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Performing Arts Consulting, (MPAC)
offers workshops and residences conveniently at your location.
These offerings are available to a wide variety of groups
including Schools, Churches, Community and Youth Organizations.
MPAC presents educational and entertaining presentations
that provide a general understanding of world music and
how music functions in foreign cultures.
World
Music Workshop-Presentation (1 hour): Contact us for pricing and availability
Workshop provides a historical and musical journey from
Sub-Saharan Africa through Trinidad and Cuba to the
United States. During this workshop several instruments
from across the world are demonstrated. The presentation
also reveals parallels and differences within the African
Diaspora that have shaped world music for hundreds of
years. This offering is appropriate for all age groups
and includes audience participation.
African
Drum and Dance Workshop-Performance (6 hours):
Contact us for pricing and availability
Hands on workshop geared towards performance at end
of day. This is a full-day three-part workshop in which
all participants will learn drumming and dance movements
for two (2) traditional West African dances. The first
part, (2.5 hours) focuses on drumming. The second part,
(2.5 hours) focuses on dancing. The third part (1 hour)
is the actual education performance which will culminate
with your group performing. This offering is suitable
for groups or organizations with energetic members.
(Limit 25 participants)
Steel Drum Residency
(1 week - 9 weeks): Contact us for pricing and availability
Steel Drum Residencies allow members of your school
or organization get hands on training on the only world
renowned acoustic instrument created in the 20th. Residencies
are geared towards performance and prepare participants
give a dynamic presentation. Steel drum residencies
are fun, exciting and they provide a wealth of knowledge
about this Trinidadian art form. This offering is appropriate
for kids ranging from elementary school through adult.
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