Kits
Korean Percussion Kit
The Community Music Korean Drum and Dance Program is popular and it incorporates both Korean neo-traditional music and movement. This program is a rewarding and effective vehicle to teach fundamental musical skills. This program is instructed by specialist percussionist Charles Hong.
The Korean Drumming program contains two unique programs; percussion for Junior/Intermediate/Senior grades, and traditional dance for Primary grades. Elementary teachers may incorporate both programs within their schools. All assigned schools are expected to engage in the percussion program.
Cuban/Brazilian Percussion Kit
Cuban/Brazilian Drumming is a program that examines the performance practices of various Cuban and Brazilian folkloric and popular drumming styles. The program provides a unique opportunity for teachers and their students to develop fundamental performance skills and gain awareness of important artistic and aesthetic aspects of the Latin drum ensemble. The program is instructed by expert percussionist Joaquin Hidalgo Nunez.
The Cuban/Brazilian Drumming program is recommended for music teachers of grades K-12.
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Ghanaian Percussion Kit
The Ghanaian Drumming Program is an engaging experience for staff and students that explores traditional drumming, movement, and song from Ghana with master drummer Kwasi Dunyo.
The Ghanaian Drumming program is recommended for music teachers of grades K-12.
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Indonesian Gamelan Kit
The TDSB Music Department’s Community Music Gamelan Orchestra program is extremely popular and successful with both teachers and students. Each of the three gamelan orchestras includes beautiful handcrafted gong and percussive instruments from Indonesia through visits with Gamelan Artist David Powell.
Gamelan's require a dedicated space, due to their size and set-up requirements. Instrument set-up will be facilitated between the teacher and artist. Instruments must remain in one space for the duration of the program. Please see the images of the instruments.
The Indonesian Gamelan program is recommended for music teachers of grades 4-12.
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