Connecticut
Profile Type: Artist
NEFA Grant Recipient
Artist
Surcari

Surcari is an award-winning performance group originally from Chile and Puerto Rico under the musical direction of guitarist Lorena Garay. The group performs a blend of traditional and original Latin American, Andean, Afro-Caribbean, Spanish, and world music on a wide array of traditional instruments. Surcari's community concerts are colorful and engaging; school performances are interactive and participatory; lecture demonstrations and professional development workshops are well rounded and enriching. Their artistic and educational programs include irresistible instrumental and vocal music from different Spanish-speaking cultures!

Surcari is on the roster of Young Audiences Arts for Learning Connecticut, the Arts Department of Economic and Community Development’s Directory of Performing and Teaching Artists, and the New England Foundation for the Arts/New England States Touring (NEST) Roster.

Website: 
http://www.lorenagaray.com
Additional Links: 
Lorena Garay & Surcari: Audio Samples
Audio samples of Lorena Garay & Surcari's albums
Lorena Garay & Surcari: CPTV
"All Things Connecticut," Connecticut Public Television
Lorena Garay & Surcari: WGBY 57
“Presencia,” WGBY 57, A PBS Affiliate
Lorena Garay: CD Baby
La Guitarra de Puerto Rico: An enchanting blend of Latin, Spanish and classical guitar with Latin percussion.
Surcari: CD Baby
Surcari: An exciting blend of traditional and contemporary Latin American, Andean, Afro-Caribbean, Spanish, and world music.

I Have Worked With

  • YOUNG AUDIENCES OF CONNECTICUT
    April 2018

    Relationship: Booking Agent

    Type of Engament: 2018 West Woods Latin America Festival

    Location: West Woods Upper Elementary School, 50 Judson Lane, Farmington, CT 06032
  • Unitarian Universalist Society: East
    April 2018

    Relationship: Presenter

    Type of Engagement: Concert

    Location: 153 Vernon Street West, Manchester, CT 06042
  • Goodwin College
    April 2018

    Relationship: Presenter

    Type of Engagement: Musical Performance - Health & Wellness Expo

    Location: One Riverside Drive, East Hartford, CT 06118

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Contact Information

First Name: 
Lorena
Job Title/Position: 
Guitarist/Bandleader
Mailing Address: 
53 Bonner Street
Floor 3
Hartford, CT 06106
Physical Address: 
53 Bonner Street Floor 3
Hartford, CT 06106
Last Name: 
Garay
Phone: 
860-778-3255

About

Profile Type: 
Artist
Primary Discipline: 
Music - Ethnic / World
Additional Disciplines: 
Music - Band
Music - Children's
Music - Ethnic / World
Music - Folk
Music - Traditional
Year Founded: 
2004
Populations Served: 
Adults
Businesses
Elders
Families
General Public
Immigrant Populations
Nonprofits
People with Disabilities
School Groups
Teens
Languages Available: 
Spanish
Legal Status: 
Commercial Business - Sole proprietorship
Institution/Business Type: 
Performing Groups
Activities and Services: 
Performance / Concert / Reading
Professional Development / Training
Residency - In School
Wedding / Parties / Private Gatherings
Workshops / Demonstrations / Master Class
Events Per Year: 
40
Seasons Active: 
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Geographic Reach: 
National

Affiliations and Accomplishments

Professional Associations: 
Arts for Learning Connecticut Performing Artist Roster
Arts Department of Economic and Community Development’s Directory of Performing Artists
New England States Touring Program, New England Foundation for the Arts
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP)
Education: 
Master of Music Degree Summa Cum Laude, The Hartt School, University of Hartford
Bachelor of Music Degree Summa Cum Laude, Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico
Certificate for Advanced Training in Radio & Television Broadcasting, Connecticut School of Broadcasting
Awards: 
2018 Performing Artist of The Year Award, Arts For Learning Connecticut
Latino de Oro Music Award, Identidad Latina Hispanic Newspaper
Third Place Music Award, Best South & Central American Album for Surcari, Just Plain Folks Music Awards
Guitar Department Award, The Hartt School, University of Hartford
String Department Gold Medal Award, Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico
Medal for Excellence in Music, Connecticut National Guard
Plaque Recognition, The CT Association of Affirmative Action Scholarship Fund
Grant Recipient, New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA)
Grant Recipient, Hartford Business Development Grants for Artist Program
Grant Recipient, The Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation
Grant Recipient, Greater Hartford Arts Council
Merit Tuition Scholarship Recipient, Connecticut School of Broadcasting
Merit Tuition Scholarship Recipient, The Hartt School, University of Hartford
Teaching Fellowship Recipient, The Hartt School, University of Hartford
Scholarship Award Recipient, Robert I. Ferdman, Pro Arte Musical
Scholarship Award Recipient, Musical Arts Corporation
Pi Kappa Lambda, National Music Honor Society
Biography published in various editions of the National Dean's List
I am a NEFA Grant Recipient

I am a Touring Artist

I am NEST eligible
Technical Requirements: 
Performance length: 45-90 minutes
Performance space: 15' x 10'
Set up time: 2 hours
A three-prong outlet within reach
A flat bed platform cart
Surcari will bring their own sound system, unless you have a professional in-house system
Fee Range Minimum: 
$900
Fee Range Maximum: 
$2,500
State of Residence: 
Connecticut
Minimum Number of Performers: 
3
Maximum Number of Performers: 
5

I am a Teaching Artist

Teaching Settings: 
Arts and Cultural Center / Venue
Subject Areas: 
Arts Integration - Foreign Languages
Arts Integration - History and Social Science
Ages Served: 
Pre-Kindergarten-age
Elementary School-age
Middle School-age
High School-age
College-Age
Adults
Certifications / Training: 
SIGNATURE CORE SERVICES CERTIFICATE: Surcari is certified in the Young Audiences Arts For Learning Signature Core Services for performing artists.
Fee Range Minimum: 
$900
Fee Range Maximum: 
$2,500