| Program Type | Workshop | Teacher Professional Development |
| Art Form | Music |
| Curriculum Connections | Character Education | Social Studies | Social and Emotional Learning |
| Target Grades | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Adult | Higher Education |
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Testimonial
"We hired Galush for our regional fourth-grade arts day. What was wonderful was how they were able to involve the students in the music making process. Kids loved it!"
-David Poirier, Music Dept. Chair, Kent Center School
-David Poirier, Music Dept. Chair, Kent Center School
Description
This workshop combines community music making activities with reflective exercises all contextualized by Beatbox Pedagogy, a radically accepting approach to student voice empowerment. Instruction covers the historical origins of the Human Beatbox, exploration of cultural contexts that shape our relationship to our voices, and applicable wellness techniques derived from the developing connection between vocal health and mental health. Group exercises include The Global Soundscape, Pass the Beat, and Instant Rave/CircleSinging.
Objectives
Professional Development Model Objectives:
-To teach and collectively learn the best ways beatboxing can be implemented into a musical mental health practice and advance inclusive pedagogy
-Learn the beatbox basics and various skill building group games.
-Define “Mental Health Practice” and dispel myths/explore various forms of productive, sustainable self-care (in line with organizational directives)
-Empower educators with tools and activities to practice radical acceptance of voice both in the classroom and within individual practices
-Connect beyond this workshop to better understand disparate experiences and develop best practices.
Student Workshop Model Objectives:
-Examine historical and cultural contexts shaping student relationships with their voice
-Learn the beatbox basics, build confidence and active listening skills through various group music making games
-Define “Mental Health Practice” and dispel myths/explore various forms of productive, sustainable self-care (in line with organizational directives)
-Empower students with tools and activities to form deeper connections with their peers and community through singing.
-To teach and collectively learn the best ways beatboxing can be implemented into a musical mental health practice and advance inclusive pedagogy
-Learn the beatbox basics and various skill building group games.
-Define “Mental Health Practice” and dispel myths/explore various forms of productive, sustainable self-care (in line with organizational directives)
-Empower educators with tools and activities to practice radical acceptance of voice both in the classroom and within individual practices
-Connect beyond this workshop to better understand disparate experiences and develop best practices.
Student Workshop Model Objectives:
-Examine historical and cultural contexts shaping student relationships with their voice
-Learn the beatbox basics, build confidence and active listening skills through various group music making games
-Define “Mental Health Practice” and dispel myths/explore various forms of productive, sustainable self-care (in line with organizational directives)
-Empower students with tools and activities to form deeper connections with their peers and community through singing.
Pricing Information
Single Workshop: $514
Program Length
60 Minutes
Participants
10-25 per session
Technical Specifications
• Set Up: 5-15 minutes
• Break: 5-15 minutes
• Strike: 5 minutes
• Program Space: Somewhere with nice acoustics is preferable.
• Electricity/Wi-Fi: Yes
• Audiovisual/Tech: Audio/Visual Projection preferred (can be provided)
• Tables/Chairs: At minimum for accessibility.
• Outside Possible: I am able to provide this program outside provided rain plan/cover and electricity provided.
• Other: Access to water is preferable.
• Break: 5-15 minutes
• Strike: 5 minutes
• Program Space: Somewhere with nice acoustics is preferable.
• Electricity/Wi-Fi: Yes
• Audiovisual/Tech: Audio/Visual Projection preferred (can be provided)
• Tables/Chairs: At minimum for accessibility.
• Outside Possible: I am able to provide this program outside provided rain plan/cover and electricity provided.
• Other: Access to water is preferable.