Rhythmriot Network

Castlecomer Com. School 2004

Castlecomer Com. School 2004

WORKSHOPS

We provide Brazilian Carnival music workshops to community, school, special needs and corporate groups as well master classes and one-to-one tuition. From one off workshops to establishing community samba groups, we tailor to your groups’ needs.

In all workshops we Aim to:

Introduce participants to the music and culture of Brazil in an accessible and enjoyable way
Encourage participation and learning in a friendly, safe environment
Enrich participants cultural awareness and experience in a positive way
Develop participants skill and awareness of the music they are playing to the best of their ability

STRATEGY

Involvement in and playing of the music by participants is paramount.
Learning is experiential.
We place a strong emphasis on the shared ownership of music by the group.
Areas such as musicality, percussive technique, socio-historical background and group dynamics are introduced throughout the workshop and in context with the music the group is playing

In Longer-Term Projects

Our style of facilitation encourages social development, self-expression, confidence and teambuilding, all the time placing a strong emphasis on participation and enjoyment!

We try and encourage particular members of the group to take up musical leadership roles for individual pieces.
All group members are encouraged to improve their skill level
Each workshop is modular with specific short and longer-term goals
In each workshop handouts will be given explaining some of the areas covered in that workshop

If you wish to create a professional sounding CD of your group’s achievements we are happy to recommend the excellent ‘Clued in Music’ (hypertext to links page). Just contact us for a chat.

INCLUSIVITY

Samba music and the method in which we teach it allows participants of all levels and ability

(Including people with physical and intellectual disabilities) to join in and work together. Real musical results with a great sense of achievement and enjoyment can be felt, even after a single session!

Programming
We have a range of programme structures. Choose the one that best suits your needs and then in consultation we tailor them to best serve the needs of your group, from once off ‘Samba Taster’ workshops to longer-term ‘Carnival Creation’ programmes (where we help you create your very own samba group).

Workshop content
We include physical and aural warm-up games, Tuition on rhythms & songs, information about the instruments and Brazilian culture and of course playing!

Resource material
We provide accessible handouts about the history of the music and instruments as required. We also provide music scores for longer-term projects.

Equipment
We provide all equipment needed including drums, straps etc.

Duration
Generally Workshops are 1.5 - 2 hours long

Advice
Should you wish to develop your own group we can assist you with the sourcing of equipment, further education and band structure, in fact everything you need to get your group up and rolling!

Contact us for a chat to discuss the programme that best suits your needs and the relevant pricing structure.