Tag: classical-music
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Voices of the Isthmus: A Recording of Contemporary Clarinet Sounds from Central America
I am proud to announce the release of my new recording project, as part of my Doctoral research, titled: Voices of the Isthmus: Contemporary Clarinet Sounds of Central America, which is now available on SoundCloud. This compilation brings together a collection of contemporary works for the clarinet by composers from Guatemala and the greater Central…
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A History of Guatemalan Music
In the pre-Columbian era, or before European colonization, the Mayan civilization inhabited Guatemala, Southern Mexico, Belize, El Salvador, and Honduras. Music was an important part of their lives, as they used it for rituals, dances, and celebrations. They developed several instruments including the drum, flute, and trumpet. In the early 14th century, Spain invaded Guatemala…
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Upcoming Premiere: Resiliencia de los Pueblos Indígenas de Guatemala by Sergio R. Reyes Mendoza
Exciting news: a new Guatemalan clarinet work will premiere in just two weeks! This work titled Resiliencia de los Pueblos Indígenas de Guatemala (Resilience of the Indigenous Peoples of Guatemala) was composed by Guatemalan composer Sergio R. Reyes Mendoza. Venue: Aaron Davis Hall, City College, 129 Convent Avenue, New York, NY Date: Thursday, May 15th,…
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“The Wood that Sings”
The marimba is an incredibly important instrument to the people of Guatemala. The marimba is known as their national instrument and is part of the identity of the people. The origins of this instrument are highly debated whether the Mayans had the instrument pre-Columbian era or if it was discovered when the Africans were brought…
Guatemalan Music for the Clarinet 