João Paulo is dedicated to the study of popular and classical percussion. In 2019, he presented the work "Brazilian rhythms for the vibraphone" at the II International Percussion Congress. João Paulo worked as a former director of a samba school, a composer and a musical director. He has played as guest percussionist for the orchestras: Minas Gerais Philharmonic, Minas Gerais Symphony Orchestra and the São Paulo Municipal Theater. He has recorded CDs with several artists and has given lectures and concerts in a variety of congresses and festivals, such as: XIV - XV and XVI International Flamenco Festival of São José dos Campos, I - II and III Flamenco Festival of Montes Claros, I cajon festival - CAJONEA, of Torrox/Málaga - Spain.João Paulo has a lot of experience in South American rhythms (Afro-Peruvian, Afro-Colombian, Uruguayan Candombe and Brazilian rhythms), Caribbean rhythms, flamenco and Arab rhythms (Maksum, Saidi, Masmoudi, Baladi and others), besides the vast experience on the vibraphone (improvising, composing and arranging).
WOODWINDS
1 Flute, 1 Oboe, 1 Bb Clarinet, 1 Bassoon
BRASS
2 French Horns, 2 Bb Trumpets, 1 Tenor Trombone, 1 Bass Trombone
STRINGS
1 Harp, 5 Violins I, 4 Violins II, 4 Violas, 4 Violoncellos, 1 Contrabass (includes C extension)
PERCUSSION (1 PERCUSSIONIST)
Timpani, Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbal, Triangle, Tambourine, Woodblock, others including mallets
5 Violins I, 5 Violins II, 5 Violas, 4 Celli, 3 Contrabasses (includes C extension)
WOODWINDS
1 Flute, 1 Oboe, 1 Bb Clarinet, 1 Bassoon
BRASS
2 French Horns, 2 Bb Trumpets, 1 Tenor Trombone, 1 Bass Trombone
STRINGS
1 Harp, 5 Violins I, 4 Violins II, 4 Violas, 4 Violoncellos, 1 Contrabass (includes C extension)
PERCUSSION (1 PERCUSSIONIST)
Timpani, Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbal, Triangle, Tambourine, Woodblock, others including mallets
5 Violins I, 5 Violins II, 5 Violas, 4 Celli, 3 Contrabasses (includes C extension)
