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austincc.edu/studyabroad512-223-7114studyabroad@austincc.edu@ACCStudyAbroadCUBAEarn 1 credit hour in Percussion Ensemble-Semesters 1 and 2 (MUEN 1124) while exploringCuba with your ACC classmates and Professor Michael Fonseca.SESSION AND DATESSession: First 5-week Summer Session 2025Class at ACC before departure: NoneProgram in Cuba: May 24 - June 7Summer 2025MusicStudent participants must abide by all programrules and regulations.Program dates, itinerary, and fees are subject to change.Program fees are non-refundable.Virtual One-on-One Advising Hours: Tuesday & Wednesday 9:30am–12:30pm and 1:30pm–3:30pmVirtual Group Advising Sessions:Fridays9:30am–12:30pm and 1:30pm–3:30pm Asynchronous Video Advising Sessions:Pre-recorded (available for current ACC students)Application deadline is February 6, 2025.Acceptance is on a first come, first served basis. Itis recommended that you complete advising andall application requirements as soon as possible.Maximum number of participants is 15.ACC International Programs faculty-led studyabroad programs are a welcoming and inclusiveenvironment for all students.Includes:Round-trip airfare from Austin to HavanaAccommodations with host familyAirport pick-up and drop-offGround transportation to itinerary activitiesDaily breakfastFourteen dinners, including welcome andfarewell dinnerThree lunchesExcursions and entrance fees per itineraryAcademic visa to CubaCuban health insuranceInternational travel health insurance24/7 logistics support and emergency assistanceA $400 non-refundable deposit, applied towardsthe program fee, is required to secure a spot onthe program. Program fee payment deadline is February 27, 2025 via ACC Marketplace. Students are also responsible for the followingexpenses NOT included in the program fee:ACC course tuition, fees, and booksMeals not included in program fee Optional music/dance lessonsPersonal expensesPassport fees (if applicable)Vaccinations (if applicable)18 years or older by program departure dateGood academic standing by end of Fall 2024Prerequisites: NonePROGRAM FEE - $3,700ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSBenjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship($5,000 maximum)Gilman - McCain Scholarship($5,000 maximum) Fund for Education Abroad Scholarships ($1,500 maximum)OTHER SCHOLARSHIPSACC STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPSSTEPS TO APPLYContact any ACC campus Financial Aid Office ifyou have questions about eligibility.FINANCIAL AIDBoard of Trustees' Study Abroad Scholarships,($1,000)Applications due February 13, 2025.Choose a study abroad program. You canbrowse all programs at our website.1.Complete an advising session startingSeptember 3, 2024. 2.Complete and submit an application.3.Complete an interview with program facultyleader. 4.

Havana: 8 nightsMatanzas: 6 nightsDear Students,It has been my lifelong dream to make apilgrimage to Cuba to study percussion.I have always wanted to experiencemusic education both in a formalacademic setting and in an informalsetting in Cuba. This trip gives us achance to learn about Santeria, itshistory and its bond with percussion.There will also be discussions about thefusion of the Yoruba religion andCatholicism. We will see how folklorictraditions in Cuba are closely tied toreligious rituals and ceremonies. We will also go to places that will showus the impacts of the slave trade andhow it affected the evolution of Cubanmusic. Our guides will help us examinethe hierarchy of different drums andrhythms. As you may or may not know,Afro-Cuban drumming has a deepencyclopedic nomenclature for rhythms.While there, we can discover whycertain rhythms have certain names. The activities we will experience willprovide us with the opportunity to learnmore deeply about folkloric and Afro-Cuban percussion traditions andpractices through performance,engagement with Cuban musicians,cultural experts, and relevantcommunity organizations.I invite you to take this journey with meand experience first hand the magicalrhythms of the Pearl of the Antilles. I look forward to you joining me in Cuba!PROGRAM ITINERARYFACULTY LEADER MESSAGEPROGRAM ITINERARYSaturday, May 24Depart Austin for Havana, CubaTransfer to Host FamiliesDinner with Host FamiliesSunday, May 25Morning: Orientation; Assistance with CellPhonesGroup LunchAfternoon: Depart for MatanzasEvening: Welcome Reception and Dinner Monday, May 26Morning: Visit to Cabildo Omi L’okeLunch on OwnAfternoon: Optional Private Music LessonsDinner with Host FamiliesTuesday, May 27Morning: Visit to Cuevas de BallamarLunch on OwnAfternoon: Optional Private Music LessonsDinner with Host FamiliesWednesday, May 28Morning: Transfer to Varadero; Free Time onBeachLunch on OwnAfternoon: Return to MatanzasDinner with Host FamiliesThursday, May 29Morning: Visit to Severino CastleLunch on OwnAfternoon: Optional Private Music LessonsDinner with Host FamiliesFriday, May 30Morning: Visit to Cafetal La DionisiaLunch on OwnAfternoon: Optional Private Music LessonsDinner with Host FamiliesMike FonsecaAdjunct, Associate ProfessorMusic and Music Business, Performance and Technologymichael.fonseca@austincc.eduSaturday, May 31Morning: Depart for HavanaLunch on OwnAfternoon: Free TimeDinner with Host FamiliesSunday, June 1Morning: Visit to Callejón Hamel Group LunchAfternoon: Free TimeDinner with Host FamiliesMonday, June 2Morning: Visit Roberto Chile StudioLunch on OwnAfternoon: Classic Car Tour of HavanaDinner with Host FamiliesTuesday, June 3Morning: Lecture on Cuban Rumba withCaridad Diez; Visit to Music SchoolGroup LunchAfternoon: Jam Session with Rumba All-StarsDinner with Host FamiliesWednesday, June 4Morning: Excursion to Las TerrazasLunch on OwnAfternoon: Return to HavanaDinner with Host FamiliesThursday, June 5Morning: Visit to National Folkloric MuseumLunch on OwnAfternoon: Optional Private Music LessonsDinner with Host FamiliesFriday, June 6Morning: Visit to Casa de ÁfricaLunch on OwnAfternoon: Visit to Fine Arts MusemEvening: Farewell Dinner Saturday, June 7Morning: Souvenir Shopping at Artisan FairLunch on OwnAfternoon: Transfer to Airport. Program Ends.Return to Austin.

Havana: 8 nightsMatanzas: 6 nightsDear Students,It has been my lifelong dream to make apilgrimage to Cuba to study percussion.I have always wanted to experiencemusic education both in a formalacademic setting and in an informalsetting in Cuba. This trip gives us achance to learn about Santeria, itshistory and its bond with percussion.There will also be discussions about thefusion of the Yoruba religion andCatholicism. We will see how folklorictraditions in Cuba are closely tied toreligious rituals and ceremonies. We will also go to places that will showus the impacts of the slave trade andhow it affected the evolution of Cubanmusic. Our guides will help us examinethe hierarchy of different drums andrhythms. As you may or may not know,Afro-Cuban drumming has a deepencyclopedic nomenclature for rhythms.While there, we can discover whycertain rhythms have certain names. The activities we will experience willprovide us with the opportunity to learnmore deeply about folkloric and Afro-Cuban percussion traditions andpractices through performance,engagement with Cuban musicians,cultural experts, and relevantcommunity organizations.I invite you to take this journey with meand experience first hand the magicalrhythms of the Pearl of the Antilles. I look forward to you joining me in Cuba!PROGRAM ITINERARYFACULTY LEADER MESSAGEPROGRAM ITINERARYSaturday, May 24Depart Austin for Havana, CubaTransfer to Host FamiliesDinner with Host FamiliesSunday, May 25Morning: Orientation; Assistance with CellPhonesGroup LunchAfternoon: Depart for MatanzasEvening: Welcome Reception and Dinner Monday, May 26Morning: Visit to Cabildo Omi L’okeLunch on OwnAfternoon: Optional Private Music LessonsDinner with Host FamiliesTuesday, May 27Morning: Visit to Cuevas de BallamarLunch on OwnAfternoon: Optional Private Music LessonsDinner with Host FamiliesWednesday, May 28Morning: Transfer to Varadero; Free Time onBeachLunch on OwnAfternoon: Return to MatanzasDinner with Host FamiliesThursday, May 29Morning: Visit to Severino CastleLunch on OwnAfternoon: Optional Private Music LessonsDinner with Host FamiliesFriday, May 30Morning: Visit to Cafetal La DionisiaLunch on OwnAfternoon: Optional Private Music LessonsDinner with Host FamiliesMike FonsecaAdjunct, Associate ProfessorMusic and Music Business, Performance and Technologymichael.fonseca@austincc.eduSaturday, May 31Morning: Depart for HavanaLunch on OwnAfternoon: Free TimeDinner with Host FamiliesSunday, June 1Morning: Visit to Callejón Hamel Group LunchAfternoon: Free TimeDinner with Host FamiliesMonday, June 2Morning: Visit Roberto Chile StudioLunch on OwnAfternoon: Classic Car Tour of HavanaDinner with Host FamiliesTuesday, June 3Morning: Lecture on Cuban Rumba withCaridad Diez; Visit to Music SchoolGroup LunchAfternoon: Jam Session with Rumba All-StarsDinner with Host FamiliesWednesday, June 4Morning: Excursion to Las TerrazasLunch on OwnAfternoon: Return to HavanaDinner with Host FamiliesThursday, June 5Morning: Visit to National Folkloric MuseumLunch on OwnAfternoon: Optional Private Music LessonsDinner with Host FamiliesFriday, June 6Morning: Visit to Casa de ÁfricaLunch on OwnAfternoon: Visit to Fine Arts MusemEvening: Farewell Dinner Saturday, June 7Morning: Souvenir Shopping at Artisan FairLunch on OwnAfternoon: Transfer to Airport. Program Ends.Return to Austin.

Havana: 8 nightsMatanzas: 6 nightsDear Students,It has been my lifelong dream to make apilgrimage to Cuba to study percussion.I have always wanted to experiencemusic education both in a formalacademic setting and in an informalsetting in Cuba. This trip gives us achance to learn about Santeria, itshistory and its bond with percussion.There will also be discussions about thefusion of the Yoruba religion andCatholicism. We will see how folklorictraditions in Cuba are closely tied toreligious rituals and ceremonies. We will also go to places that will showus the impacts of the slave trade andhow it affected the evolution of Cubanmusic. Our guides will help us examinethe hierarchy of different drums andrhythms. As you may or may not know,Afro-Cuban drumming has a deepencyclopedic nomenclature for rhythms.While there, we can discover whycertain rhythms have certain names. The activities we will experience willprovide us with the opportunity to learnmore deeply about folkloric and Afro-Cuban percussion traditions andpractices through performance,engagement with Cuban musicians,cultural experts, and relevantcommunity organizations.I invite you to take this journey with meand experience first hand the magicalrhythms of the Pearl of the Antilles. I look forward to you joining me in Cuba!PROGRAM ITINERARYFACULTY LEADER MESSAGEPROGRAM ITINERARYSaturday, May 24Depart Austin for Havana, CubaTransfer to Host FamiliesDinner with Host FamiliesSunday, May 25Morning: Orientation; Assistance with CellPhonesGroup LunchAfternoon: Depart for MatanzasEvening: Welcome Reception and Dinner Monday, May 26Morning: Visit to Cabildo Omi L’okeLunch on OwnAfternoon: Optional Private Music LessonsDinner with Host FamiliesTuesday, May 27Morning: Visit to Cuevas de BallamarLunch on OwnAfternoon: Optional Private Music LessonsDinner with Host FamiliesWednesday, May 28Morning: Transfer to Varadero; Free Time onBeachLunch on OwnAfternoon: Return to MatanzasDinner with Host FamiliesThursday, May 29Morning: Visit to Severino CastleLunch on OwnAfternoon: Optional Private Music LessonsDinner with Host FamiliesFriday, May 30Morning: Visit to Cafetal La DionisiaLunch on OwnAfternoon: Optional Private Music LessonsDinner with Host FamiliesMike FonsecaAdjunct, Associate ProfessorMusic and Music Business, Performance and Technologymichael.fonseca@austincc.eduSaturday, May 31Morning: Depart for HavanaLunch on OwnAfternoon: Free TimeDinner with Host FamiliesSunday, June 1Morning: Visit to Callejón Hamel Group LunchAfternoon: Free TimeDinner with Host FamiliesMonday, June 2Morning: Visit Roberto Chile StudioLunch on OwnAfternoon: Classic Car Tour of HavanaDinner with Host FamiliesTuesday, June 3Morning: Lecture on Cuban Rumba withCaridad Diez; Visit to Music SchoolGroup LunchAfternoon: Jam Session with Rumba All-StarsDinner with Host FamiliesWednesday, June 4Morning: Excursion to Las TerrazasLunch on OwnAfternoon: Return to HavanaDinner with Host FamiliesThursday, June 5Morning: Visit to National Folkloric MuseumLunch on OwnAfternoon: Optional Private Music LessonsDinner with Host FamiliesFriday, June 6Morning: Visit to Casa de ÁfricaLunch on OwnAfternoon: Visit to Fine Arts MusemEvening: Farewell Dinner Saturday, June 7Morning: Souvenir Shopping at Artisan FairLunch on OwnAfternoon: Transfer to Airport. Program Ends.Return to Austin.

austincc.edu/studyabroad512-223-7114studyabroad@austincc.edu@ACCStudyAbroadCUBAEarn 1 credit hour in Percussion Ensemble-Semesters 1 and 2 (MUEN 1124) while exploringCuba with your ACC classmates and Professor Michael Fonseca.SESSION AND DATESSession: First 5-week Summer Session 2025Class at ACC before departure: NoneProgram in Cuba: May 24 - June 7Summer 2025MusicStudent participants must abide by all programrules and regulations.Program dates, itinerary, and fees are subject to change.Program fees are non-refundable.Virtual One-on-One Advising Hours: Tuesday & Wednesday 9:30am–12:30pm and 1:30pm–3:30pmVirtual Group Advising Sessions:Fridays9:30am–12:30pm and 1:30pm–3:30pm Asynchronous Video Advising Sessions:Pre-recorded (available for current ACC students)Application deadline is February 6, 2025.Acceptance is on a first come, first served basis. Itis recommended that you complete advising andall application requirements as soon as possible.Maximum number of participants is 15.ACC International Programs faculty-led studyabroad programs are a welcoming and inclusiveenvironment for all students.Includes:Round-trip airfare from Austin to HavanaAccommodations with host familyAirport pick-up and drop-offGround transportation to itinerary activitiesDaily breakfastFourteen dinners, including welcome andfarewell dinnerThree lunchesExcursions and entrance fees per itineraryAcademic visa to CubaCuban health insuranceInternational travel health insurance24/7 logistics support and emergency assistanceA $400 non-refundable deposit, applied towardsthe program fee, is required to secure a spot onthe program. Program fee payment deadline is February 27, 2025 via ACC Marketplace. Students are also responsible for the followingexpenses NOT included in the program fee:ACC course tuition, fees, and booksMeals not included in program fee Optional music/dance lessonsPersonal expensesPassport fees (if applicable)Vaccinations (if applicable)18 years or older by program departure dateGood academic standing by end of Fall 2024Prerequisites: NonePROGRAM FEE - $3,700ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSBenjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship($5,000 maximum)Gilman - McCain Scholarship($5,000 maximum) Fund for Education Abroad Scholarships ($1,500 maximum)OTHER SCHOLARSHIPSACC STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPSSTEPS TO APPLYContact any ACC campus Financial Aid Office ifyou have questions about eligibility.FINANCIAL AIDBoard of Trustees' Study Abroad Scholarships,($1,000)Applications due February 13, 2025.Choose a study abroad program. You canbrowse all programs at our website.1.Complete an advising session startingSeptember 3, 2024. 2.Complete and submit an application.3.Complete an interview with program facultyleader. 4.

austincc.edu/studyabroad512-223-7114studyabroad@austincc.edu@ACCStudyAbroadCUBAEarn 1 credit hour in Percussion Ensemble-Semesters 1 and 2 (MUEN 1124) while exploringCuba with your ACC classmates and Professor Michael Fonseca.SESSION AND DATESSession: First 5-week Summer Session 2025Class at ACC before departure: NoneProgram in Cuba: May 24 - June 7Summer 2025MusicStudent participants must abide by all programrules and regulations.Program dates, itinerary, and fees are subject to change.Program fees are non-refundable.Virtual One-on-One Advising Hours: Tuesday & Wednesday 9:30am–12:30pm and 1:30pm–3:30pmVirtual Group Advising Sessions:Fridays9:30am–12:30pm and 1:30pm–3:30pm Asynchronous Video Advising Sessions:Pre-recorded (available for current ACC students)Application deadline is February 6, 2025.Acceptance is on a first come, first served basis. Itis recommended that you complete advising andall application requirements as soon as possible.Maximum number of participants is 15.ACC International Programs faculty-led studyabroad programs are a welcoming and inclusiveenvironment for all students.Includes:Round-trip airfare from Austin to HavanaAccommodations with host familyAirport pick-up and drop-offGround transportation to itinerary activitiesDaily breakfastFourteen dinners, including welcome andfarewell dinnerThree lunchesExcursions and entrance fees per itineraryAcademic visa to CubaCuban health insuranceInternational travel health insurance24/7 logistics support and emergency assistanceA $400 non-refundable deposit, applied towardsthe program fee, is required to secure a spot onthe program. Program fee payment deadline is February 27, 2025 via ACC Marketplace. Students are also responsible for the followingexpenses NOT included in the program fee:ACC course tuition, fees, and booksMeals not included in program fee Optional music/dance lessonsPersonal expensesPassport fees (if applicable)Vaccinations (if applicable)18 years or older by program departure dateGood academic standing by end of Fall 2024Prerequisites: NonePROGRAM FEE - $3,700ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSBenjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship($5,000 maximum)Gilman - McCain Scholarship($5,000 maximum) Fund for Education Abroad Scholarships ($1,500 maximum)OTHER SCHOLARSHIPSACC STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPSSTEPS TO APPLYContact any ACC campus Financial Aid Office ifyou have questions about eligibility.FINANCIAL AIDBoard of Trustees' Study Abroad Scholarships,($1,000)Applications due February 13, 2025.Choose a study abroad program. You canbrowse all programs at our website.1.Complete an advising session startingSeptember 3, 2024. 2.Complete and submit an application.3.Complete an interview with program facultyleader. 4.