Classical tabla drumming is certainly intricate and sophisticated, but it is also versatile and accessible, especially in an educational context. Input for schools - typically one to four days within a half-term period - is designed to offer a range of options for all ages and abilities.
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- India topics and multicultural / interfaith projects
- Cross-curricular work and arts days
- Community and family events
- After-school teachers’ sessions
- ‘Deep learning’ and curriculum days
- New approaches to improvisation within cyclical structures
- Transposing rudiments of North Indian classical music to pupils' own instruments
- Collaborations with music technology, melody and dance
- Provision can be designed to deliver a range of sessions and courses, from whole Year input to small working group tuition
Special Educational Needs
- Bespoke input for pupils with EBD / Pupil Referral Units
- ASC Units / Nurture group sessions and courses
Necessarily, work in this area of education is designed around the needs and abilities of children and young people. Wherever required, there will be the support of trained carers, assistants and music therapists.
Broadly, our approach involves: immersion in an engaging and enjoyable musical experience; an emphasis on such desirable outcomes as enhanced confidence and self-esteem; encouragement of positive communication and interaction with peers and adults; facilitation of learning individual parts within a group activity.
There is also the potential to work in a remedial way with important rhythmic rudiments such as keeping a steady beat, and to introduce appropriate cross-curricular and cultural investigations.
Sessions will typically include:
- Physical activity and exercises
- Development of coordination and motor skills
- Teaching new musical techniques
- Reduction of stress and anxiety through relaxation
Also:
Enrichment / Gifted & Talented pupil programmes
[see Resources page for links to specific organisations in Southern England]
Conferences and INSET days
Summer schools and holiday activities
