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Music Education for Children in South London
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Music for children aged 5 - 11
Hit the Ground Drumming works in primary education settings providing drumming workshops, ensemble leading, class teaching and musical experience days.
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Musical Experience & Drum Workshops
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Memorable, interactive, high-energy sessions, exploring rhythmical music making through movement, singing and percussion playing.
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Recent workshops have included the themes: Carnival, The Caribbean, Around the World, Body Percussion, Under the Sea, Afro-Brazilian Samba & The Road to Rio...
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'Active and engaging. A really good mixture of body percussion and musical instruments. Lots of amazing ideas for us teachers to take on into our own music lessons.' – Maidenbower school
Percussion Clubs & Ensembles
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An opportunity for children to lay a strong musical foundation that greatly enhances skills for all instrument playing, and can turn into a lifelong source of enjoyment.
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Musical repertoire is developed over time allowing children the space to grow their understanding of rhythmic language and musical arrangements.​
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Hit the Ground Drumming clubs and ensembles
aim to develop:
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Understanding of pulse, movement and song - how our bodies interact with music
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Co-ordination and musical freedom: singing, playing and moving (yes, all at once)
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Percussion instruments: technique, timbre and dynamics
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Ensemble playing: structure and phrasing, listening and communication, leading and independence
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Cultural context: the origins and journey of rhythms and playing styles
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Musicality and creativity: composition and improvisation
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