Primary and Secondary
School Incursions
“This incursion was a fantastic opportunity for the boys to experience first-hand the joy of playing and performing music with others, as well as learn about the important role that music plays in other cultures. They immensely enjoyed the experience and it will no doubt enhance their own music making as they continue to create and compose using African drums back in the classroom”
“A huge thank you for helping us celebrate Education Week. It was the best performance we’ve ever had! I loved the energy you created in the room and the way you had everyone up and moving, even the principal! We had such positive feedback from students, staff, and parents. We hope you come back for another performance soon”
Rhythm of Life’s schools program presents an insight into the exciting and colourful culture of West Africa.
Suited to primary and secondary schools within the Melbourne and greater Victoria region, our incursions promote self-expression, participation and teamwork, and help to develop co-ordination and focus.
Rhythm of Life share their stories and experiences of West African music and life, outlining the cultural and historical significance of traditional music and dance.
Our incursions are highly structured and tailored to suit your school’s particular needs and curriculum requirements.
The experience is engaging and accessible to all students of all ages, backgrounds and abilities, and above all, fun!
Interactive performances
Interactive performances cater for groups of any size. The artists perform traditional repertoire, demonstrating the various traditional instruments and rhythms. They also tell stories of the West African music tradition, and involve all students with call-and-response, African songs, dance and body percussion.
Our interactive performances are available in-person or online - a great way to boost students’ wellbeing and online engagement during remote learning!
Hands-on workshops
Hands-on percussion workshops cater for groups of up to 50. The group explores the different components of a traditional rhythm, including basic drumming techniques, accompaniments, arrangements, improvisation and drum solos. Students have the opportunity to try the different percussion instruments, a song and dance, and learn the story behind the rhythm. All instruments supplied for in-person workshops, online workshops are also available.
Artist-in-Residence Programs
These can be tailored to fit your school’s curriculum, and can work towards a performance of the repertoire learnt during the program, for example at a school assembly, production, graduation ceremony or fete. All instruments supplied for groups of up to 50.
Availability:
We offer these incursions year round, and are available both in person and online.
Cost:
Fees depend on the number of participants, duration of the workshop/performance, location and the number of artists we provide.
We can provide from one to four artists for a workshop/performance, including dancers.
Our interactive school performances are typically conducted by two facilitators, and run for 50 minutes duration.
Looking for something
different?
We have incursions for the little ones, as well as the big ones!
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