The Rhythm Connection Workshop
In this workshop, students will explore making different rhythms and beats through body percussion, bucket drumming, and percussion on various everyday found objects. Participants will connect to their inner musician and mover, and explore both individual and group work. The will learn how to be "in time" with the beat, and understand the value of collaboration with, and listening to, each other. The workshop is divided into 4 parts: an introduction to body percussion, a bucket drumming circle, a "junkyard items" orchestra--in which students will practice playing found objects such as plastic bags, metal spoons, pots, pans, tin cans, and broomsticks--and finally, a drumming combination on buckets with music. The workshop doesn't require any previous knowledge or experience in the field!
Available as a post-performance workshop, a stand-alone workshop, or an in-depth 5-session residency featuring more exploration of improvisation.
Program available in person, or live online.
Audience Limit: 25
Curriculum Connection: Dance, Music, S.T.E.A.M. (engineering)
Minimum of 2 workshops per day
2 Workshops: $550
Additional or Post Performance Workshops: $220
Residency Workshops: $175-275
Planning fee based upon scope of residency.
Travel: $100 per day
Pricing may vary for weekends/out-of-school time
Processing Fee of $45 added to all contracts
Provisions:
- A teacher in the room to support artist and address student needs
- A room that can accommodate a human circle form (either an empty room or one where tables can be moved and then placed back at the end) large enough for the given group
- The artist will bring their own equipment, however, if the school has drumsticks and buckets readily available, they'd be glad to use those
