Before we left for break, kindergarten students were treated to an African drumming performance by two exciting performers from the Ivory Coast, which marked the end of the Afro/Brazilian drumming section of the K Drumming unit.
In addition to participating as singing and clapping audience members, some students even had the opportunity to participate in a drum circle with the performers on stage!Over the course of the next several weeks, students will shift from Afro/Brazilian drumming to Japanese Taiko drumming, during which time they will not only study the differences between the instruments and rhythmic structures used in this musical genre, but learn about Japanese culture through song, dance and literature as well. Check back here for updates!
I can't even begin to tell you about the wonderful things my daughter is sharing with me from this music class with you Mr. C. She now listens to music with us and tries to determine whether the beats or rhythms are salsa, african, or jazz. She sings new songs in various languages to me before bedtime and is now teaching them to her brother as well. We are a musical family, so to have her so engaged technically and rhythmically is really special for us. She even made specific links between our outing to see Stomp and the things she sees and hears in your class. Keep up the amazing program! Our children are better for it. Cheers!
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