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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.​

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

  • Co-ordination and musical freedom: singing, playing and moving (yes, all at once)

  • Percussion instruments: technique, timbre and dynamics

  • Ensemble playing: structure and phrasing, listening and communication, leading and independence

  • Cultural context: the origins and journey of rhythms and playing styles

  • Musicality and creativity: composition and improvisation

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