Percussionist - Jose Rossy
Ballard School of Performing Arts is an organization motivated by the belief that promoting music and dance can enhance the lives of those that choose to pursue those disciplines. I am a strong believer that parents who choose to include music and dance as an activity in their child’s life will absolutely see the benefits to the child. The pursuit of music and dance, and falling in love with the same, can absolutely change your life!
My Mom and Dad, both musicians and singers are responsible for introducing me to the world of music. It was not until I was a grown up that I realized how lucky I was to have grown up in a home with music and musicians all around.
My folks fostered an environment saturated with music and dance! Subsequently my syblings; 3 brothers and 7 sisters along with myself were literally thrust into the world of music from birth!
I started playing piano and entertaining at the age of 5. At 9 I was playing the alto sax. From there I played the tenor sax, then flute! After the wood winds I found great interest in percussion instruments (Congas, bongos and all kinds of shakers and other percusive instruments). What a wonderful musical life I have had….the last two instruments that I fell in love with was the guitar and my voice! Those two instruments opened the door to my performing for the public. Performing is an experience that I wish on all my students!
At Ballard Street we believe that you are never too young or too old to experience the benefits of pursuing your dream of playing music or dancing! We have programs for everyone! Seniors are not only welcome, they are encouraged to come in to see what we have to offer especially for them!
PERCUSSION…
There is a wonderful feeling that comes from keeping rhythm on a percussion instrument. To be one with the beat is simply awesome. I know because I have been there! The rhythm carries the song and is the very heart beat of the musical message, and if you are the one playing the percussion instrument….you become the life’s blood of the song.
Ballard School is pleased to present our newest instructor…Master percussionist José Rossy; a virtuoso percussionist most often associated with the jazz-fusion, AND world-music sounds he produced with super group Weather Report in the early ’80s. José Rossy has amassed a body of work that defies “genre-lization.” From symphony orchestras and philharmonics to Talking Heads and Sesame Street, Rossy’s colorful hand print can be found on some of the most creative musical collaborations across a full spectrum of styles over the past 30 years.
MR. ROSSY COMES TO BALLARD STREET
by way of the Kiowa School District in Eads, Colorado where apart from his illustrious musical career he taught music to kids K-12. In his own words Rossy says “education is so important, not only for discipline, but for encouragement. I remember when I was first starting out in Humacao [Puerto Rico], my first instrument was the E-flat clarinet. My teacher, Herman Pena, saw something in me. A couple of years later, I was in a car accident that left my lips and teeth in a different position, and I couldn’t play the clarinet anymore. It was Herman Pena who steered me toward percussion, and later it was Herman Pena who gave me the encouragement to audition for the Conservatory”.
Prior to starting as instructor this fall, Mr. José Rossy will host a Percussion clinic on August 7, 2010. (Specific details to be announced soon). He will give demonstrations on all types of hand drums, timbales as well as conventional drum sets. This clinic will also serve as a time for early registration for the fall and spring semesters at Ballard Street. If you want to be taught by one of the best, be ready to come out and experience this world class performer and instructor! Class space will be limited!
Click this link to see more information: www.joserossy.com/
Ballard School of Performing Arts
130 North Ballard
Wylie, Texas 75098
972-429-0047
www.ballardmusic.com
