WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL
“Originally a way of introducing new and different kinds of music, it has now become a way of encouraging exciting musical activities and keeping music live in schools!”
EMS has been organising the ‘World Music Festival’ (WMF) for the last 20+ years and it has always been a great success among schools. Originally a way of introducing new and different kinds of music, it has now become a way of encouraging exciting musical activities and keeping music live in schools!
The WMF runs over 3 weeks in the Spring Term (generally 2 weeks before and 1 week after the Easter holidays).
*EMS Member Schools are able to book a workshop for FREE as part of their EMS membership options!
AVAILABLE WORKSHOPS
AFRICAN DJEMBE
African Djembe workshops give all participants a chance to get hands-on making music.
According to the Bambara people in Mali, the name of the djembe comes from the saying “Anke djé, anke bé” which translates to “everyone gather together in peace” and defines the drum’s purpose.
Learn how to play multiple tones on a Djembe drum, work as a group to create unique polyrhythms and experience the true sound of Africa.
From Louder Than Life World Music Workshops for Schools & Academies.
BRAZILIAN SAMBA
Samba drumming workshops – Take your class to explore the soul of Brazil and experience the Rio Carnival in your school with our Samba Workshops!
There is nothing as powerful as the beat of a Surdo! You’ll find it impossible to stop your feet tapping to the Brazilian rhythms. Feel the beat and get your groove on using our own brand of LTL Drums, which are custom designed specifically for use in education and workshops.
Fill your establishment with Loud, Lively and Energetic South American Music. Samba is an excellent introduction to world music.
From Louder Than Life World Music Workshops for Schools & Academies.
HAWAIIAN UKULELE
Hawaiian Ukulele workshops are a fantastic introduction to stringed instruments.
They allow participants to experience playing a variety of chords and songs to create excellent entertaining ‘mash-ups’ of modern pop, rock and ballad songs.
The unique Louder Than Life colour system enables all participants, regardless of age or ability, to fully take part and enjoy a pacific style workshop.
From Louder Than Life World Music Workshops for Schools & Academies.
JAPANESE TAIKO
Japanese Taiko Drum Workshops are fun and energetic, using huge powerful drums.
Taiko drumming can be traced back to the 6th century. The size of these enormous drums and their distinctive low-end boom makes them a fun instrument to play.
After warm-ups and stretches, participants will learn a series of authentic patterns along with useful Japanese words to allow them to embrace the Japanese Culture and the power of Taiko drums.
From Louder Than Life World Music Workshops for Schools & Academies.
BOOK YOUR WORKSHOP
Ealing schools are invited to complete the form below to book a World Music Festival workshop.
Please note that priority will be given to EMS Member schools and sessions will be allocated on a ‘first come first serve’ basis.
Workshops cost £200 each. However, EMS Member schools are able to book one workshop for FREE as one of their ‘Membership Options’.
Please visit the EMS Membership webpage for further details.
All bookings are provisional until confirmed in writing by EMS.
