Classical tabla drumming is certainly intricate and exacting, and seemingly highly specific, but in an educational context, also extremely versatile. It has enormous potential for pupils and students of all ages and abilities, from presentations of ‘pure’ classical tabla and North Indian (Hindustani) classical music to bespoke applications of tabla-based repertoire and structures.
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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/working with cyclical structures/transposing basics of North Indian classical music to pupils’ Western instruments
- Several collaborations available, including TablaTech, i.e. with music technology and multimedia
special educational needs
With the support of experienced assistants, specialist input for children and young people with:
- Emotional and behavioural difficulties
- Autistic Spectrum Condition
- Physical and learning disabilities
Also:
Enrichment/Gifted & Talented Pupil Programmes
[see Resources page for links to specific organisations in Southern England]
Conferences and training days
Summer schools and holiday activities