| Artistic Discipline | Music |
| Grades | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| 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.
References
Sarah Crane
Director of Student Services
[email protected]
503-844-1443
Hillsboro School District
John Pede
Principal
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(503) 844-1580
Poynter Middle School
Administration
Erin Arias
2nd Grade Teacher
[email protected]
(503) 916-5686
Faubion K-8
Director of Student Services
[email protected]
503-844-1443
Hillsboro School District
John Pede
Principal
[email protected]
(503) 844-1580
Poynter Middle School
Administration
Erin Arias
2nd Grade Teacher
[email protected]
(503) 916-5686
Faubion K-8
Program Description
RESIDENCY GOALS
To use drumming techniques from the various cultures of Ghana, West Africa to explore the social, cultural and historical roles of music and rhythm.
To work cooperatively with others, using effective modes of communication, drumming both as soloists and ensemble members.
That by using different techniques, students can make different sounds with the drum, and they can change the impact their playing has by changing the sounds they make.
To practice consistently, even through frustration, leads to improvement and builds rigorous work habits.
WORK WITH STUDENTS
This residency provides an introduction to the hand drumming of Ghana, West Africa. Students learn the five hand techniques and work on striking the drum correctly. Students will sit in a circle and play the drums, sing and learn simple movements. They learn to use the techniques to create patterns and rhythms and play in an ensemble format.
Students learn different drum patterns and have opportunities to perform for their peers as soloists in addition to being part of the ensemble.
Students also learn to sing and dance traditional Ghanaian music in addition to the drumming techniques.
Each session includes a discussion of different aspects of life in Ghana: What are the schools like? What is family life like? What kind of houses do people live in? What was it like to come to this country as a teenager?
To use drumming techniques from the various cultures of Ghana, West Africa to explore the social, cultural and historical roles of music and rhythm.
To work cooperatively with others, using effective modes of communication, drumming both as soloists and ensemble members.
That by using different techniques, students can make different sounds with the drum, and they can change the impact their playing has by changing the sounds they make.
To practice consistently, even through frustration, leads to improvement and builds rigorous work habits.
WORK WITH STUDENTS
This residency provides an introduction to the hand drumming of Ghana, West Africa. Students learn the five hand techniques and work on striking the drum correctly. Students will sit in a circle and play the drums, sing and learn simple movements. They learn to use the techniques to create patterns and rhythms and play in an ensemble format.
Students learn different drum patterns and have opportunities to perform for their peers as soloists in addition to being part of the ensemble.
Students also learn to sing and dance traditional Ghanaian music in addition to the drumming techniques.
Each session includes a discussion of different aspects of life in Ghana: What are the schools like? What is family life like? What kind of houses do people live in? What was it like to come to this country as a teenager?
Program Requirements
None.
