LIVE VIRTUAL WORKSHOP

Primary level: 

Music and rhythm are universal languages that inspire children to explore their creativity.

Children in grades K-7 love to make music, move, and learn by engaging their entire being. Our virtual workshop focuses on fun, stories, and games allowing children to develop self-expression while learning to play with others. Participants will learn to appreciate different cultures and ways of being.

The activities are carried out using homemade tools: Using “home-grown” instruments: buckets, sticks, plastic bowls, jars/bags of rice or beans, and spoons!

This virtual yet interactive workshop rests on a foundation of rhythms to teach ensemble playing, body percussion, and music activities using instruments found in any home. The rhythms are learned using a call-and-response method. Once the children have mastered percussion, body movement is introduced.

Rhythm allows children to see their new potential and discover their own natural abilities. It increases vocabulary, enhances listening skills, and heightens concentration.

The workshop builds to improvisation activities where students are encouraged to express themselves through sound and movement. Fun and enjoyment are guaranteed!

Duration of session:

Sessions can last from 30 to 90 minutes. In addition, they can be accompanied by a percussion performance provided by professional artists. Activities are customized for various age groups and focus on participation.

Junior and secondary levels:

Music and rhythm are powerful languages that inspire and lead a student activity!

This interactive yet virtual workshop is built on a foundation of rhythms, body percussion, improvisation, movement, and rhythm activities. The rhythms are learned orally, using call and response. The activities are carried out using homemade tools: Using “home-grown” instruments: buckets, sticks, plastic bowls, jars/bags of rice or beans, and spoons!

Our middle and secondary workshops provide a greater focus on team-building and communication skills as well as leadership training for all student participants. Students will develop connections, empathy, and a sense of purpose and inner strength. A multicultural approach is also part of Malicounda’s goal of letting the students discover and experience instruments from several countries around the world.

Through creating and performing their own rhythms, students can continue to develop skills and knowledge that enhance the important development of self-image and social relationships. Cooperation and collaboration are emphasized in this age group, fostering positive interactions with others, and enhanced self-esteem.

The workshop ends with improvised activities that stimulate creativity: an established rhythm is a lead wire for the students to express themselves through movement and experience this beautiful and ancient art form. Fun and enjoyment are guaranteed!