Latin American Music
The Latin American Ensemble is dedicated to the study and
performance of music from Latin America. The LAE consists of approximately 12
talented musicians playing trumpet, trombone, alto sax, tenor sax, bari sax,
keyboard, bass, violin, Timbales, Congas, and vocals.
The students of the LAE
play the music of the Legends of Latin music, including Tito Puente, Celia Cruz,
Willie Colon, Ruben Blades, Fania All-Stars, Spanish Harlem Orchestra, Luis
Miguel, Gloria Estefan, La India, Arsenio Rodriguez, Machito, Isaac Delgado,
Irakere, Los Van Van, Jimmy Bosch, and others.
The LAE has achieved local and national recognition as one of a few public
school Salsa Orchestras in the United States.
Highlighted performances include:
-
World Salsa Congress in San Juan, Puerto Rico,
- National Puerto Rican Day
- The 116th St. Festival in New York City
- The Latin Grammy Street Party in Houston
- The San Jose Jazz Festival in California
- Gloria Estefan’s Bongos Cuban Cafe in
Orlando
- The 75th LULAC National Convention in San Antonio
- The North Texas
Latino Festival in Fort Worth
- The Mundo Latino Exhibit at the State Fair of
Texas
- The Katrina Relief Concert at the Hard Rock Cafe
- The Grand Opening of
the Latino Cultural Center in Dallas
- And many local events, conferences,
receptions
In 2009, the BTWHSPVA Latin American Ensemble won a Student Downbeat
Award for best Latin Band by a performing arts high school.
The LAE frequently performs for DISD elementary and middle schools in an
effort to reach out and inspire other students. The LAE also performs for
charitable events, including St. Jude’s, Bea’s Kids, Allie’s House. The LAE is
also available for private parties, weddings, quinceaneras, concerts, etc.
Biography: Joanne Rile Artist Management, presents: Duilio Dobrin