Drumming Mad 1, 2005 workshop details are finalised. This is a 2 day course staying in a nice youth hostel close to the lovely castle "Schloss Burg" near Solingen. The course theme this time is ‘Dance Time.’
Where and when:-
Date: Friday/Saturday/Sunday January 7,8,9 2005 (only 4 weeks from now)
Time: Arrival Friday 7pm and Start 8:30pm, Finish Sunday 16:00.
Location: @ JH „Burg an der Wupper“
Investment: Course is €70 per person (€50 under 18yo) Plus Accomodation at €60 (full board) or €40 (no overnight stay)
Deadline for booking: Thursday December 23, 2004 (only 2 weeks from now)
Registration by email:
For:-
· All Snare Drummers with some Grade 4 Experience (i.e. Playing in a Drum Corps on a Drum)~ Instructor: Dean Hall
· All Bass and Tenor Drummers with some Grade 4 Experience (Drum Corps Players on Drums)~ Instructor: Maik Reckzeigel
The aim of the course is to provide all drummers with a better understanding of pipe band ensemble playing. You will have the opportunity to learn new ways in technique to help with your musical flow. This course’s theme is ‘Irish Dance Time’ which includes all ‘round’ timing tunes which are great for technique development. We will be focussing on Hornpipes and Jigs in particular along with some marches. The idea for the theme is to focus on a particular rhythm to gain a more full understanding on a specific area of drumming expression.
At the end of the course you will:-
· Have developed your drum corps playing
· Be able to play a Jig and Hornpipe to a good level
· Have learnt a special set of rudiment phrases that help in Dance Time execution
· Have worked on and developed Dance playing through new Dance phrases
· Come home with a good solid feeling and understanding of how to play a Hornpipe and Jig in a drum corps
· Have a better understanding of drum score writing
· Have a better understanding of ensemble playing
Course Plan:-
Friday we arrive, check in and meet together for an 8:30 course kick off discussion and a presentation on ‘Ensemble Playing’ by Dean. Saturday starting at 9am and working right through until 6. There will of course be meals and breaks (you can’t drum on an empty stomach!) Saturday night will be a discussion on ensemble playing followed by ‘Video Night’ and popcorn. Sunday starting at 9am and finishing at 3 (to allow for long distance travellers).
Registration via email
Entries and booking fee of 50% need to be in and paid by Thursday December 23,
2004 which includes course payment and for accommodation payment. It is not
necessary to stay in the hostel to participate in the course, but it will
definately make for a better experience. This is a
great opportunity to develop your drumming skills and expression ideas as you
step into the next year.
Drumming Mad through the Winter and I hope to see you in January!
Have a Rhythmic Christmas!!
Dean Hall
Mobile: 0170 664 6105
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