Clinics and Educational School Concerts, elementary through college
level:
Tour of World Musics Concert:
Content varies somewhat according to the educational needs of the
particular school and musicians available. Particular instruments
are used as a way to look into particular musical cultures. For
example, the program typically uses the marimba to discuss African and
Japanese music and culture, the Steel drum to discuss the music and
culture of Trinidad and Tabago, and various Latin American percussion
instruments to discuss particular Latin American musics and
cultures. The concert format is structured to allow Ian to bring
in international guest musicians who may only be in the area for a
limited time but have a great deal to offer students.
Tour of World Musics Residency:
The ideal situation is for Ian and other musicians to be in residence
for at least one week before the concert. This way students can
be fully integegrated into the Tour of World Musics Concert.
Depending on the grade level of students, Ian can provide complimentary
curriculum material in language classes (Ian is fluent in Spanish and
Portuguese), history classes (Ian has a history degree from Pomona
College), computer classes (sound design, music programming, MIDI,
etc.), audio classes, drumming classes, and band where Ian can bring in
original arrangements for the band to play and instruct students in
playing techniques and styles from around the globe.
Tour of World Musics Demonstration Lecture:
Similar to the Tour of World Musics Concert but with more dialogue.
Click here to see a video of the Tour of World Musics Concert
Private Lessons:
WHY
STUDY
PERCUSSION WITH IAN?
For beginning and intermediate students,
the study of drums and percussion offers an
enjoyable way to make and understand music and to build self-esteem and
discipline. More importantly, it offers the opportunity
to develop skills in the
rhythmic, harmonic, and melodic spheres of music, making it a uniquely
balanced
approach to becoming a well-rounded musician. It is also excellent for
developing
coordination. It can even be a key to admissions and scholarships to
top
colleges because they always need percussionists in their orchestras
and bands.
Lesson curriculum is tailored to the individual interests of students,
and live
accompaniment is used
frequently to provide a complete lesson
with practical application.
For advanced and professional level students, Ian
has the depth of experience to take them to the next level, especially
in the areas of jazz and Latin drum set and steel pan playing.