| Program Model | In Class |
| Artistic Discipline | Music |
| Grades | Pre-K | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| Min. residency sessions/classroom | 3 |
| Program Requirements | A classroom where all the sessions can be taught. A secure place to store the drums during the program. |
| Instruction Language(s) | |
| 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
An introduction to the drumming of Ghana, West Africa. Students learn the specific techniques in order to get different sounds from the drums. Each student learns how to create a solo and how to work together as a member of an ensemble. The students will learn about polyrhythms and how to create them.
This program may be done as a residency or a single session workshop.
This program may be done as a residency or a single session workshop.
Keywords
music, drumming, multicultural, social studies, culture, Drumming, Ghana, Alex Addy, Africa, Culture of Ghana
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