Drumming and percussion are some of the most accessible forms of engaging in musical expression. This hands-on workshop can be from 30 min to 2 hrs. for groups of 5 to 25 students, children or adults, who are interested in an engaging musical experience. The workshop introduces players to the basics of percussion: rhythmic patterns, dynamics, tempo, texture, and ensemble work within the context of Mexican folk music.

One or two members of the Ensemble may teach this class. The instructor can provide some Mexican percussion instruments, but students are encouraged to provide some of their own scrapers, shakers, tom-toms, snares, hand drums, marimbas, etc.