African Drumming and Singing for the Classroom Course Description: Learn to bring the joy and power of African drumming and singing into your classroom! This workshop explores precision drum, bell and shaker technique; recitation of onomatopoeic drum "vocables"; and the singing of traditional West African songs. The various songs and rhythms introduced range in difficulty, allowing you to differentiate instruction for your students. Classroom management issues will be discussed as well as recruiting, equipping and scheduling African drumming classes and ensembles in a K-12 setting. About the Instructor: Jeremy Cohen is a percussionist, composer and teaching artist. He is founder and director of ThisWorldMusic® LLC which partners with educational institutions and arts organizations to offer innovative, hands-on cultural learning experiences, including the award-winning Study in Ghana program. A former middle school music director, Mr. Cohen works with incarcerated youth through the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services and is adjunct professor of Music at Worcester State University. He sits on the Young Audiences Board of Directors and has consulted for The School District of Philadelphia and The Center for Music National Service. He holds a B.A. in Music from U.C. Berkeley and a M.M. in Composition from New England Conservatory and studied traditional music and dance in Ghana. To register: Go online to http://www.tec-coop.org/PDL_RegForm.html or complete this form and send, along with a check or PO, to: TEC Professional Development, 141 Mansion Drive, Suite 200, E. Walpole, MA 02032 Register me for “African Drumming and Singing” on 7/19/17! TEC Member District: $300 Non-TEC Member District/Private School: $360 Name: _______________________________________School: ______________________________________ Home address: _________________________________Role: _______________________________________ City, state, zip code: _____________________________Address: _____________________________________ Email: ________________________________________City, state, zip code: ____________________________ Home phone: __________________________________Work phone: __________________________________ Withdrawals: No credits/refunds will be given unless TEC is notified 10 business days before the first class. All payments processed upon receipt. There is a $5 cancellation fee. 141 Mansion Drive, Suite 200, E. Walpole, MA 02032 781-326-2473 Fax: 508-660-1124 www.tec-coop.org Audience: K-12 Teachers Location: Westwood High School (Little Theatre) Date &Time: Wednesday & Thursday, July 19 & 20, 2017 Earn: 13 PDPs 8:30AM – 3:30PM Grad. Credit: 1 credit from Worcester State University Cost: $300 TEC Members / $360 Non-TEC Members for an additional $125, payable at the first class MA Educator Evaluation Strand and Indicator addressed by this workshop: Indicator II-A Uses instructional practices that reflect high expectations regarding content …; engage all students; and are personalized to accommodate diverse learning styles, needs … levels of readiness. https: //ww w.pin terest. com/r acesk og/afr ican- drum s/?lp= true

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African Drumming and Singing for the Classroom

Course Description: Learn to bring the joy and power of African drumming and singing into your classroom! This workshop explores precision drum, bell and shaker technique; recitation of onomatopoeic drum "vocables"; and the singing of traditional West African songs. The various songs and rhythms introduced range in difficulty, allowing you to differentiate instruction for your students. Classroom management issues will be discussed as well as recruiting, equipping and scheduling African drumming classes and ensembles in a K-12 setting.

About the Instructor: Jeremy Cohen is a percussionist, composer and teaching artist. He is founder and director of ThisWorldMusic® LLC which partners with educational institutions and arts organizations to offer innovative, hands-on cultural learning experiences, including the award-winning Study in Ghana program. A former middle school music director, Mr. Cohen works with incarcerated youth through the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services and is adjunct professor of Music at Worcester State University. He sits on the Young Audiences Board of Directors and has

consulted for The School District of Philadelphia and The Center for Music National Service. He holds a B.A. in Music from U.C. Berkeley and a M.M. in Composition from New England Conservatory and studied traditional music and dance in Ghana.

To register: Go online to http://www.tec-coop.org/PDL_RegForm.html or complete this form and send, along with a check or PO, to: TEC Professional Development, 141 Mansion Drive, Suite 200, E. Walpole, MA 02032

Register me for “African Drumming and Singing” on 7/19/17! TEC Member District: $300 Non-TEC Member District/Private School: $360

Name: _______________________________________School: ______________________________________ Home address: _________________________________Role: _______________________________________ City, state, zip code: _____________________________Address: _____________________________________ Email: ________________________________________City, state, zip code: ____________________________ Home phone: __________________________________Work phone: __________________________________

Withdrawals: No credits/refunds will be given unless TEC is notified 10 business days before the first class. All payments processed upon receipt.

There is a $5 cancellation fee.

141 Mansion Drive, Suite 200, E. Walpole, MA 02032

781-326-2473 Fax: 508-660-1124 www.tec-coop.org

Audience: K-12 Teachers Location: Westwood High School (Little Theatre) Date &Time: Wednesday & Thursday, July 19 & 20, 2017 Earn: 13 PDPs 8:30AM – 3:30PM Grad. Credit: 1 credit from Worcester State University Cost: $300 TEC Members / $360 Non-TEC Members for an additional $125, payable at the first class

MA Educator Evaluation Strand and Indicator addressed by this workshop: Indicator II-A Uses instructional practices

that reflect high expectations regarding content …; engage all students; and are personalized to accommodate diverse learning styles, needs … levels of readiness.

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