Why come
This is a fantastic opportunity for classroom and music teachers to learn the basics of African and Caribbean drumming, singing and moving, and to update instructional approaches to the World Music Drumming curriculum.
Event details
World Music Drumming – Level 1: This course is primarily based on the publication, World Music Drumming. Participants will learn how to implement and teach a course or an experience in World Music Drumming. The Level 1 class assumes no prior experience with drumming.
World Music Drumming – Curriculum Update: For teachers who have taken WMDrumming Level 1 and want to broaden their competence with the World Music Drumming curriculum. Participants learn fresh approaches to Ensembles 1-7 using newly created strategies and teaching materials. The course includes additional songs, recordings, movement, and related drum, xylophone and recorder ensembles from supplementary sources. Teachers micro-teach all seven ensembles. Participants will also expand their cultural knowledge of the music studied.