Drumbeat Discoveries

Hossein Salehi

Musician Hossein Salehi, from ArtMax Academy- a non-profit dedicated to expanding cultural horizons through music, dance, and the arts- introduces students to the fundamentals of musical notation while they experiment using the rhythm sticks, Daf and their hands to make specific actions to create the sounds they are reading in the notes. Over the course of the residency students will learn to hear and play rhythm patterns alone, in small groups, and with fellow students. Students will have the experience of combining their rhythms with the rhythms of other groups. The class is paced in a way that the group moves on once each person has learned the rhythm they are working on. Students who catch on early have an opportunity to teach through modeling and working alongside their peers. Each session ends with the students accompanying Mr. Salehi using the rhythms they have learned to play together in an original melody. In this way each class ends with a concert. At the end of the residency students will have the opportunity to play for each other to share what they learned.

This program offered by: Hossein Salehi

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Details

Program Model: In Class

Art Form: Music

Curriculum Connections: Character Education, Community Building, Mathematics, Physical Education, Social Studies, Social-Emotional Learning, World Cultures

Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5

Program Requirements: Room to move desks so students can work in a circle, or a dedicated room. A secure storage area for the instruments between sessions.

Instruction Language(s): English

Min. Residency Sessions/Classroom: 5

Hossein Salehi

About the Artist

Hossein Salehi

Maestro Hossein Salehi (santoor) Born in 1949 in Tehran, Iran, Maestro Salehi was exposed to traditional Iranian music by his father, Maestro Abbas Salehi, a master violinist. At age seven, Hossein became enamored with the shimmering sound of the Santoor (Persian hammered dulcimer) and began teaching himself to play, along with learning music fundamentals from his father. Later, he studied with some of Iran's most renowned musicians. Nearly 55 years after striking his first notes, Maestro Salehi’s main goal is to pass on the music he has worked so hard to preserve, and to share his knowledge with those who show a genuine interest in the performing arts. He teaches Santoor, Daf (frame drum), Tombak (goblet drum) and improvisation techniques, and oversees a variety of musical projects over the course of an average year. Throughout his musical career, Maestro Salehi has been the recipient of many awards. In 1998, the Oregon Historical Society recognized Maestro Salehi as a master artist on the Santoor and Persian Music. In 2009, Maestro Salehi founded ArtMax Academy. This non-profit organization has evolved into a platform through which he -- and many of his students -- have shared their art, and provided the Portland community with a source for enrichment, education, collaboration and creative endeavors.

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Program Costs

Please note that the cost of a program is determined based on a variety of different factors including number of sessions, planning hours needed and material costs. Please contact Arts for Learning NW for help determining the actual cost of your programs. Email us at [email protected] or call 503-225-5900, ext 705

Delivery Method	Type	Cost	Description
In Class	Mileage/Travel Costs		The artist charges the IRS mileage reimbursement fee for schools outside the Beaverton school district. No travel fees for schools within the Beaverton school district.
In Class	Wait Time	107.00	Time between sessions greater than 1 hour per day.
In Class	Instrument Rental	450.00	$450 drum rental fee per program.
In Class	Culminating Event	107.00	Artist time to oversee a student performance, gallery event, etc.
In Class	Prep Hours	107.00	Time spent on activities in support of the program (e.g. setting up/cleaning a classroom, research, curriculum development, etc.) 5 prep hours per program.
In Class	Planning Meeting	107.00	An in person planning meeting with partnering teachers is required for residencies.
In Class	Additional Planning	107.00	Additional planning time with teachers or volunteers, etc.
In Class	Residency Session	107.00	Residency session prices are based on a 50 minute session. Some artists may prefer different session lengths and will pro-rate the cost.