Grandpa Hermeto’s Farm

Hermeto Pascoal for children

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https://doi.org/10.35699/2317-6377.2026.62765

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Hermeto Pascoal, Grandpa Hermeto's Farm, Arrangement, Children's audience, Percussion trio

Abstract

This publication features a series of 12 works by Hermeto Pascoal arranged especially for children. The themes are part of the stage musical of the same name, Grandpa Hermeto's Farm, which premiered in 2023 at SESC Palladium (Belo Horizonte, MG) and has been touring cities such as São Paulo (SP) and Sorocaba (SP). Through original reconstructions and orchestrations, the arrangements are written for a percussion trio and feature the following themes: Forró Brasil, Música das Nuvens de do Chão, Boiada, O Ovo, Papagaio Alegre, Santo Antônio, Bebê, Entrando pelos Canos, Viva Jackson do Pandeiro, São Jorge, Bem Vinda and Caminho do Sol. This is an unprecedented contribution to the children's and percussion repertoire, with reference to an icon of instrumental music.

Author Biographies

  • Fernando Martins de Castro Chaib, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil

    Doctor and Master in Music from the University of Aveiro (POR). He holds a Bachelor's degree in Percussion from UNESP. Awarded nationally and internationally in Brazil, Italy, and Portugal, he has provided musical direction for shows with the São Paulo City Ballet, Aveiro Dance Company (POR), and Quórum Ballet (POR). In addition, he composed original soundtracks and provided musical direction for shows at CCSP (SP) and Teatro FUNARTE de Arena Eugênio Kusnet (SP). Besides performing throughout Brazil, he has performed in the USA, Spain, Italy, Austria, Germany, Uruguay, Venezuela, Portugal, Chile, China, and Taiwan. He founded the groups Durum Percussão Brasil and Simantra Grupo de Percussão (POR). Eclectic as a performer, his discography includes several CDs with performances and compositions with a wide variety of ensembles. He was a guest percussion professor at UNESP and a permanent professor at the Federal Institute of Goiás (IFG). Since 2015, he has been an Adjunct Professor of Percussion at the School of Music of UFMG, and a member of PPGMUS/UFMG. He is a member and founder of the ¿Silencie? Percussion Collective. He has been part of the cast of O Sítio do Vovô Hermeto since its premiere.

  • Bruno Soares Santos, Federal University of São João del-Rey, Brazil

    He holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Musical Performance - Percussion from the Federal University of Minas Gerais. He has a PhD in Musical Performance from the University of Aveiro (PT). He also studied with the Uakti group. He worked as a professor in the Music Department at the Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP) in 2010 and at the Federal University of Latin American Integration (UNILA) in 2015/2016. He was a founding member of the contemporary music group Oficina Musica Viva of the Artistic Education Foundation (MG). He performs in several countries such as Germany, Argentina, Belgium, Spain, France, England and Portugal. His discography ranges from popular music to experimental avant-garde. He has performed and recorded with groups and artists such as Toninho Horta, Caito Marcondes, Fadomorse (PT), Harvey Wainapel (USA), Drumming Percussion Group (PT), Simantra Percussion Group (PT), Minas Gerais Symphony Orchestra, etc. In addition to his career as a performer, he is a Professor in the Music Department at the Federal University of São João del Rey (MG). He is a member and founder of the ¿Silencie? Percussion Collective. He has been part of the cast of O Sítio do Vovô Hermeto since its premiere.

  • Charles Augusto Braga Leandro, Federal University of Ouro Preto, Brazil

    Holds a Master's degree in Musical Performance from the Federal University of Minas Gerais and a Bachelor's degree in Percussion from UNESP. Has extensive experience as a performer in the field of avant-garde and experimental contemporary music. Was a soloist at the VIII International Biennial of Electroacoustic Music (BIMESP - SP, 2010). Performs concerts and presentations in countries such as Germany, Turkey, Argentina, and throughout Brazil. As a percussion teacher, he served as artistic director of the Percussion Group of the Center for Artistic Training (CEFART, Belo Horizonte). Performs both solo and with the main chamber or symphonic groups in the country, such as the Minas Gerais Philharmonic Orchestra (MG) and Camerata Aberta (SP). Has performed with soloists such as Fábio Zanon, Duo Labeque, and Shawn Mativetsky. Is an Assistant Professor of Percussion in the Music Department of the Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP) and director of the UFOP Percussion Group. Is a member and founder of ¿Silencie? Percussion Collective. Has been part of the cast of "Grandpa Hermeto's Farm" since its premiere.

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2026-05-06

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Vol. 27 (2026): General Topics

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Thematic Issue ‘Hermeto Pascoal - 90 years of Sounds'

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“Grandpa Hermeto’s Farm: Hermeto Pascoal for Children”. 2026. Per Musi 27 (May): 1-76. https://doi.org/10.35699/2317-6377.2026.62765.

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