Born in Cleveland, he came to YSU in 1996 and has developed a nationally respected world percussion program which includes jazz, classical, contemporary, and various Latin musics. As a result, YSU music students have the opportunity to study and perform with nationally renowned guest artists in myriad musical styles as they prepare for their careers in music education and performance. Schaft is indebted to friend and teacher Mr. Ruben Alvarez, one of the festivals featured guest artists, for his inspiration to travel and study in Cuba. Most of the events for the Afro-Cuban Arts Festival are free and open to the public. Assisted by Dr. Glenn Schaft and the YSU Latin Percussion Group.
Admission is limited to junior and senior high school students via invitation.
Seating is limited and reservations are required. The scene is a bus terminal in a small Cuban city. Disorder and chaos reign when the bus breaks down and cannot depart. Forced to spend the night, the would-be passengers reveal their ability to overcome the toughest circumstances with generosity and solidarity. Saturday, March 24 Jim Lepore and Friends - Dance Workshops .