Ideal Participant: Anyone ages 12+ who is serious about learning music.

Overview: Conducted in a concert percussion setting, with an Afro-Brazilian or Afro-Cuban focus, or using non-traditional instruments like buckets or chairs, Ben leads a group in learning  technique, instruments, rhythms, and song structures. Focus is on learning a song or song structure and performing with a high degree of accuracy. Ages 12+, groups of up to 15.

-Rhythmic Accuracy
-Percussion Technique
-Music Reading
-Dynamics
-Balance
-Leading and Following
-Composition / Improvisation
-Group Work
-Personal Responsibility

–Cost: $150 per hour
–Previous work: Kearsley Community Schools, Genesee Intermediate School District, University of Michigan – Flint Summer Academy of Music
-References available upon request