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Dr. Craig Woodson presents five assemblies in the
Ohio area and two of them outside the state. These are best suited
for the Pre-K to 8th grade audience. All assemblies include the
following:
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Audience participation includes students and
some teachers on stage
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interactive performance where students actively
participate throughout the program
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Musical performance by Dr. Woodson and the
students
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Demonstrations of multi-cultural instruments
from around the world
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Support for the K-8 academic content standards
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Aspects of music, art, history, science and
social studies
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Colorful signs on stage that summarize his
presentations
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Fifty minutes in length that caters to the ages
of the audience members
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A combination of educational content, humor,
authentic and funny sounds
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Fun-filled culmination near the end of the
program
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A demonstration of invention called Handle-Leg
Connectors, a kind of Lego drum
FIVE ASSEMBLIES ON WORLD MUSIC & INSTRUMENT-MAKING
All include audience participation, musical performance,
demonstrations, 50-minute duration, and appeals to K-8 grades and
supports K-8 academic content standards in science, history, and
music!
“A World Orchestra You Can Build”
Dr. Woodson shows how to make twelve simple musical instruments from
around the world, beginning with four body sounds like a cheek drum.
Then he assembles homemade instruments, for example, a coat hanger
harp and garden hose slide whistle. He ends by leading a fun-filled
improvisation performed by student and teacher volunteers on stage.
His video “Make Your Own Horn and Toot It!” and instrument making
parts are available through www.EthnomusicInc.com.
“Drum Lessons from Around the World”
Based on his curriculum called Roots of Rhythm, Dr. Woodson
demonstrates drums from around the world that he uses to teach
music, science, history, and cultural awareness. Subjects include a
friction drum, talking drum, square Arabic drum, an African kalimba,
and hearing protection. Teachers and students enjoy his homemade
versions of the instruments and all can view or download his free
curriculum and two CDs at www.RootsofRhythm.net.
“To Mars with Music in 2030”
Based on his participation in a NASA video “Windows on Mars,” Dr.
Woodson takes the audience into space travel making instruments
along the way by recycling spaceship objects and later combining
these items with materials on Mars. Volunteers from the audience
help him demonstrate his ideas such as a fire extinguisher bell,
food container violin, clay pressure drum, and bamboo horn. The NASA
video comes with the program. Mars information is at
http://www.highmars.org/niac/education/pelebase/marsnews.html.
“Adowa—West African Drumming, Dancing and Culture”
With guest artist, Olugbala Manns, Dr. Woodson shows how drums are
made and played, used for communication, the meaning of dance
motions, background on the Asante people, and how Ghanaian children
perform this music. His life-long study of African music includes
three years in Ghana, West Africa, where as an invited researcher,
he assisted in making African instruments for Ghanaian schools.
Follow up material on Adowa is at
www.RootsofRhythm.net.
“Build Your Own Symphony Orchestra”
Dr. Woodson introduces the instrument families of a symphony
orchestra—brass, woodwinds, strings, drums and other
percussion—through their history, technology, cultural heritage, and
music. Twelve audience members are invited to play real instruments
of the orchestra, such as a violin, clarinet, snare drum and
cymbals, as well as his homemade instruments based on simple
versions of symphonic instruments.
COSTS AND TRAVEL
In Ohio.
Assemblies are $500.00 (Adowa is $700.00). Additional assemblies on
the same day are $250.00.
Drum Lessons from Around the World has financial support of $250.00
for one assembly under Percussion in the Schools, an initiative of
the Percussion Marketing Council, go to
www.PlayDrum.com for
information and instructions on requesting this program.
Travel outside the northeastern part of Ohio will require additional
fees for transportation including possible overnights.
In the Columbus, Ohio area contact
Oulanje Regan at the Great Columbus Arts Council to book Dr.
Woodson.
In the Medina, Ohio area, contact the Medina Arts Council to book
Dr. Woodson contact Brenda Zacharias at
bzachari@medina-esck12.oh.us.
In Southern California. The World Orchestra and Mars programs
are available in Southern California:
• Los Angeles area through the Performing Arts Center of Los
Angeles, PACLA.
• Orange County area through the Orange County Performing Arts
Center OCPAC.
• Or schedule a school event
directly through Dr. Woodson.
In Other Areas.
Contact Dr. Woodson for
prices and how to combine bookings with existing trips around the
U.S.
SCHEDULE A SCHOOL EVENT
To learn more about pricing and availability contact
Dr. Woodson or call him
at 440-725-8767.
To schedule a school event use the online
scheduling form.
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