Our workshops are available in English, French or Spanish
Workshop description
At Malicounda, we offer dynamic and engaging Drum Circle Workshops tailored specifically for middle, high school, college, and University and team-building events. Our workshops are designed to enhance leadership skills, increase concentration, foster teamwork, and introduce a multicultural approach.
Our comprehensive workshops include rhythm games, songs, dance, and percussion activities that guarantee fun and enjoyment for all participants.
Through our specially developed technique, students will learn foundational rhythms, ensemble playing, and improvisation.
Students will experience the power of rhythm using musical instruments from around the world. Fun and enjoyment are guaranteed!
Would you like to have a dynamic and engaging interactive experience for your students?
Malicounda can create a community-based performance for all kinds of events, for schools and festivals. Student volunteers are chosen and given a 70-minute workshop to create the performance. The volunteers perform on stage with Malicounda! It is accessible to all and no musical skills are required.
Our engaging program features rhythm games, songs in four languages, movement, and percussion activities, providing a fun-filled experience for participants. The technique used is accessible to everybody. Volunteers will be encouraged to create their own music.
Performances can also be accompanied by a Drum Circle, Drum Workshops, Parade, or Dance Workshops.
Malicounda will bring an engaging rhythmic event to your Assembly, Festival, or Special Event.
Description
Some aspects of the performance are interactive; we will invite teachers and students to join us.
- Time: 50 minutes
- Body percussion
- Interactive clapping to help the audience learn the rhythm
Musical instruments from several countries will be introduced:
- Claves: Cuba
- Darbuka: Egypt
- Boomwhackers: USA
- Cajon: Peru
- Seedpod: Vietnam
- Shaker eggs: USA
- Talking drum: Ghana
- Kalimba: Ghana
- Djembe, Dunduns: Guinea
Technical requirements for the Assembly Program
- Set up time: 45 minutes
- Wood floor measuring: 25 ft by 25 ft.
- Number of performers: Two artists on stage and 30 volunteers
What our clients say
“This drumming circle was just wonderful! Drumming is an underappreciated form of creativity, self-expression, and distress. Everyone should have a drum!”
“Louise brought out rhythms we did not know we had! Thanks Louise -you made us laugh! Drum brings FOCUS to a group of grade 12 English students! Terrific Idea!”
“The artist-in-residence drumming circle at our junior high school was invigorating and released so much rhythmic energy into our building! It provided a platform for students to express themselves freely, fostering a sense of community and camaraderie like never before. The energy was palpable, and the experience left everyone feeling uplifted and inspired. Merci to Louise for bringing such a transformative opportunity to our school!”
“Very calming! Really amazing! I felt life and got to be expressive, creative, and active in a very comfortable and accepting setting.”
“We went to thank you for your passion & enthusiasm that you have brought to our school. You have ignited so many hearts! Merci”
