World Drumming and Song with Ms. Elizabeth

Class Components: Percussion Technique and Vocabulary — Traditional Rhythms from various Caribbean islands, Puerto Rico, American Hip Hop, Brazil, Africa Significance and origins of specific rhythms Fun Music Games, Songs and Activities — Composition- students sharing ideas both for performance and in class regularly Improvisation- Exciting Circle Drum Jams Body Rhythms- creating rhythms with stomps, claps, snaps etc... Literacy in the understanding of basic rhythmic notation Seasonal themed classes (Valentines, Solstice, etc) Performance for friends and families Hand drums and small percussion provided including: Congas, Bongos, Floor Toms, Djembe drums, tambourines, shakers, bells, and exotic percussion that Elizabeth shares