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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 Adjunct, Associate Professor Michael Fonseca.SESSION AND DATESSession: First 5-week Summer Session 2024Class at ACC before departure: May 28 - May 29Program in Cuba: June 1 - June 15Summer 2024PercussionStudent participants must abide by all programrules and regulations.Program dates, itinerary, and fees are subject to change.Program fees are non-refundable.Advising Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday9:30am–12:30pm and 1:30pm–3:30pmApplication deadline is February 8, 2024.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.Round-trip airfare from Austin to HavanaAccommodations with host familyAirport pick-up and drop-offGround transportation while in CubaDaily breakfastFourteen dinners, including welcome andfarewell dinnerThirteen lunchesExcursions and entrance fees per itineraryAcademic visa to CubaCuban health insurance24/7 logistics support and emergency assistanceIncludes:A $400 non-refundable deposit, applied towardsthe program fee, is required to secure a spot onthe program. Program fee payment deadline is February 29, 2024 via ACC Marketplace. ACC course tuition, fees, and booksMeals not included in program fee Optional music/dance lessonsPersonal expensesInternational travel health insurancePassport fees (if applicable)Vaccinations (if applicable)Students are also responsible for the followingexpenses NOT included in the program fee:18 years or older by program departure dateGood academic standing by end of Fall 2023Prerequisites: NonePROGRAM FEE - $3,700ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSBenjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship($5,000 maximum)Gilman - McCain Scholarship ($5,000 maximum) Fund for Education Abroad Scholarships First Trip ScholarshipCCID Maxwell King Founder Study AbroadScholarship ($500) ($1,250 minimum)($750-$1,500)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)Tyler Center for Global Studies Study AbroadScholarships, ($2,500)Applications due February 15, 2024.Choose a study abroad program. You canbrowse all programs at our website.Schedule and complete a video advisingsession starting August 28, 2023. Advisingcan be scheduled online at our website.Complete and submit an application.Complete an interview with program facultyleader. 1.2.3.4.

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Havana: 14 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, June 1Depart Austin to Havana, CubaTransfer to Host FamiliesDinner with Host FamiliesSunday, June 2Morning: Orientation; Assistance with CellPhonesGroup LunchAfternoon: Visit to the Museum of ArtEvening: Welcome Reception and Dinner Monday, June 3Morning: Presentation on Music in CubaGroup LunchAfternoon: Class/Workshop with the NationalFolkloric GroupOptional: Private Music LessonsDinner with Host FamiliesEvening: Cañonazo (Cannon Ceremony) Tuesday, June 4Morning: Visit to Old Havana, Visit to Casa deAfrica with Percussion Performance and Q&ASessionGroup LunchAfternoon: Presentation on Race in CubaDinner with Host FamiliesWednesday, June 5Morning: Visit to National Folkloric GroupGroup LunchAfternoon: Visit the Rumba Palace (if open)Optional: Private Music LessonsDinner with Host FamiliesThursday, June 6Morning: Visit Music SchoolGroup LunchAfternoon: Visit with Jose Luis "Changuito"; Visitto Habana Compás Dance PerformanceDinner with Host FamiliesFriday, June 7Morning: Visit to Music SchoolGroup LunchAfternoon: Music WorkshopDinner with Host FamiliesMike FonsecaAdjunct, Associate ProfessorMusic and Music Business, Performance and Technologymichael.fonseca@austincc.eduSaturday, June 8 Morning: Excursion to La TerrazasGroup LunchDinner with Host FamiliesSunday, June 9Morning: Salsa Dance Lessons; Callejón HamelDance PerformanceGroup LunchDinner with Host FamiliesMonday, June 10Morning: Beach DayLunch on OwnAfternoon: Visit to Ruy López-Nussa Dinner with Host FamiliesEvening: Cabaret Performance at Hotel NacionalTuesday, June 11Morning: Afro-Cuban Dance Lessons; Meetingwith Roberto ChileGroup LunchAfternoon: Visit to La Hata Neighborhood inGuanabacoaDinner with Host FamiliesEvening: Jazz Convert at Roof Top Bar (Optional)Wednesday, June 12Morning: Visit to Conservatory Outside ofHavanaGroup LunchOptional: Private Music LessonsDinner with Host FamiliesThursday, June 13Morning: Visit to ISA to Meet with Cuban MusicStudentsAfternoon: Visit to Finca Figía; Visit to CubanRap AgencyDinner with Host FamiliesEvening: Visit to Fábrica de ArteFriday, June 14Morning: Souvenir Shopping at Artisan FairGroup LunchEvening: Farewell Dinner Saturday, June 15Program Ends. Return to Austin.

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Havana: 14 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, June 1Depart Austin to Havana, CubaTransfer to Host FamiliesDinner with Host FamiliesSunday, June 2Morning: Orientation; Assistance with CellPhonesGroup LunchAfternoon: Visit to the Museum of ArtEvening: Welcome Reception and Dinner Monday, June 3Morning: Presentation on Music in CubaGroup LunchAfternoon: Class/Workshop with the NationalFolkloric GroupOptional: Private Music LessonsDinner with Host FamiliesEvening: Cañonazo (Cannon Ceremony) Tuesday, June 4Morning: Visit to Old Havana, Visit to Casa deAfrica with Percussion Performance and Q&ASessionGroup LunchAfternoon: Presentation on Race in CubaDinner with Host FamiliesWednesday, June 5Morning: Visit to National Folkloric GroupGroup LunchAfternoon: Visit the Rumba Palace (if open)Optional: Private Music LessonsDinner with Host FamiliesThursday, June 6Morning: Visit Music SchoolGroup LunchAfternoon: Visit with Jose Luis "Changuito"; Visitto Habana Compás Dance PerformanceDinner with Host FamiliesFriday, June 7Morning: Visit to Music SchoolGroup LunchAfternoon: Music WorkshopDinner with Host FamiliesMike FonsecaAdjunct, Associate ProfessorMusic and Music Business, Performance and Technologymichael.fonseca@austincc.eduSaturday, June 8 Morning: Excursion to La TerrazasGroup LunchDinner with Host FamiliesSunday, June 9Morning: Salsa Dance Lessons; Callejón HamelDance PerformanceGroup LunchDinner with Host FamiliesMonday, June 10Morning: Beach DayLunch on OwnAfternoon: Visit to Ruy López-Nussa Dinner with Host FamiliesEvening: Cabaret Performance at Hotel NacionalTuesday, June 11Morning: Afro-Cuban Dance Lessons; Meetingwith Roberto ChileGroup LunchAfternoon: Visit to La Hata Neighborhood inGuanabacoaDinner with Host FamiliesEvening: Jazz Convert at Roof Top Bar (Optional)Wednesday, June 12Morning: Visit to Conservatory Outside ofHavanaGroup LunchOptional: Private Music LessonsDinner with Host FamiliesThursday, June 13Morning: Visit to ISA to Meet with Cuban MusicStudentsAfternoon: Visit to Finca Figía; Visit to CubanRap AgencyDinner with Host FamiliesEvening: Visit to Fábrica de ArteFriday, June 14Morning: Souvenir Shopping at Artisan FairGroup LunchEvening: Farewell Dinner Saturday, June 15Program Ends. Return to Austin.

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Havana: 14 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, June 1Depart Austin to Havana, CubaTransfer to Host FamiliesDinner with Host FamiliesSunday, June 2Morning: Orientation; Assistance with CellPhonesGroup LunchAfternoon: Visit to the Museum of ArtEvening: Welcome Reception and Dinner Monday, June 3Morning: Presentation on Music in CubaGroup LunchAfternoon: Class/Workshop with the NationalFolkloric GroupOptional: Private Music LessonsDinner with Host FamiliesEvening: Cañonazo (Cannon Ceremony) Tuesday, June 4Morning: Visit to Old Havana, Visit to Casa deAfrica with Percussion Performance and Q&ASessionGroup LunchAfternoon: Presentation on Race in CubaDinner with Host FamiliesWednesday, June 5Morning: Visit to National Folkloric GroupGroup LunchAfternoon: Visit the Rumba Palace (if open)Optional: Private Music LessonsDinner with Host FamiliesThursday, June 6Morning: Visit Music SchoolGroup LunchAfternoon: Visit with Jose Luis "Changuito"; Visitto Habana Compás Dance PerformanceDinner with Host FamiliesFriday, June 7Morning: Visit to Music SchoolGroup LunchAfternoon: Music WorkshopDinner with Host FamiliesMike FonsecaAdjunct, Associate ProfessorMusic and Music Business, Performance and Technologymichael.fonseca@austincc.eduSaturday, June 8 Morning: Excursion to La TerrazasGroup LunchDinner with Host FamiliesSunday, June 9Morning: Salsa Dance Lessons; Callejón HamelDance PerformanceGroup LunchDinner with Host FamiliesMonday, June 10Morning: Beach DayLunch on OwnAfternoon: Visit to Ruy López-Nussa Dinner with Host FamiliesEvening: Cabaret Performance at Hotel NacionalTuesday, June 11Morning: Afro-Cuban Dance Lessons; Meetingwith Roberto ChileGroup LunchAfternoon: Visit to La Hata Neighborhood inGuanabacoaDinner with Host FamiliesEvening: Jazz Convert at Roof Top Bar (Optional)Wednesday, June 12Morning: Visit to Conservatory Outside ofHavanaGroup LunchOptional: Private Music LessonsDinner with Host FamiliesThursday, June 13Morning: Visit to ISA to Meet with Cuban MusicStudentsAfternoon: Visit to Finca Figía; Visit to CubanRap AgencyDinner with Host FamiliesEvening: Visit to Fábrica de ArteFriday, June 14Morning: Souvenir Shopping at Artisan FairGroup LunchEvening: Farewell Dinner Saturday, June 15Program Ends. Return to Austin.

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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 Adjunct, Associate Professor Michael Fonseca.SESSION AND DATESSession: First 5-week Summer Session 2024Class at ACC before departure: May 28 - May 29Program in Cuba: June 1 - June 15Summer 2024PercussionStudent participants must abide by all programrules and regulations.Program dates, itinerary, and fees are subject to change.Program fees are non-refundable.Advising Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday9:30am–12:30pm and 1:30pm–3:30pmApplication deadline is February 8, 2024.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.Round-trip airfare from Austin to HavanaAccommodations with host familyAirport pick-up and drop-offGround transportation while in CubaDaily breakfastFourteen dinners, including welcome andfarewell dinnerThirteen lunchesExcursions and entrance fees per itineraryAcademic visa to CubaCuban health insurance24/7 logistics support and emergency assistanceIncludes:A $400 non-refundable deposit, applied towardsthe program fee, is required to secure a spot onthe program. Program fee payment deadline is February 29, 2024 via ACC Marketplace. ACC course tuition, fees, and booksMeals not included in program fee Optional music/dance lessonsPersonal expensesInternational travel health insurancePassport fees (if applicable)Vaccinations (if applicable)Students are also responsible for the followingexpenses NOT included in the program fee:18 years or older by program departure dateGood academic standing by end of Fall 2023Prerequisites: NonePROGRAM FEE - $3,700ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSBenjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship($5,000 maximum)Gilman - McCain Scholarship ($5,000 maximum) Fund for Education Abroad Scholarships First Trip ScholarshipCCID Maxwell King Founder Study AbroadScholarship ($500) ($1,250 minimum)($750-$1,500)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)Tyler Center for Global Studies Study AbroadScholarships, ($2,500)Applications due February 15, 2024.Choose a study abroad program. You canbrowse all programs at our website.Schedule and complete a video advisingsession starting August 28, 2023. Advisingcan be scheduled online at our website.Complete and submit an application.Complete an interview with program facultyleader. 1.2.3.4.

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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 Adjunct, Associate Professor Michael Fonseca.SESSION AND DATESSession: First 5-week Summer Session 2024Class at ACC before departure: May 28 - May 29Program in Cuba: June 1 - June 15Summer 2024PercussionStudent participants must abide by all programrules and regulations.Program dates, itinerary, and fees are subject to change.Program fees are non-refundable.Advising Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday9:30am–12:30pm and 1:30pm–3:30pmApplication deadline is February 8, 2024.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.Round-trip airfare from Austin to HavanaAccommodations with host familyAirport pick-up and drop-offGround transportation while in CubaDaily breakfastFourteen dinners, including welcome andfarewell dinnerThirteen lunchesExcursions and entrance fees per itineraryAcademic visa to CubaCuban health insurance24/7 logistics support and emergency assistanceIncludes:A $400 non-refundable deposit, applied towardsthe program fee, is required to secure a spot onthe program. Program fee payment deadline is February 29, 2024 via ACC Marketplace. ACC course tuition, fees, and booksMeals not included in program fee Optional music/dance lessonsPersonal expensesInternational travel health insurancePassport fees (if applicable)Vaccinations (if applicable)Students are also responsible for the followingexpenses NOT included in the program fee:18 years or older by program departure dateGood academic standing by end of Fall 2023Prerequisites: NonePROGRAM FEE - $3,700ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSBenjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship($5,000 maximum)Gilman - McCain Scholarship ($5,000 maximum) Fund for Education Abroad Scholarships First Trip ScholarshipCCID Maxwell King Founder Study AbroadScholarship ($500) ($1,250 minimum)($750-$1,500)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)Tyler Center for Global Studies Study AbroadScholarships, ($2,500)Applications due February 15, 2024.Choose a study abroad program. You canbrowse all programs at our website.Schedule and complete a video advisingsession starting August 28, 2023. Advisingcan be scheduled online at our website.Complete and submit an application.Complete an interview with program facultyleader. 1.2.3.4.