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Walfredo Reyes Jr. is flanked by KoSA directors
Aldo Mazza (left) & Jolan Kovacs-Mazza
Walfredo “Wally” Reyes,
Jr., is well known within the music industry for his versatility as
a player. Whether he’s performing on drumset, percussion, or
both, Wally brings unparalleled passion, artistry, and technical skill
to every musical situation. These qualities have made him a first-call
drummer/percussionist for such world-renowned artists as Steve Winwood,
Cristina Aguilera, Carlos Santana, Gloria Estefan, Celia Cruz, and
Larry Carlton, among dozens of others.
Wally is also a talented and tireless educator who frequently presents
clinics and teaches at drumming camps around the world. This part of
his drumming persona recently earned him a Lifetime Achievement Award
from the KoSA International Percussion Workshops. The award—presented
to Wally at the 2009 KoSA Summer
Workshop in Montreal, Quebec, Canada—cited
Wally’s “enormous contribution to world rhythms on drumset
performance and education.” As a frequent instructor at the KoSA
workshops (including this year), Wally was pleased to receive the award
from KoSA directors Aldo
Mazza and Jolan Kovacs-Mazza.
The KoSA workshops provide personalized, hands-on training to participants
ranging in age from nine to sixty-plus, offered by a faculty of top
musical artists and educators like Walfredo
Reyes, Jr. The 2009 summer
program was the fourteenth edition, and was held at the new KoSA Centre
des Arts in Montreal from July 30th through August 2nd. In addition
to classes, participants enjoyed concert performances by Wally and
other faculty members each evening. Latin Percussion is a long-time
supporter of the KoSA program.
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