World Music Drumming Goals

I.                    Learn correct technique on a wide variety of African and Latin American instruments.

II.                  Learn how to be in an ensemble (rehearsal skills, musical discipline, etc.).

III.                Become skilled in performing POLYRHYTHMS (multiple rhythms at the same time).

IV.              Ear Training - - - How quickly and accurately can you hear something before being able to do it?

V.                Create a portfolio that documents your growth and learning.

VI.              COMPOSE & Improvise - - - Feel secure and successful making your own music.

VII.            Make music enjoyable and meaningful!

Simple Grading Formula

50% In-class activities

ü      Individual performance tests

ü      Polyrhythm & Ensemble performance tests

ü      Short compositions & improvisations

ü      Individual & ensemble evaluations

ü      Written work

20% Portfolio work

ü      Longer-term composition assignments

ü      End-of-quarter self-evaluations

ü     Concert self-evaluations