African Drumming Workshops for Schools

West African drumming workshops for primary and secondary schools, taught by an experienced and professional African teacher and true Master of his art. Workshops are delivered across Wirral, Liverpool, Merseyside, Cheshire and beyond.

Ibro's drumming workshops for schools are about having fun and experiencing the thrill of making music together in a group whilst learning about the music and culture of Guinea, West Africa. Drumming together in a circle is a very powerful method of building young people’s confidence and self-esteem.

One of the great benefits of learning to drum with Ibro is the authenticity with which he is able to share his culture. When drumming with Ibro, the vibrancy and warmth of Africa is almost tangible.

What the pupils will learn within the workshopPupils will learn about the 4 main drums used within traditional Guinean drumming; the djembe, doundounba, sangban and kenkeni, and the role of each drum within the music how to play the basic notes of the drums and create polyphonic rhythmnspractice drumming together as an ensemblelearn some traditional Guinean songs and phrases in Ibro's own language, Susulearn about the role of drumming within West African culture

The benefits of drumming for young peopleWest African drumming is fun, energising and inspirational to pupils of all backgrounds and abilities. Playing the djembe improves co-ordination, motor skills and movement. West African drumming encourages creativity, flexibility, self expression and helps pupils gain in confidence Drumming together in a group requires concentration, focus and helps to improve listening skillsTraditional West African drumming creates an atmosphere of warmth and closeness; creating music together as a group encourages bonding within the class and makes pupils much more appreciative of each otherDrumming with an African teacher significantly enhances pupils' understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity both locally and globaly

Booking Information

Drumming workshops are suitable for infant, primary and secondary school pupils and are tailored to suit the age and abilities of the pupils. Schools can choose either one off workshops for pupils or a series of workshops. Pupils can also work towards giving a performance for parents or the rest of the school community.
 
Please contact us by email for more detailed information about how the workshops are delivered, to request a quote or to make a booking workshops. Ibro's will bring his CRB Disclosure with him to the workshops.

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A selection of past school workshops

Christ Church Primary School, January 2011
West Cheshire College, Entry Group residency, Sept - Dec 2010
Kelsall Primary School, Chester, June 2010
South Wirral High, Eastham, ONE WORLD Project Mar - June 2010
St Mary's College, Wallasey, African Drumming Residency, Mar 2010
St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, November 2009
Devonshire ParkPrimary School, Prenton, 6 week residency

Testimonials
 
"The Year 5 and 6 children thoroughly enjoyed the workshop, it was really well structured and they all got to have a go on the Djembe. The singing was nice to round it off at the end, and they learned a bit about the background to the culture as well, which helped as they are studying this as part of their theme work. Thank you! Would recommend!"
- Ellesmere Port Christ Church Primary School

“…a brilliant job with the children in such a short time, and the kids obviously really enjoyed performing…”
 
"Please pass my thanks again to Ibro for the work he did with the children at Devonshire Park, and his input at the concert today. It went very well, and although he wouldn't have seen it, there were tears in many eyes when the children sang the chant in Susu."

"Fantastic! The students thoroughly enjoyed the workshops, thank you!"