagode are slightly different than samba, and smaller drums like the tan-tan are used instead of surdos. Pagode nights are fun, casual get-togethers, so why not join EEDS for a little music, food, and maybe even some impromptu dancing. We guarantee you’ll have fun!
EEDS Pagode Nights Start Thursday!
Time to keep the musical party going with EEDS!
EEDS Bateria Director Reed Flygt and friends will be holding our first drop-in pagode session and potluck in Evanston from 7-9pm on Thursday, July 18. We will be learning and playing some great samba while relaxing and socializing over food and drinks. Please email us at evanstonsamba@gmail.com for location information.
There is a $10 suggested donation and please bring some food or drink to contribute to the party (especially something to throw on the grill).
Hope to see everyone there!
Keep the Party Going with EEDS!
Rainha de Bateria, Dill Costa and EEDS Bateria, Photo by Laura Hamm
Evanston Escola de Samba’s 2013 4th of July Parade was a great success. Everyone did a fabulous job – and now we have the photographs and videos to show for it! Check out both of our photo albums on Facebook for some amazing pictures. However the 4th of July parade is just the beginning for EEDS, and we would love for you to join us for these upcoming events and classes.
We are having a music-filled 10th anniversary party for EEDS on Friday, July 26th from 7 to 10 PM and you are all invited, more details to follow shortly.
Moreover, if you had a great time participating in or watching the 4th of July Parade stay tuned for our Fall dance and percussion class offerings, which will start in September. Keep watching our Facebook page and blog for more updates, photos and videos! Samba on!
Rainha de Bateria, Mestre Sala and EEDS Passistas, Photo by Laura Hamm
Evanston 4th of July Parade 2013 Results and Thanks
Congrats to the Evanston Escola de Samba for a phenomenal performance at the Evanston 4th of July Parade! Not only did we win 1st place in the category “performance,” but we were one of three overall parade winners (we are defending champions for both of these honors). EEDS was awarded the “Pelton Plaque” for “Outstanding Neighborhood Group.”
Everyone gave an amazing show, and our heartfelt hanks go out to all of the dancers, musicians and volunteers that made everything possible! There are so many people to thank we are not sure where to start! We want to express gratitude to the EEDS parade committee: Matt Rarey, Chris Hasselbring, Kirsty Montgomery, Dill Costa, Lindsay Fullerton, Jessica Anzaldua, and Reed Flygt for helping to conceive of the parade and for doing the incredible amount of hard work to get it done.
Thanks to all the dance and percussion students who performed with such skill and energy – we definitely impressed the crowds. It was wonderful to see so many new faces in the parade this year, EEDS is so glad to have you! Heartfelt thanks also to the loyal EEDS veterans who have marched with us in the parade year after year.
Thanks to to amazing Dill Costa, our head of dance and rainha de bateria, who helped create one of the most phenomenal EEDS dance performances ever. Your hard work and dedication are always appreciated. Thanks to all the dancers coming to us from the Old Town School of Folk Music and Gingarte Capoeira. Even if it was your first time working with EEDS, we consider you part of the EEDS family and we hope you will join us again soon. Special thanks to out wonderful mestre-sala and porta-bandeira, Zenaida Saez and Jaime Angeles, who showed the EEDS flag proudly.
Thanks to Reed Flygt for fearlessly leading our bateria. You’re awesome, and you helped the EEDS bateria reach new heights! Special thanks to our Lane Tech bateria members, who brought so much fun and spirit to classes and the performance. It goes without saying how much everyone at EEDS loves our friends from Bloco Maximo who give our bateria extra energy, and kudos to Andrew Green for helping lead class.
Thanks to all the volunteers who helped build and decorate our best float ever (complete with working lighthouse): Dave Newman, Jorge Escobar, Reed Flygt, Anya Kovalenko, Max Kondratyev, Chris Hasselbring and Jack Hasselbring. Thanks to Michael Kormanik and our partners from Greenwise Organic Lawn Services who provided wonderful support before, during, and after the parade. Thanks to our Ala of Friends, who showed their support for EEDS and helped get the crowd hyped up. Thanks to our professional musicians Marcos Oliveira and John Beard who have dedicated their amazing talent, time, and energy to the EEDS. Thank you to our photographer Laura Hamm and videographer Lindsay Fullerton for capturing the parade. Thanks to the volunteers who helped keep our dancers hydrated during the parade, and took countless photos and videos.
Thanks to all of our sponsors and partners, without whose support the EEDS would simply not exist. In the coming days, we’ll be posting lots of photos and videos from the parade so you can catch some glimpses of our award-winning performance. If you have any photos you would like to share – email them to evanstonsamba@gmail.com. Don’t forget to like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram for more info on classes, workshops, and events (as well as some generally awesome photo updates). The 4th of July is just the beginning! Stay Tuned!
Register for Summer 2013 Classes and participate in our 4th of July Parade
Hey sambistas, it is time to register for Summer 2013 classes! Join the Evanston Escola de Samba for a summer of dance and percussion as we prepare for our major event of the year: The Evanston 4th of July Parade! This year we have some great things in store as we celebrate Evanston’s 150th anniversary, as well as EEDS’ 10th anniversary.
We have many different ways to participate in the parade this year – everyone can participate, young and old! You can register for our summer percussion and dance classes, but if you do not wish to take classes, you can also participate as a parade member or volunteer.
Summer 2013 Session Classes
EEDS Dance Classes – with Dill Costa
Three Sessions:
June 2nd, 3-4:30pm at Levy Center in Evanston (300 Dodge Ave., Evanston IL 60202)
June 23rd, 11-1pm at MIC West Campus (2008 Dempster St., Evanston, IL 60202)
July 3rd Technical Rehearsal, 6-8pm at MIC West Campus.
Tuition: $40 ($25 for College Students with valid ID)
Uniforms/Costumes for the Parade: Dancers will be provided with costumes. A costume fee may be added, depending upon the costume worn and whether the costume is borrowed or kept afterwards. Costumes will include traditional passista costumes, and fun costumes made specifically for the parade.
EEDS Percussion Classes – with Reed Flygt
Four Sessions:
June 12th, 19th, and 26th at MIC West Campus (2008 Dempster St., Evanston, IL 60202)
(6:00pm Beginners, 7:00pm Advanced)
July 3rd Technical Rehearsal, 6-8pm at MIC West Campus.
Tuition: $50 ($25 for College Students with valid ID)
Parade Uniform: All Percussionists must wear following:
- EEDS Official Bateria Shirts ($20 donation – not included in tuition)
- White Fedora Hats ($8 donation – not included in tuition)
- White Pants, skirt or shorts (participants must provide their own)
All registered students are invited to participate in the parade, but their participation will be based on skill level. They will be assigned specific roles by Head of Percussion Reed Flygt or by Head of Dance Dill Costa.
How to Register:
We encourage all participants not registered for classes to make a donation (suggested $15) to EEDS in support of this effort for which they will receive an EEDS cotton t-shirt.
Other Ways to Participate in the Parade
Even if you can’t register for class – you can still be in the EEDS 4th of July parade!
“Ala of friends”: In the Carnaval Parade in Rio, each Samba Schools has a “Ala of Friends” that marches in the parade with the bateria and dancers. Come show your support for EEDS and join our parade. All participants in this group wear the Samba School shirt, white pants/skirt/shorts and hat.
Cost is $20 donation for the EEDS cotton T-shirt.
Parade Volunteers: Volunteers must attend the July 3rd Technical Rehearsal.
- 8 volunteers are needed to walk alongside the wings.
- 2-3 videographers/photographers to record the event.
- 2 volunteers are needed to distribute our fan handouts alongside the parade route.
Volunteers receive an EEDS cotton T-shirt for their participation!
How to Participate:
Please contact Evanston Escola de Samba at evanstonsamba@gmail.com if you are interested in participating, either as a volunteer or as part of the “Ala of friends.” Everyone is welcome! You can contribute your “Ala of Friends” donation online (we accept Paypal and Credit Cards)
Photos from our dance workshop at Northwestern!
On April 25, EEDS hosted a well-attended dance workshop for the Northwestern University Luso-Brazilian Association (NULBA), continuing a partnership with them that began last year when the EEDS bateria performed with NULBA at Northwestern’s Global Village.
This year, legendary samba dancer Dill Costa led an EEDS samba workshop during Northwestern’s “Night of Brazil,” hosted by Professor Ana Williams. Dill taught Brazilian dance and allowed participants to wear authentic Brazilian carnival costumes. A great time was had by all!
Many thanks to NULBA and Olga Korobova for helping to organize the workshop!
Ailton Nunes in Chicago! THIS WEEKEND!!!!
Hello Everyone!
The mestre de bateria of a world-famous samba school will be holding a masterclass in Chicago at the Quilombo Cultural Center in Logan Square (1757 N. Kimball) this Saturday, April 6th, from 1-3 pm!!!!!
YES!
Cost is $25. More info on the facebook page here.
from facebook: In collaboration with California Brazil Camp and Contemporânea, Unidos do Quilombo and the Quilombo Cultural Center is proud to announce an exciting samba percussion workshop with the mestre (director) of Rio de Janeiro’s Mangueira Samba School.
This marks the first time that a Mestre De Bateria of a LIESA Brazilian samba school in the Grupo Especial will give a workshop in Chicago.
When: Saturday, April 6, 2013
Where: Quilombo Cultural Center
1757 N Kimball Avenue in Chicago
Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost: $20 before April 1 (payment can be dropped off at Quilombo Cultural Center during UdQ class time)
$25 after April 1
NOTE: Ailton will also be available for private individual lessons. Please no absolute beginners. Limited instruments available but students are encouraged to bring their own.
To register or inquire about pricing for private lessons, please contact: manriquese@gmail.com
About Ailton:
Mestre Ailton took over Mangueira’s bateria in 2011, that same year receiving the coveted Estandarte de Ouro for best bateria performance at Rio’s Carnaval.
Ailton also participates in the group Dose Certa and Ensaio de Escola de Samba de Leandro Lehart.
Second City Samba 