[RhythmAgogo] Ness Creek Applications

[Jana Miller]

Hi, I looked at the link, but I'm not sure how I can help further because I
don't know what parts need working on.
Can you send out what is written down thus far? (napping baby = window of
usefulness!)

I'm guessing the second two workshops would have language around
inclusivity and accessibility, and that some of the tidbits on drum circle
workshop would be applicable for the children's area.

It's useful to think of the children as capable beginners who will want to
do and participate more than watch. When I teach kids canoeing, skiing, etc
my goal is to hook their interest beyond an hour and hopefully into
adulthood. We likely already bring this energy to drumming, but the
community, the participatory nature, the rejuvenating aspects of music, the
bringing together of different instrument parts, the international
history... let's be mindful of what draws us to drumming as some this is
what we would be sharing/inviting participants to take part in.

I'm not certain if any of this is of help because I don't know where the
sticky and gappy bits are.

Jana





On Mon, Feb 29, 2016 at 12:14 AM, Neil Jones <neil.edward.jones at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Link to application:
>
> https://nesscreek.lm.vendini.com/public.php?pid=eyJhcHBsaWNhdGlvbmlkIjoxLCJvYmplY3RpZCI6MjAyfQ==
>
> We have to file a separate submission for each workshop/performance. We're
> looking at one performance at the drum and dance circle, one workshop at
> the drum and dance circle, and one workshop in the children's area.
>
> For the performance, Corey has suggested we split into two teams and
> alternate for the hour, with a full-ensemble finale. We talked about trying
> to find a rapper or other vocal artist to accompany us, as a possibility,
> though that doesn't necessarily need to be in our application.
>
> For our drum and dance circle workshop, my suggestion is an introduction
> to polyrhythms (that is, multiple interlocking rhythms) and breaks,
> possibly titled Beats and Breaks. Basically giving them a sampling of what
> we do as a group.
>
> For the children's area, Jana has suggested the name Percussion Party.
> This can include a performance aspect and then getting the kids to build
> percussion instruments out of things like plastic cups, tin cans, sticks,
> stones, balloons, and rubber bands. We could teach them some very basic
> rhythms and get them to jam along with us for the finale.
>
> Any thoughts are welcome. If you can't make it to the meeting at 5:30
> Monday at the Capitol, and you have feedback you want considered, please
> send it to me or Corey.
>
> Neil
>
>
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