West African Drum & Dance: A Yankadi-Macrou Celebration (Teacher's Guide)

West African Drum and Dance Teacher's Guide
A Yankadi-Macrou celebration
By Kalani and Ryan M. Camara
Book, CD and DVD
168 pages
 
Experience the rhythms and dances of Guinea, West Africa in this book, CD and DVD.   More than just a drumming book, this easy-to-use method immerses teachers and students in traditional West African music, dance and culture through a step-by-step curriculum that maintains cultural authenticity - the World Rhythms! Arts Program (WRAP). This multiple-discipline curriculum incorporates drumming, singing, dance and culture. Rooted in traditional West African music and dance, WRAP helps develop essential arts and life skills through a holistic approach to music and movement education.

The Teacher's Guide, Student Enrichment Book, CD, DVD and website offer maximum support for in-depth learning. The lessons in the Teacher's Guide flow naturally from one topic to another. Lesson content is based on sessions of 45 to 60 minutes, but is flexible engouth to be delivered at any pace suitable for you and your group. Lessons cover objectives and process.

DVD features:
Cultural overview of Guinea
Playing techniques and rhythms for all instruments
Jembe rhythm patterns through body percussion
Dance instruction (front and back view, plus a commentary track)
Village performances (the youth troupe fro Guinea)

The CD can be used for learning and practicing the rhythms and arrangements and dances, and, in some cases, for performance.

The Student Enrichment Book (item 827515, available separately) features 19 innovative, cross-curriculum lesson assignments. It also includes scores, maps, photos, instrument references, a Susu language Pronunciation Guide, traditional recipes and dress, historical and cultural information, a Certificate of Achievement and other educational resources in a personalized format students will refer to for years.

CONTENTS:
The World Rhythms Story
About the Curriculum
West Africa: An Overview
Instrument Guide
Instrument Technique
   Jembe Technique
   Dundun Technique
   KrinyiTechnique
   Seke-Seke Technique
   Bala (Xylophone) Technique
The Role of West African Dance
West African Dance Basics
The Role of the Lead Drummer
Songs
Susu Language
About Yankadi andMacrou
Macrou
   Lesson 1: Welcome to Your Village
   Lesson 2:  Meet the Family
   Lesson 3:  Let's Dance! Let's Sing!
   Lesson 4:  Can We Play, Too?
   Lesson 5:  Are You Playing Your Jembe?
   Lesson 6:  Dance to the Music
   Lesson 7:  A Voice from the Forest
   Lesson 8:  Breakin' It Down
   Lesson 9:  The BigFinish
   Lesson 10:  The Macrou Review
Yankadi
   Lesson 11:  Social Skills
   Lesson 12:  That Swingin' Feeling
   Lesson 13:  Calling All Jembefolas
   Lesson14:  Dance, Dance, Dance
   Lesson 15:  The Return of the Jedi
   Lesson 16:  Heat It Up!
   Lesson 17:  Finishing Touches
   Lesson 18:  The Yankadi Review
   Lesson 19:  Putting It All Together
   Lesson 20:  The Yankadi-Macrou Performance Celebration
Appendix A:  Lead Jembe Patterns
Appendix B:  Instrument Cross-Reference Chart
Appendix C:  Tuning YourDrums
Appendix D:  Myths and Misconceptions
Appendix E:  Rhythm Games
Appendix F:  Healthy Music Making
Appendix G:  Glossary of Terms
Appendix H:  Susu Pronunciation Guide 
Appendix I:   Traditional West African Recipes
Appendix J:   Other Popular Traditional Instruments in Guinea, West Africa
Appendix K:  Instrument Kits for Your WRAP Ensemble
Appendix L:  Your African Village
Appendix M: Working with Stakeholders
Appendix N:  Educational Resources
Appendix O:  Track List