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Math of RhythmIt takes mathematical awareness to build sound into rhythm and rhythm into songs. This high-energy workshop uses music, with visual and auditory examples, so students of all learni... Read more

Math of Rhythm
It takes mathematical awareness to build sound into rhythm and rhythm into songs. This high-energy workshop uses music, with visual and auditory examples, so students of all learning styles can understand and experience math concepts in a new way. This is a great team-building exercise. We'll learn and perform a rhythm-song by using call-and-response techniques. First time players and professional drummers will each have a chance to use and challenge their skills.

On our second visit, we'll "illustrate" this rhythm in a graph paper and chart format. The charts allow us to "see" the patterns, shapes and sequences and their relationships to the music. We'll reflect on how to apply this information to your classroom.
Goals:
Provide an alternative to written numbers to introduce and reinforce math concepts with concrete and conceptual strategies for classroom use.
Develop creative and critical thinking skills.
Use music to:
**Hear the patterns and sequences within music, and get the connection to math
**"See" the geometric shapes that represent or illustrate a rhythm
**Connect fractions and musical time signatures to a common purpose

We will spend time with the students on correct technique instruction and the vocabulary of music. Language and drum playing skills will be age appropriate. The difficulty of the rhythms will also be geared to the ages of the students.

Our primary focus will be having the students enjoy their experience, be involved in hands-on playing on professional instruments and discussing the math relationships in music.

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS:
Critical Thinking and Creativity
Problem solving
Collaboration
Responsibility
Self-Regulation
Close reading of music in chart and graph format.

For the Grade Level Program:Tony will be in one place all day and one classroom of students will come to him for an hour at a time.If you have scheduling difficulty, Please Call Us. Tony m... Read more

For the Grade Level Program:
Tony will be in one place all day and one classroom of students will come to him for an hour at a time.
If you have scheduling difficulty, Please Call Us. Tony may be able to work with 2 classes at a time depending upon the class numbers.
Or, we can be flexible and work for 1.5 hours if the school schedule would benefit.

In-School Mini Residency: Tony will be in one place all day and one classroom of students will come to him for an hour at a time.If you have scheduling difficulty, Please Call Us. Tony ma... Read more

In-School Mini Residency:
Tony will be in one place all day and one classroom of students will come to him for an hour at a time.
If you have scheduling difficulty, Please Call Us. Tony may be able to work with 2 classes at a time depending upon the class numbers.
Or, we can be flexible and work for 1.5 hours if the school schedule would benefit.

SOCIAL DISTANCING AND SAFE PRACTICES WILL BE EMPLOYED.

Tony will provide all professional musical instruments necessary for the students to have a hands-on experience. (Music instruments include: djembes, gongs, drums, bells, balafon, bongos, dun-dun drum... Read more

Tony will provide all professional musical instruments necessary for the students to have a hands-on experience. (Music instruments include: djembes, gongs, drums, bells, balafon, bongos, dun-dun drums, rattles, etc. and a small sound system for the workshops).
Electronic Study Guide and Resources.

Dedicated workshop space for 2 back to back days.Tony will leave his instruments set up overnight.Easel for flip chart.Copies of the Study Guide and Resource List.SPACE A... Read more

Dedicated workshop space for 2 back to back days.
Tony will leave his instruments set up overnight.
Easel for flip chart.
Copies of the Study Guide and Resource List.

SPACE ADEQUATE FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING.

On Day 1, Tony will arrive 2 hours before the first workshop. The school will need to reserve the dedicated space for 2 days. This dedicated space will be used for both days. Tony will leave his instr... Read more

On Day 1, Tony will arrive 2 hours before the first workshop. The school will need to reserve the dedicated space for 2 days. This dedicated space will be used for both days. Tony will leave his instruments set up overnight.

I can learn to play a Traditional African song on percussion instruments.I can learn to watch for visual and listen for audible signals.I can identify patterns and sequences within rhythms... Read more

I can learn to play a Traditional African song on percussion instruments.
I can learn to watch for visual and listen for audible signals.
I can identify patterns and sequences within rhythms.
I can understand fractions using music and geometry.

Please see the set-up notes. These are crucial for the success of our work with your students.We would like 60 students. Please call if less than 60.A half-day release may still allow enou... Read more

Please see the set-up notes. These are crucial for the success of our work with your students.
We would like 60 students. Please call if less than 60.
A half-day release may still allow enough time for 3 class visits. Please call.
BOTH PROGRAMS INVOLVE LOTS OF DRUMS AND WILL BE LOUD.

We would gladly welcome 1-2 volunteers before school or after school to help with the load-in and load-out. We also certainly welcome any parents/guardians who are or aren't musicians who would like t... Read more

We would gladly welcome 1-2 volunteers before school or after school to help with the load-in and load-out. We also certainly welcome any parents/guardians who are or aren't musicians who would like to join in. I would think 1-2 per workshop would be best. Room mother, father, uncle, etc. No musical experience required. Please call.