- February 4, 2012
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Starts: 9:00 am
Ends: February 4, 2012 - 5:00 pm
Location: Boston, MA
Description: All-day teacher workshop on techniques for teaching African drumming. In partnership with the Boston Symphony Orchestra Education and Community Programs Department. Worth 10 PDPs.
To enroll, or for more info: http://www.bso.org/bso/mods/toc_01_gen_images.jsp?id=bcat5220083
- January 2, 2012
African Drum & Dance Study Abroad in Ghana (Winter Session)
Starts: 12:00 am
Ends: January 15, 2012 - 12:00 am
Location: Ghana, West Africa
Description: 12-day African Drum & Dance Cultural Field Study in Ghana. Offered in partnership with the UMass Amherst International Programs Office and the Department of Music & Dance for 3 credits (grad or undergrad) or 67.5 PDPs. Course is open to residents of the U.S. and Canada.
To enroll, or for more info: http://thisworldmusic.com/study-abroad-africa/j-term-ghana/
- November 28, 2011
Unlocking the Light/MA Dept. of Youth Services
Starts: 12:00 am
Ends: May 26, 2012 - 12:00 am
Location: Various, MA
Description: Curriculum development and implementation. In partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services, the Northampton-based Collaborative for Educational Services and Unlocking the Light, a non-profit focused on arts-based learning in juvenile detention settings. Funding provided by the Music Drives Us Foundation.
For more info: http://www.unlockingthelight.org/
- November 9, 2011
Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC)
Starts: 12:00 am
Ends: November 13, 2011 - 12:00 am
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Description: Exhibitor at PASIC 2011 (booth #1200) to promote ThisWorldMusic's study abroad programs in Ghana, West Africa.
- September 29, 2011
Citi Performing Arts Center
Starts: 12:00 am
Ends: November 18, 2011 - 12:00 am
Location: Boston, MA
Description: 8-week artist residency in collaboration with hip-hop teaching artist Corey Depina working with Boston area youth. Part of Citi Center's City Spotlights Youth Leadership program.
For more info: http://www.citicenter.org/education/cityspotlights/
- July 29, 2011
Study in Ghana
Starts: 12:00 am
Ends: August 22, 2011 - 12:00 am
Location: Ghana, West Africa
Description: Study in Ghana, West Africa! Learn traditional African music & dance and earn 6 academic or professional credits in just 3 weeks from UMass Amherst. Enrollment is open to members of the general public in the U.S. and Canda.
Apply online at: http://thisworldmusic.com/ghanatours_video/
- July 11, 2011
University School of Milwaukee Study Abroad in Ghana
Starts: 12:00 am
Ends: July 23, 2011 - 12:00 am
Location: Ghana, West Africa
Description: 12-Day study abroad program in Ghana, West Africa.
- July 4, 2011
Central Connecticut State University Summer Course
Starts: 12:00 am
Ends: July 9, 2011 - 12:00 am
Location: New Britain, CT
Description: Level 2: five-day workshop on techniques for teaching African drumming. All Central Connecticut State Summer courses are worth 2 graduate credits.
To enroll, or for more info: http://www.ccsu.edu/page.cfm?p=11193#genMus
- June 27, 2011
Central Connecticut State University Summer Course
Starts: 12:00 am
Ends: July 2, 2011 - 12:00 am
Location: New Britain, CT
Description: Level 1: five-day workshop on techniques for teaching African drumming. All Central Connecticut State Summer courses are worth 2 graduate credits.
To enroll, or for more info: http://www.ccsu.edu/page.cfm?p=11193#genMus
- June 13, 2011
Westfield State University
Starts: 12:00 am
Ends: June 17, 2011 - 12:00 am
Location: Westfield, MA
Description: An introduction to the repertory of dance-drumming and vocal music of the Ewe people of Ghana, West Africa. Offered through the Westfield State University Department of Graduate & Continuing Education for 2 credits. No prior musical training is necessary.
To enroll, or for more info: http://www.wsc.ma.edu/offices-services/graduate-continuing-education/summer-2011-sessions-i-and-ii/
- May 10, 2011
Sankofa Ceremony
Starts: 4:00 pm
Ends: May 10, 2011 - 5:00 pm
Location: Westfield State University
Description: Performance of the Westfield State African Drumming Ensemble at the annual Sankofa Diversity Celebration and Awards Ceremony.
- May 7, 2011
Arsenal Center for the Arts
Starts: 1:00 pm
Ends: May 7, 2011 - 2:00 pm
Location: Watertown, MA
Description: Drumming workshop to kickoff and promote New England Conservatory’s new partnership with the Arsenal Center for the Arts.
- March 19, 2011
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Starts: 12:00 am
Ends: March 20, 2011 - 12:00 am
Location: Boston, MA
Description: Annual educator workshop at Boston Symphony Hall titled "Drum, Dance and Sing!" Taught in collaboration with Ghanaian master dancer Nani Agbeli and offered through the Boston Symphony Orchestra Department of Education & Community Programs.
To enroll, or for more info: http://www.bso.org/bso/mods/toc_01_gen_images.jsp?id=bcat5220083
- July 29, 2010
Study in Ghana
Starts: 12:00 am
Ends: August 21, 2010 - 12:00 am
Location: Ghana, West Africa
Description: Study in Ghana, West Africa! Learn traditional African music & dance and earn 6 academic or professional credits in just 3 weeks from UMass Amherst. Enrollment is open to members of the general public in the U.S. and Canada.
Apply online at: http://thisworldmusic.com/ghanatours_video/
- July 22, 2010
UMass Graduate Seminar: African Drumming Pedagogy (Level 2)
Starts: 12:00 am
Ends: July 25, 2010 - 12:00 am
Location: Amherst, MA
Description: 3-day graduate course titled "African Drumming: Technique, Pedagogy and Program Implementation in the School Setting - Level 2"
Offered through the UMass Department of Music & Dance for 2 credits or 45 PDPs. For more info, go to: http://www.umass.edu/music/summer.php
- July 15, 2010
UMass Graduate Seminar: African Drumming Pedagogy (Level 1)
Starts: 12:00 am
Ends: July 18, 2010 - 12:00 am
Location: Amherst, MA
Description: 3-day graduate course titled "African Drumming: Technique, Pedagogy and Program Implementation in the School Setting - Level 1"
Offered through the UMass Department of Music & Dance for 2 credits or 45 PDPs. For more info, go to: http://www.umass.edu/music/summer.php
- July 6, 2010
Central CT State University Summer Music Institute (Level 1)
Starts: 12:00 am
Ends: July 11, 2010 - 12:00 am
Location: New Britain, CT
Description: 5-day graduate course titled "African Drumming: Technique, Pedagogy and Program Implementation in the School Setting - Level 1"
Offered through Central Connecticut State University's renowned Summer Music Institute for 2 credits or 45 PDPs. To enroll, or for more info: http://www.ccsu.edu/page.cfm?p=8622
- February 27, 2010
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Starts: 12:00 am
Ends: February 28, 2010 - 12:00 am
Location: Boston, MA
Description: Annual educator workshop at Boston Symphony Hall titled "Drum, Dance and Sing!" Taught in collaboration with Ghanaian master dancer Nani Agbeli and offered through the Boston Symphony Orchestra Department of Education & Community Programs.
To enroll, or for more info: http://www.bso.org/bso/mods/toc_01_gen_images.jsp?id=bcat5220083
- February 23, 2010
Bishop Ruocco Girls Treatment Center
Starts: 12:00 am
Ends: April 15, 2010 - 12:00 am
Location: Lakeville, MA
Description: African drumming residency working with incarcerated youth. In partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services, the Collaborative for Educational Services (formerly the Hampshire Educational Collaborative) and Unlocking the Light, a federally funded non-profit that works with students and educators in juvenile detention settings.
To learn more: http://www.unlockingthelight.org
- January 14, 2010
Casa Isla Boys Detention Center
Starts: 12:00 am
Ends: February 27, 2010 - 12:00 am
Location: Quincy, MA
Description: African drumming residency working with incarcerated youth. In partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services, the Collaborative for Educational Services (formerly the Hampshire Educational Collaborative) and Unlocking the Light, a federally funded non-profit that works with students and educators in juvenile detention settings.
To learn more: http://www.unlockingthelight.org
- July 30, 2009
UMass Summer Drum & Dance Study Abroad in Ghana
Starts: 12:00 am
Ends: August 22, 2009 - 12:00 am
Location: Ghana, West Africa
Description: 3-week Drum & Dance Cultural Field Study in Ghana. Offered in partnership with the UMass Amherst International Programs Office and the Department of Music & Dance for 6 credits (grad or undergrad) or 135 PDPs. Course is open to residents of the U.S. and Canada.
To enroll, or for more info: http://thisworldmusic.com/study-abroad-africa/summer-ghana/
- July 16, 2009
UMass Graduate Seminar: African Drumming (Level 1)
Starts: 12:00 am
Ends: July 19, 2009 - 12:00 am
Location: Amherst, MA
Description: 3-day graduate course titled "African Drumming: Technique, Pedagogy and Program Implementation in the School Setting - Level 1"
Offered through the UMass Department of Music & Dance for 2 credits or 45 PDPs. For more info, go to: http://www.umass.edu/music/summer.php
- July 14, 2009
Boys & Girls Club of Middlesex County
Starts: 12:00 am
Ends: July 28, 2009 - 12:00 am
Location: Somerville, MA
Description: African drumming artist-in-residence working with at-risk Somerville youth. Offered in partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Middlesex County.
- July 7, 2009
New England Conservatory Kodály Institute
Starts: 12:00 am
Ends: July 8, 2009 - 12:00 am
Location: Boston, MA
Description: Featured presenter at New England Conservatory's Kodály Institute.
- June 29, 2009
Central CT State University Summer Music Institute (Level 1)
Starts: 12:00 am
Ends: July 4, 2009 - 12:00 am
Location: New Britain, CT
Description: 5-day graduate course titled "African Drumming: Technique, Pedagogy and Program Implementation in the School Setting - Level 1"
Offered through Central Connecticut State University's renowned Summer Music Institute for 2 credits or 45 PDPs. To enroll, or for more info: http://www.ccsu.edu/page.cfm?p=8622
- June 17, 2009
ZUMIX Community Music Center
Starts: 12:00 am
Ends: June 18, 2009 - 12:00 am
Location: East Boston, MA
Description: Spring showcase, featuring the ZUMIX Youth African Drumming Ensemble under the direction of ThisWorldMusic Founder/Director and ZUMIX Instructor Jeremy Cohen.
Watch video: https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150137981974018
- May 27, 2009
Boston Arts Academy Gala Benefit Concert
Starts: 12:00 am
Ends: May 28, 2009 - 12:00 am
Location: Boston, MA
Description: Boston Arts Academy (BAA) performing arts high school's annual gala benefit concert at historic Trinity Church in downtown Boston. Featuring the BAA African Drumming Ensemble under the direction of ThisWorldMusic Founder/Director and BAA Instructor Jeremy Cohen.
- May 7, 2009
Dedham Public Schools
Starts: 12:00 am
Ends: May 8, 2009 - 12:00 am
Location: Dedham, MA
Description: 5th in a series of 5 African drumming professional development workshops for Dedham music teachers. Offered in partnership with the Dedham Public Schools.
- April 3, 2009
NFI Middleton Boys Detention Center
Starts: 12:00 am
Ends: June 27, 2009 - 12:00 am
Location: Middleton, MA
Description: 10-session African drumming residency working with incarcerated youth. In partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services, the Collaborative for Educational Services (formerly the Hampshire Educational Collaborative) and Unlocking the Light, a federally funded non-profit that works with students and educators in juvenile detention settings.
To learn more: http://www.unlockingthelight.org
- March 5, 2009
Dedham Public Schools
Starts: 12:00 am
Ends: March 6, 2009 - 12:00 am
Location: Dedham, MA
Description: 4th in a series of 5 African drumming professional development workshops for Dedham music teachers. Offered in partnership with the Dedham Public Schools.
- February 18, 2009
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- February 9, 2009
Longmeadow Public Schools
Starts: 12:00 am
Ends: February 10, 2009 - 12:00 am
Location: Longmeadow, MA
Description: African drumming professional development workshop for Longmeadow music teachers. Offered in partnership with the Longmeadow Public Schools.
- February 4, 2009
Rotenberg Girls Treatment Center
Starts: 12:00 am
Ends: June 26, 2009 - 12:00 am
Location: Westborough, MA
Description: 15-session African drumming residency working with incarcerated youth. In partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services, the Collaborative for Educational Services (formerly the Hampshire Educational Collaborative) and Unlocking the Light, a federally funded non-profit that works with students and educators in juvenile detention settings.
To learn more: http://www.unlockingthelight.org
- January 28, 2009
Peabody School
Starts: 12:00 am
Ends: June 13, 2009 - 12:00 am
Location: Cambridge, MA
Description: Kickoff session for a semester-long African drumming artist residency at the Peabody School. Emphasis on job-embedded professional development for teachers working with 5th grade students.
- January 26, 2009
Maria L. Baldwin School
Starts: 12:00 am
Ends: June 13, 2009 - 12:00 am
Location: Cambridge, MA
Description: Kickoff session for a semester-long African drumming artist residency at the Baldwin School. Emphasis on job-embedded professional development for teachers working with 6th-8th students.
- January 13, 2009
Dedham Public Schools
Starts: 12:00 am
Ends: January 14, 2009 - 12:00 am
Location: Dedham, MA
Description: 3rd in a series of 5 African drumming professional development workshops for Dedham music teachers. Offered in partnership with the Dedham Public Schools.
- December 18, 2008
Boston Arts Academy Winterfest
Starts: 12:00 am
Ends: December 19, 2008 - 12:00 am
Location: Boston, MA
Description: Boston Arts Academy (BAA) Performing Arts High School Winterfest concert at Mass. College of Art. Featuring the BAA African Drumming Ensemble under the direction of ThisWorldMusic Founder/Director and BAA Instructor Jeremy Cohen.
- November 24, 2008
New England Conservatory Intercultural Institute
Starts: 12:00 am
Ends: November 25, 2008 - 12:00 am
Location: Boston, MA
Description: African drum-and-dance workshop and performance in collaboration with Ghanaian master dancer Nani Agbeli and the Agbekor Drum & Dance Society led by David Locke of Tufts University.
- November 22, 2008
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Starts: 12:00 am
Ends: November 23, 2008 - 12:00 am
Location: Boston, MA
Description: Annual educator workshop at Boston Symphony Hall titled "Drum, Dance and Sing!" Taught in collaboration with Ghanaian master dancer Nani Agbeli and offered through the Boston Symphony Orchestra Department of Education & Community Programs.
To enroll, or for more info: http://www.bso.org/bso/mods/toc_01_gen_images.jsp?id=bcat5220083
- November 19, 2008
Milford Public Schools
Starts: 12:00 am
Ends: November 20, 2008 - 12:00 am
Location: Milford, MA
Description: African drumming professional development workshop for Milford music teachers. Offered in partnership with the Milford Public Schools.
- November 4, 2008
Dedham Public Schools
Starts: 12:00 am
Ends: November 5, 2008 - 12:00 am
Location: Dedham, MA
Description: 1st in a series of 5 African drumming professional development workshops for Dedham music teachers. Offered in partnership with the Dedham Public Schools.
- October 25, 2008
Providence Public School District
Starts: 12:00 am
Ends: October 26, 2008 - 12:00 am
Location: Providence, RI
Description: 2nd in a series of 2 all-day African drumming professional development workshops for Providence music and fine arts specialists. Offered in partnership with the Providence Public School District.
- September 3, 2008
Oakland Unified School District
Starts: 12:00 am
Ends: September 4, 2008 - 12:00 am
Location: Oakland, CA
Description: African drumming professional development workshop for Oakland music and fine arts specialists. Offered in partnership with the Oakland Unified School District.
- August 14, 2008
Providence Public School District
Starts: 12:00 am
Ends: August 15, 2008 - 12:00 am
Location: Providence, RI
Description: 1st in a series of 2 all-day African drumming professional development workshops for Providence music and fine arts specialists. Offered in partnership with the Providence Public School District.
- July 10, 2008
UMass Graduate Seminar: African Drumming Pedagogy (Level 1)
Starts: 12:00 am
Ends: July 13, 2008 - 12:00 am
Location: University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Description: 3-day graduate course titled "African Drumming: Technique, Pedagogy and Program Implementation in the School Setting - Level 1"
Offered through the UMass Department of Music & Dance for 2 credits or 45 PDPs. For more info, go to: http://www.umass.edu/music/summer.php
Schedule
More Events »July 2-6
Central Connecticut State University Summer Course (Level 1)
New Britain, CTJuly 9-13
Central Connecticut State University Summer Course (Level 2)
New Britain, CTJuly 16-20, 2012
Gordon College
Wenham, MAJuly 27-Aug 19, 2012
Study in Ghana (UMass Summer session)
Ghana, West AfricaJanuary 2-14, 2012
Study in Ghana (UMass Winter session)
Ghana, West Africa