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		Rhythm Rocks! An experiential after school percussion class for kids in grades K through 7. Schools in Fall '07 and Spring '08 were: Chabot , Joaquin Miller, Redwood Heights, Otis, Claremont M.S. In a non-threatening and positive environment we explore world rhythms, drum set skills, call and response, drum circle, body percussion, vocal percussion and ensemble skills. Techniques used include: -Trades - Based on the jazz tradition of mimicing and expanding upon ideas "played to us" from another group or individual. - Rhythm Relays - Based on the relay races of track and field in which the object is to not drop the baton. In our case, it's a rhythm and the object is to pass it to the next team member without disrupting the groove. This is a rhythmic strengthening and team building exercise. - Fruit Rhythms - We use the rhythm inherent in the native language of the students to build rhythmic phrases. Through the exploration of certain fruit words, the kids will learn to compose and perform fairly complex rhythms. - Traditional Rhythms - We will learn how to perform the the rhythms of other cultures including the Batucada of Brazil and the Bembe of Africa. In the process kids will develop discipline, listening skills, and team skills. -Electronic Percussion - Through the use of electronic drum pads and sound modules, kids will have the chance to develop 2, 3 and 4-way drum set independence. Focus will be on Rock and Funk beats. - Improvisation - As rhythmic proficiency increases, all students will have the opportunity to improvise over a group sustained vamp. The members of the group learn about dynamics and support and the soloist learns about overcoming fear, respecting other's ideas and "going for it". Coming Soon! RHYTHM ROCKS! SUMMER CAMP '08 July 14 to 18 @ The Jazzschool, Berkeley, CA. 510 845-5373 We're back at it again. Alan and Joe Bagale will be drummin', bangin', listenin' and groovin' with the kids for five fun filled mornings in July. Please call The Jazzschool for more info. (for ages 6-10). ••••••• Rhythm Rocks! afterschool program and summer camp has been hosted at the following schools: Redwood Heights, Glenview, Chabot, Hillcrest- Oakland Paden-Alameda Family Monttessori, The Jazzschool- Berkeley The fee for Rhythm Rocks! varies from school to school depending on each school's policies, fees and schedule. This class is run by Alan's company, Bay Area Percussion Services; and is taught by Alan Hall, Joe Bagale, and Jeff Weinmann with addditional help from Michaelle Goerlitz and Dave Flores