September 11, 2010

Roots of Rhythm: Two World Drumming Teacher Workshops (I + II)

Eight Practical Lessons in Simple Instrument Making and Playing For Immediate Use in the Music and General Classroom

Featuring Roots of Rhythm author, master trainer, educator and ethnomusicologist

DR. CRAIG WOODSON

During each workshop, teachers will make, play and take four easy-to-make percussion instruments from around the world using the ground-breaking Roots of Rhythm curriculum. Teachers may take either workshop I or II or both workshops and pay only a slight materials fee (see below). Each day focuses on different lessons and both days include instruments and rhythms from Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the Americas. The curriculum, available for free here on this Web site, includes the following:

• Multidisciplinary lessons in music, science, math, geography, social studies and art
• Support for K-12 content standards in core academic subjects
• Lessons for use by general classroom teachers and music specialists

Workshop I

Saturday, September 11, 2010 - 8:30 AM to11:30 AM

Make and play four instruments:

1. Dondo - talking drum from Ghana, West Africa
2. Ranat ek - xylophone from Thailand, Southeast Asia
3. Buhai - friction drum from Romania, Europe
4. Lakota drum - frame drum from South Dakota, U.S.

Workshop II

Saturday, September 11, 2010 - 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Make and play four instruments:

1. Djembe - goblet drum from Guinea, West Africa
2. Adufe - square drum from Portugal, Europe
3. Bongo - drum set from Cuba, Middle America
4. Sajat - cymbals from Egypt, Middle East

Bring to the workshop:
If you like bring a favorite drum (djembe, conga, etc.), one or two show and tell percussion instruments, a drum that might need minor fixing for Dr. Woodson's recommendations, and a box (2 cubic feet) for taking home instruments you will make during the workshop. Since some work will be done on the floor, wear appropriate clothing.

Location:

7308 Coldwater Canyon

North Hollywood, CA 91605

(RMC is located on the east side of Coldwater, north of Sherman Way)

Materials Fee:
Participation is free of charge except for a small supply fee which covers covers instrument making and educational materials for each workshop as follows:

$20 for one day only, either day

$35 for taking both workshops

Please pay in advance by check or money order made out to Percussion Marketing Council/PMC and send to:

Karl Dustman, c/o the Percussion Marketing Council
Dustman and Associates
P.O. Box 33252
Cleveland, Ohio 44133

NOTE: If registering too late to mail, bring this payment at the time of check-in with a check made out to the Percussion Marketing Council. If necessary we will take cash at that time, but no credit cards and we will give you a cash receipt.

Each workshop has limited space, so register as soon as possible.

NOTE: After registering, send the supply fee to the PMC address as requested above. Dr. Woodson will confirm your registration when payment is received.

Contacts:
Dr. Craig Woodson, Director, Roots of Rhythm, master trainer ROR
440-725-8767

woodsonphd@gmail.com

Professional Development and College Credit:
In-service credit may be available through local school districts

Sponsored by:
The Percussion Marketing Council
With a grant from NAMM, the International Music Products Association

In conjunction with:
The Los Angeles Unified School District's Professional Development Day, September 10, 2010