Brazilian percussion
Languages
English, French, French Immersion
Discipline
Music
Availability
In-Person
Number of participants
30
Themes
South American Culture
Age
Children ages 5 - 11, Children ages 12 - 18, Junior Kindergarten, Senior Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
About this program
In this workshop, participants learn traditional Brazilian rhythms and songs by playing different instruments, such as shekeres, bells and drums. They explore three-part musical arrangements and discover the secrets behind the lively carnival songs that permeates all of Brazil’s unique and distinctive music. Participants also gain a basic understanding of the dances associated with the rhythms and songs explored, as well as the socio-geographic context associated with them.
Curriculum Links
Students will develop their musical knowledge and skills through listening to music, manipulating some basic elements of music, and exploring repertoire from a variety of cultures; care for musical instruments understanding of the basic elements of music specified for each grade through listening to, performing, and creating music; Distinguishing between beat and rhythm; Identifying examples of dynamics (the varying degree of volume of sound); Singing music from a variety of cultures; create rhythmic patterns, using a variety of sounds; accompany songs, using appropriate rhythm instruments; identify the tempo; identify the instruments within the percussion family of orchestral instruments.
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Pricing
In person only
One hour session: $275 + HST
Two 1-hour sessions $375 + HST
Three 1-hour sessions $475 + HST
Four 1-hour sessions $575 + HST
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