This elective is designed to give percussionists and drummers an understanding of folkloric hand drumming techniques and pedagogy. Instruction will be given in a group class format and will incorporate Conga, Bongo, Kpalango and Djembe,  as well a wide range of associated accessory percussion instruments. Pedagogical theories and styles will be examined. Students will perform in the following styles: Cuban, Afro Cuban and Brazilian.

By the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. Analyze and internalize current and historical trends and styles in world hand drumming.
2. Use specific musical examples and theories to explain key concepts, themes and theories in world percussion performance practice.
3. Think, write and argue with these key concepts, themes and theories.
4. Reflect on and discuss your own learning as it relates to the subject matter of the course.

Mid term performance exam (50%), Final performance exam (50%) 

Contact time: 1.5  hours per week, Outside preparation: 1.5 - 3 hours per week.

By Interview.

None

Conga Drumming: A Beginners Guide to Playing with Time, Alan Dworsky and Betsy Sansby, Dancing Hands Music, Minnetonka, MN, ISBN 0-9638801-0-1

How to Play Djembe: West African Rhythms for Beginners, Alan Dworsky and Betsy Sansby, Dancing Hands Music, Minnetonka, MN, ISBN 0-9638801-4-4