World Music Drumming

Catalog description

This course, based on the curriculum developed by Will Schmid, will introduce students to the basics of African and Caribbean drumming, xylophone playing, and singing. The course will present strategies on how to implement and teach a world music drumming curriculum in the K-12 school program, or other venues such as church or community programs. The course will include large group instruction, small group interaction, guided micro-teaching/leading, ensemble creation, improvisation and performance. No prior knowledge in drumming is assumed.