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James Allen

Initially self- taught by grooving to classic rock records, James earned a BM in music performance from SUNY Purchase, did three national tours as a show drummer, then went on to complete a master's in music performance at Yale.
James studied Latin percussion at the Boys Harbor in Spanish Harlem, and honed his hand drumming chops by accompanying dance classes.
James obtained his teaching certificate from Central Connecticut State University and is now in his 21st year teaching music in Darien, Connecticut, focusing on the Orff Schulwerk methodology. He obtained his level 1 Orff training last summer.

James also plays middle eastern percussion (including frame drum, riq and dumbek) with a Sephardic group and presents workshops on applying frame drums in the music classroom.
He composes for the frame drum as well, having recently published a duet and a solo piece for the instrument.
James also plays drum set regularly with a jazz trio.

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Frame Drums in the Music Classroom Webinar with James Allen

Learn authentic techniques on the frame drum. Learn authentic patterns from the Middle East. Use manipulatives to compose phrases and work in groups to create drumming presentations. Learning objectives: Drum technique/ rhythm and phrase composition/form exploration/improvisation

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Put it all together: Frame drums, Body Percussion, Composing and Improv Webinar with James Allen

Come join us as we are “reintroduced” to the fabulous frame drum! This drum has a rich tradition in many countries and cultures. Using authentic techniques and sounds, we will explore improvisation, composition and rhymes. To Join Register/Login and enroll in this free workshop!

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