Not only is Drum Devon able to deliver high quality world roots drum and percussion workshops, it can also provide a rich insight into the social, political and geographical context in which rhythms are formed, including the purpose for which they are used.
The sessions are run by highly experienced drummer and percussionist, James Carr. Not only does James have a wealth of world rhythms to share, he is also a fully qualified teacher with specialisms in Global Citizenship, PSHE, Sociology and Politics.
This background means that Drum Devon is able to provide cross-curricular workshops, catering to the needs of your students in a lively, meaningful and engaging way. See the school programmes below...
There are lots of possibilities...
Immerse your students in rhythms from West African and explore the historical, geographical and social context of the music.
Learn fundamental djembe technique through rhythm games and piece together a polyrhythmic montage of sound including intros, breaks, and songs.
The sessions are led by an experienced drummer & percussionist / fully qualified Citizenship & PSHE, Social Science teacher James Carr.
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Samba Drumming
Get your students into the spirit of samba drumming. the children will learn about the historical roots of the Brazilian samba drumming tradition starting in West Africa and travelling across the Atlantic as a consequence of the African diaspora. Pupils will develop rhythmical feel and technique on West African djembe drums and then we will diversify introducing a whole range of instruments including; surdos, caixa, repiniques, agogo bells and tamborims.
The sessions are led by an experienced drummer & percussionist / fully qualified Citizenship & PSHE, Social Science teacher James Carr.
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Samba Junk Band
Raise awareness of plastic pollution in our oceans with this fully interactive samba junk band workshop. I have partnered up with Till the Coast is Clear CIC in order to bring environmental awareness into your class rooms. Pupils will learn all about where and why plastic pollution ends up in our seas and what we can do about it whilst creating an upbeat samba junk band.
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Drums are unique instruments in that they are extremely accessible and satisfying to play for newcomers but also have endless possibilities for expression. Students learn the importance of listening to each other, teamwork as well as the impact of their own agency.
Students experience the meditative qualities of drumming where, in order to play, they need to focus and feel the music.
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Perhaps you are working on a specific theme/topic in school such as Global Citizenship, Cultural Awareness, Diversity etc. With a background in education, James is extremely adaptable and versatile and can develop a workshop or series of workshops to help achieve your aims.
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"It’s a great opportunity to relax - drumming is very similar to meditation...it was both
relaxing and informative!"
- IB Student
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"Drumming really helped me to clear my thoughts and just enjoy the moment. The period
was very stressful and drumming helped me to cope with it better."
- Alevel Student
"I have gained new skills: concentration, hearing, drum skills, collaborative skills. It is actually a great time to spend with friends instead of being on the screen for the whole day."
- Exam Student
"The drumming helps to completely switch off from any worries or stress and be more in
the moment having fun with others in the group."
- IB Student
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