| Program Model | Teacher Workshop |
| Artistic Discipline | Music |
| Grades | Adult |
| Min. residency sessions/classroom | N/A |
| Program Requirements | None. |
| Instruction Language(s) | English |
| Availability Notes | Ready to schedule for the 2023-24 school year! |
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About the Artist
Alex was born in Ghana and came to the US to join his father, Obo Addy. He performs across the US and teaches in Portland. Michael was also born into music and dancing. He taught and performed in Accra, Ghana, before moving to the US to do the same.
Teaching Philosophy
Alex and Michael's goal is to teach the students respect for the culture and each other while sharing specific drumming and musical techniques through the lens of discipline and focus.
Testimonial
"Alex is amazing with the students, a true teacher. He did a phenomenal job with our students in life skills; he was patient, warm, and fun. This residency should be experienced by every student!!" --Hillsboro Principal
Program Description
Teachers learn hands on the history and culture of Ghana by playing traditional Ghanaian drums and rhythms, and dancing traditional Ghanaian dancing. They will learn about the culture of Ghana and how its history has formed the dancing and drumming. This is an active workshop where teachers get to learn using all their senses!
Keywords
Africa, drumming, drum, Ghana, multicultural, percussion, music, multi-cultural
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