The Jopará Ensemble performs music from Paraguay blended with harmonies and rhythms from around the world. The word “jopará” is the colloquial language we use in Paraguay, a perfect blend between Spanish and Guarani. This idea of blend, or Jopará, is what the ensemble portrays through their music, combining traditional with more contemporary elements to create a unique sound. The Jopará Ensemble has been together for 2.5 years and have performed in a variety of events throughout the country: LG Desk Concert Series at the Kansas Capitol (September 2025)
Peabody Township Library (September 2025)
Kansas Federation of Music Clubs in Lindsborg, KS (May 2025)
Kansas Music Educators Association Convention in Wichita, KS (February 2025)
KPR Live Day in Lawrence, KS (October 2024)
KMTA/MMTA Conference in Kansas City (September 2024)
Sounds of Summer Concert Series at Pittsburg State University (June 2024)
ジョンソン・カウンティ・コミュニティ・カレッジでのルエル・ジョイス・コンサート・シリーズ（2023年10月）
ワシントンDCのパラグアイ大使館で開催されるパラグアイ独立記念式典のゲスト・アーティスト（2023年5月）
2023年 カンザス・ツアー：メイン・コンサートと学生向けマスタークラス：ウォッシュバーン大学、エンポリア州立大学、バートン・コミュニティ・カレッジ（2023年1月／2月）
カンザス・パラグアイ・パートナー年次総会（2022年4月）
Currently in the editing phase of recording and releasing an album to be released in 2026. Jopará Ensemble is made up of Paraguayan musicians living in Kansas; they are Ramiro Miranda on violin, Irene Diaz Gill on cello, Aleia Gonzalez on guitar, and Alejandro Avila on piano. The members are all classically trained musicians and educators, who enjoy playing traditional music from their native country. Alejandro Avila Alejandro is an active performer and educator residing in Kansas. He is the piano faculty and director of the accompaniment area at Barton Community College. At the college, Alejandro teaches piano, organ, and collaborates with the vocal and instrumental ensembles, as well as performs in chamber music settings. He is also a featured artist and faculty at several music festivals during the summer, including the Salt Creek Art Song Festival in Nebraska and the Conero International Piano Festival in Recanati, Italy. Irene Diaz Gill Irene is the orchestra director at Pittsburg Middle and High Schools. Irene enjoys teaching and playing the cello. She performs regularly with the Jopará Ensemble, which specializes in Paraguayan music, and String Daze, which specializes in fiddle music from around the world. Aleia Gonzalez Aleia is the guitar instructor at Barton Community College. She performs in the Kansas City metropolitan area in both solo and collaborative settings. Aleia is also a board member of the Kansas City Guitar Society. Ramiro Miranda Ramiro teaches at Pittsburg State University, while pursuing an active career as a violinist and conductor. He has recently been on tour with Paraguayan jazz pianist Daniel Ayala, and he has also shared the stage with internationally acclaimed classical guitarist Berta Rojas, performing music by Agustin Pio Barrios and Heitor Villa Lobos.

The Jopará Ensemble performs music from Paraguay in original arrangements that offers folk music with a modern taste. The musicians take turns talking about the music, composers and giving the audience a good background on the music and the stories that come with it. Some classic hits include “Recuerdos de Ypacarai” and “Mis Noches Sin Ti,” as well as some original compositions by Ramiro Miranda including “We are Neighbors” and “Celebracion”.

アンサンブル$1,200に加え、開催地によりマイル補償がある。

$240で、当日プレゼンテーション1回分。

The members of the Jopará Ensemble could provide masterclasses and chamber music coaching; an educational concert; a workshop or lecture on traditional Paraguayan music.

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