SCHOOL WORKSHOPS

LEARN TO DRUM/DRUM TO LEARN

A DRUM NATURE school workshop will transform your school into an exciting rhythm orchestra. With the aid of clear and simple facilitation, each class will get the opportunity to play different drums and percussion instruments from around the world and create collective rhythms together. The emphasis will be very much hands-on and everyone will be able to participate irrespective of their musical background. The session is guaranteed to be a lot of fun and it will create a real buzz in the class! Typically a day is divided into class sized groups with each session lasting up to forty five minutes.

WHAT THE DAY IS ABOUT

• Making music together
• Developing listening skills
• Co-operation not competition
• Learning about rhythm
• Teamwork
• Being creative
• Building self-esteem and confidence
• Inclusion
• Leadership
• Making noise
• Having great fun!

The session will be a collective journey in rhythm exploring musical areas such as dynamics, pitch, tempo, timbre, improvisation and also learning about what it means to play in an ensemble. There will also be opportunities for the children to have a go at conducting and leading the whole class in a rhythm.

WHATEVER YOUR NEEDS ARE...

Workshops are suitable for both primary and secondary schools; they are curriculum based and can be adapted to suit any school's particular needs. The day will be built around the existing school timetable to ensure smooth running. All your school needs is an empty room with enough chairs for everyone; DRUM NATURE will provide everything else.

COST

• Full day: €395
• Half day: €275
• Two or more full days in a school year: €360 per day

Expenses will be added to schools outside a 100km radius.

On average a full day can cater for up to 200 children; this means that it works out at just under €2 per child.

EVERYTHING IN RHYTHM

Other events such as weekly classes, after school clubs and summer schools can also be arragnged.

DRUM NATURE is a supplier of quality African drums sourced directly from craftsmen in the Gambia; please enquire about a school discount.

TEACHERS COMMENTS

‘ A really positive experience for all the children. It appealed to the whole school. Very well conducted by Neil - held their attention absolutely at all times. wonderful rhythm and music making experience’.
Hazel McClean, Burrow School, Sutton, Dublin 13

‘Hugely enjoyable for children - well pitched to their level. I would highly recommend it!’
Sean Ni Cheallaigh, St. Patrick’s National School, Skerries, Co. Dublin

‘I enjoyed the workshop and the children really enjoyed it. It’s a good training for group dynamics - they have to listen to each other and follow instructions. It also gave a chance for those brave enough to stand in front of the group and give directions. The layeding of sound was particularly good.’
Collette Murray,St. Patrick’s National School, Skerries, Co. Dublin

‘The children really enjoyed the hands-on experience. I like the way they rotated to a different instrument. It was a fabously enjoyable experience for all. Neil had their attention the whole way through - not an easy achievement I can assure you!’
Eugene Ahern, Rush National School, Co. Dublin

‘The children thought it was amazing! Really enjoyed the hands-on approach. Was delighted with the good sense of rhythm the children have. Thank you. They thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to make lots of noise.’
Maria Tully, Scoil Phadraig Boys School, Clane, Co. Kildare

‘A really enjoyable experience and one which the children gained lots of experience. Great to give the children the chance to play the rhythms on their own and great use of tempo and rhythm patterns. Brialliant experience.
Patricia Dunlea, Scoil Phadraig Boys School, Clane, Co. Kildare

‘Most enjoyable and educational. Neil was very good with the boys and provided a very full and hands-on session for the class’.
Billy Dunphy, Scoil Phadraig Boys School, Clane, Co. Kildare

‘Excellent chance for the children to experience a professional drummer and have the use of their own drum. The music concepts were very well explained and demonstrated, along with the hands-on approach benefited them greatly. Thanks for the workshop’.
Aine Clancy, Scoil Phadraig Boys School, Clane, Co. Kildare

‘45 action packed minutes of letting go. I couldn’t take the smile of my face. The children thought it was ‘deadly’ and already want to know when we can do it again’.
Claire Graham, Griffith Barracks School, Dublin 8

‘It was a hugh success, Neil was great at pitching it at the children’s level. They had a blast are well into drumming’.
Jenny McCrohan, Griffith Barracks School, Dublin 8

‘The reaction from the girls and boys was fantastic. Full participation makes it a memorable experience for every participant.’
Joe Behan, St. Fergal’s Snr School, Bray, Co. Wicklow

‘The children really enjoyed being actively involved in music making. The workshop was both educational and enjoyable for the pupils, in all their diversity. There was a very positive response to the workshops generally; our only complaint was that they were over too quickly! We will definitely invite Drum Nature back again.
Emer O’ Connor, Bayside Senior National School, Sutton, Dublin 13

PUPILS COMMENTS

‘I liked the African drumming a lot. It was good fun and an extraordinary way to learn.’
Noah

‘It was really fun because it sounded really good. I think it was GREAT!’
Jemimah

‘It was fantastic!!! The best bit was having a go at being a director and having fun’
James

‘Thank you for teaching how to play an African drum. I really enjoyed it’
Pippa

‘Thank you, it was... GREAT! because we learnt a lot.’
Gen

‘It was fantastic. The best bit was when we had to copy the teacher doing the rhythm’.
Daniel

‘It was fun and the man was funny. I have never played the drums before’.
Izzy

‘I really liked the bongo drumming because I really liked the sound and playing them. Thank you!’
Harriet

Click here for an article from Leicester’s Braunston Alert on a workshop Neil did with Caldecote primary school.

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