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Playing Canister Shakers
-By Mike DeBritz on Monday, May 21, 2012
Here is a sample from our Playing with Percussion DVD where Brian Melick walks teachers and students through the playing techniques for shakers. This is the first of five home made percussion instruments students make and play throughout the course. At the end of each activity, kids have fun starting a musical conversation with the Call and Response technique. Enjoy!
More New Products for 2012
-By Mike DeBritz on Thursday, December 29, 2011
Along the same lines as the new versions of the “Cookie Jar Mystery” and “Missing Money Mystery” we’re developing a smaller version of “Playing with Percussion” to be released in March.
We’ve heard from a number of sites interested in introducing students to world music but in a shorter format. Our new version will focus on eight core lessons that can be delivered sequentially or standalone. They include step-by-step instructions on instrument construction and playing techniques. But now sites will be able to purchase just the Instructor’s Guide and DVD with student activity sheets provided on CD (similar to photo).
This new kit will allow sites to involve more students by building the activities and supplies (we’ll provide the shopping list) around the targeted population of kids. Also, site leaders can utilize the kit to productively fill any gaps in their instructors' schedules.
In addition, bonus material will be included on the Resource CD with plans on how to make other interesting “found object” instruments from recycled materials. Once students understand the core rhythms they can apply these techniques to any of the newly built instruments.
With all the emphasis on STEM this year these hands-on projects will help sites knock off another requirement that can categorized nicely under the “Science of Sound” heading.
Have a Happy New Year!
Train the Trainer for Playing with Percussion
-By Mike DeBritz on Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Here's another training script available for "Playing with Percussion" and a
little music from Brian to enjoy while looking over the PDF!
Meet Brian Melick - He Plays Everything
-By Mike DeBritz on Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Brian Melick, a musician and performer who we collaborated with on our “Playing with Percussion” Course Kit, is a man following his talents and almost any kind of percussion instrument he finds.
We worked together demonstrating some of the basics behind percussion, where kids make and play instruments out of everyday objects (he's also the the star of the DVD in the kit). In addition to performing, I've seen him work his magic leading professional development sessions and assemblies.
Brian has been making instruments out of found objects for a long time and we'll be highlighting some of his latest creations real soon.
In the meantime, here are a couple fun clips of Brian doing his thing on a Cajinto and Cajon. Enjoy!
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