Drums and Rhythm

This program offered by: Woshishijee- New Beginnings with Alex Addy & Michael Akoto
Teachers learn hands on the history and culture of Ghana by playing traditional Ghanaian drums and rhythms, and dancing traditional Ghanaian dancing. They will learn about the culture of Ghana and how its history has formed the dancing and drumming. This is an active workshop where teachers get to learn using all their senses!

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Details

Program Model: Teacher Workshop

Art Form: Music

Curriculum Connections: World Cultures

Grades: Adult

Program Requirements: None.

Instruction Language(s): English

Min. Residency Sessions/Classroom: N/A

Woshishijee- New Beginnings with Alex Addy & Michael Akoto

About the Artist

Woshishijee- New Beginnings with Alex Addy & Michael Akoto

Alex was born in Ghana and came to the US to join his father, Obo Addy. He performs across the US and teaches in Portland. Michael was also born into music and dancing. He taught and performed in Accra, Ghana, before moving to the US to do the same.

"Alex is amazing with the students, a true teacher. He did a phenomenal job with our students in life skills; he was patient, warm, and fun. This residency should be experienced by every student!!" --Hillsboro Principal

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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 MethodTypeCostDescription
Teacher WorkshopPlanning Meeting107.00An optional in person planning meeting with partnering teachers.
Teacher WorkshopMileage/Travel CostsFor sites located more than 15 miles from the 97220 zip code, an additional mileage fee will be applied and is calculated using the IRS mileage rate. This program is available within 50 miles of Portland.
Teacher WorkshopTeacher Workshop429.00A 60 minute workshop for teachers.
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