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Community Programmes

Group percussion experiences can help to fill the social void of many young people today. Percussion and drumming in particular has been woven into the social context of many societies throughout history. Playing in a group percussion experience can offer a physically challenging, cognitively stimulating, group experience which speaks to the social needs that youth in our society are calling out for. Participants can discover a sense of community, because they have to work together to accomplish a common goal

One student commented:

“Drumming is a challenge. It has helped me with my patience. I learned how to be determined and stick things out".

Group percussion is an activity that can cut through the tough shell of many kids.

What will they get out of it?

What will they be doing?

How long does a programme last?

What will they get out of it?

Participants can discover a sense of community, because they have to work together to accomplish a common goal. It helps with concentration and patience and can improve self-esteem.

Playing percussion creates a lot of fun and enjoyment. To spend a few hours learning to play unfamiliar rhythms on instruments they may never even have seen before, and then to produce a creditable performance is enormously rewarding. People find they can usually produce an acceptable sound on an instrument relatively quickly, without having to put in hours of practice. This makes workshops accessible to kids of all abilities.

Group percussion is therefore a very positive activity for developing:

	personal skills.
	self-esteem
	sense of community
	concentration
	social skills

" ..... the Amplifier youth music project has hired Percussion4u to direct a new Samba and African drumming group for teenagers in Macclesfield .....For project managers it’s always good to find people who exceed your expectations, who willingly get involved in planning and evaluation as well as delivering consistently good workshops ....I’m happy to recommend Percussion4U "

Martin Milner, Programme Manager, Amplifier Youth Music Programme for Cheshire.

What will they be doing?

Most people can learn by listening, so the participants do not need to have any previous experience of playing an instrument or the ability to read music. Workshops include:

	an explanation of the basics
	learning patterns for each instrument
	playing both in sections and together as a whole group
	learning visual and whistle cues for starting and stopping
	learning 'breaks' - the introduction of a different pattern, or a section playing on its own
	learning two or three different rhythms

How long does a programme last?

A programme can be a single workshop experience or can be a series ofworkshops or events

a few hours
one or two days

a weekend
a programme of short sessions

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