O-17
(3-12)
WORLD MUSIC, STEEL DRUMS & MORE
Jim Knutson, Onalaska
knuja@onalaska.k12.wi.us
World music has filtered into both
the popular music market and the
general music classroom in recent
years. By capitalizing on this
trend, music educators, and
classroom teachers, can serve both
general and unique populations with
exciting alternative instrumental
programs.
Properly presented, these hands-on
offerings can help students
experience the joy of music making
as they come to appreciate other
cultures. Come HAVE FUN
while learning some best practices
that will excite your students and
help them develop their memory and
concentration skills!
Participants will not only
experience a wide variety of
Afro-Cuban percussion instruments,
such a s congas, bongos, and
timbales, they will learn how to
create culturally authentic-sounding
ensembles. Participants will
even acquire tips for finding funds
to purchase instruments and for
building school and community
support for innovative music
programs.
Previous participants left this
workshop brimming with ideas of how
drum circles can enhance Morning
Meetings (Responsive Classroom),
community building, and works with
special needs students.
Overall workshop rating at Washburn
2007 - 4.00 (4 point scale)
