MeadowRock Percussion has been involved in percussion education for over 20 years, including drum circles and our popular "Music in the Schools" concerts. Here are some of our offerings:
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- Middle Eastern Drumming Class
- "Drums Around the World" Presentations
- "Rhythm Games" Booklet & CD
- Pioneer Center Youth Programs
NEW! Middle Eastern Drumming Class
Middle Eastern Drumming Class Weekly Topics
Week One: The Baladi Family of Rhythms
Week Two: Slow & Sinuous Rhythms vs. Fast & Driving Rhythms
Week Three: Fills, Ornaments, & Solos
Week Four: Other Rhythms in Four Beats
Week Five: Rhythms in 3 and 6 Beats
Week Six: Rhythms in Odd Times (5, 7, 9...)
"Drums Around the World"
Over the centuries, people across the globe have developed thousands of percussion instruments, ranging from simple click sticks to booming bass drums to melodic marimbas. In this "edu-tational" program, Pete Fairley shares stories and sounds from many different cultures. Participants will discover the wide variety of percussion that is employed in world music, and learn about techniques unique to particular musical styles. They will also be entertained by traditional stories told to the accompaniment of the instruments featured in the tales. The session concludes with a short drum circle, where everyone is invited to pick up an instrument and express their own internal rhythm!
Adult Comments
"The kids loved when Pete Fairley let them play all of the instruments..."
"I thought it was a super program! I liked the way the artist jumped into interesting rhythms on a drum when students began to lose focus. My students really enjoyed it!"
"We learned tons of things! Geography, music, and history - all done in an interesting way!"
Kidz Comments
Question: "What Did You Think of the Program?"
"It was funny because the teachers went and played the drums."
"It was cool when the performer made all different sounds with the drums."
Question: "What Did You Like the Most?"
"When the big drum was like if the earth was moving!"
Question: "What Did You Learn?"
"That everybody is a drummer because the way our heart beats, we walk, that's rhythm!"
"That there could be sounds by vibrations."
"Rhythm Games"
This workshop, booklet, and CD features thirteen sets of exercises developed by Pete Fairley to help improve anyone's percussive skills. Each "game" includes background information and a series of exercises. The exercises start simple and become progressively more challenging. Some exercises focus on hand drumming, others apply to stick drumming as well. Some exercises emphasize specific rhythms from specific cultures, others develop more generalized skills useful in any style of music. Contact Pete if you would like to arrange a workshop. The booklet and CD set are available from this website via PayPal.
The Pioneer Center Youth Programs
Pioneer Center Youth Programs is the educational outreach division of the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, northern Nevada's premier performing arts facility. They bring programs into schools and libraries throughout Washoe County and northern Nevada, creating the kind of excitement that only live, professional performances can produce. Pete Fairley has been sponsored by the PCYP for several years, performing with Pangaea, Sol Jibe, Dennis Fecko, and as a solo artist with his "Drums Around the World" program. Click here to visit the Pioneer Center's website: www.pioneercenter.com.
For more information, please contact Pete Fairley: (775) 883-9653
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