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REPERCUSSION: ADVENTURES IN RHYTHM
"Really fun and really different."
Rhythm is the foundation of life. We breathe, speak, and move in rhythm. All of us have the
ability to become more attuned to the small and large rhythms within us and around us. In this
workshop you will explore rhythms and music from around the world through movement, gesture,
clapping, speaking, singing, and drumming. There is an African saying:
"If you can speak, you can sing. If you can walk, you can dance."
- learn world rhythms
- discover "deep" listening
- play together as an ensemble
- develop greater physical awareness and coordination
- integrate left and right brain
- learn music fundamentals
- relieve stress and have fun!
No musical experience needed!
"I thought I had no rhythm, but I found out that it is really not all that difficult."
Bring drums and percussion instruments if you have them: if not, instruments will be
provided.
Brian Tate began playing drums in high school. His interest in rhythm led to a passion for jazz
and world music, particularly the music of West Africa. Brian was a member of the Tree Frogs, a
drumming ensemble that performed traditional music of Ghana. He directed the Universal
Gospel Choir for eight seasons, sings jazz with the Brian Tate Quartet, and teaches singing and choir at Studio 58, Langara College's professional theatre school.
MUSIC IN THE MOMENT: THE JOY OF IMPROV
improvise v.
1. To invent, compose, or recite without preparation.
2. To make or provide from available materials.
To invent, compose, recite, or execute something offhand.
The essence of musical expression, improvisation is the exploration and expression of spontaneous
musical ideas, and is never the same twice! Based on the premise that there are no wrong notes or
bad choices, "The Joy of Improv" invites participants to experience the freedom of being in the
moment with music. All levels may participate in this safe and fun environment.
1. General
No musical experience required: music is made with a variety of rhythm instruments as well as with
the voice.
2. Choral/vocal
Exploring the voice ranging from the entire group as an ensemble, soloing within the ensemble, and
creating improvisations in small groups.
3. Instrumental
Instrumentalists begin exploring improvisation with rhythm instruments, and then move to interplay
with their own instrument. Any and all combinations are welcome.
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