...two to go. I spent the last week driving down to Villanova, which is near Philadelphia, for a graduate-level class. It's about a 2 hour drive each way. The class was called Understanding Rhythm Through West African Culture. We learned to play drums, sing, and dance to several different styles of music from Ghana. We also learned how to teach complex rhythms by simplifying them and then gradually increasing the complexity. It was a lot of fun, including the dancing. I wasn't very good at that part, but I think it's something students of all ages could get into.
Next week: Composing and Arranging World Music for the Classroom
Great!! Keep up the good work!! Drive carefully!
Love, G & G
Posted by: Grandpa | June 23, 2007 at 08:05 PM