A Beat of Art Introduction
One of the key factors of the workshop is that the participants embark on a magical interactive percussive and musical journey without leaving their seats.
It starts by introducing a variety of drums/percussion and rhythms spanning North, East South & West Africa visiting Brazil, Cuba, Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago.
This gives everyone a chance to explore the rich cultural heartbeat rhythms which always leaves you asking for more.
So join us on our explorations of rhythms from around The World “
Morocco, Tanzania, South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Central Africa and feel the majestical powerful spirit of the Talk & Dundun, Djembe, Doumbek & Darbuka and Ngoma drums with tribal chant and welcoming songs and dance.
A sizzling session in Brazilian Batucada Samba highlighting the Pandeiro & Surdo drums.
Catch the Cuban fever of the bongas and congas.
Jam to Jamaican Reggae featuring the Kette, Repeater, Rasta Bass drum while singing & dancing.
Join a conga line to spicy sounds of Calypso & Soca music from Trinidad & Tobago via Montserrat introducing the steelpan & Irons, Tassa & Dhol drum.
Let us turn Bangs into Beats, Beats into Rhythms and Rhythms into Music.
“ MANY BEATS ONE RHYTHM ”
OBJECTIVES & GOALS:
Solutions In Music engages groups in team building and stress reduction while entertaining and motivating them.
Mr. William Stewart, professional percussionist formerly of the internationally acclaimed Third World Band, is the captivating conductor of compelling and unifying stress reducing and team building workshops.
When a group of people come together and harmonize with each other through song, music, and percussion, they create a synergized force that solidifies the group’s vision and purpose. Consultant is dedicated to making this happen, by using rhythm as a tool to create unity. We believe that music is a harmonic connection for all human beings.
Drumming in the corporate environment is known to reduce stress, improve company morale and create bonding with enhanced cooperation between all levels of staff workers and management. It invigorates the body and mind; stimulating creativity and self-confidence while building self-esteem; improves communication and increases productivity. In the weeks following a corporate percussion workshop, research has shown that workers’ absences and tardiness decrease substantially.
For business to function most effectively, all of its working parts – departments, teams/workgroups, management, and employees need to be in sync. The reality for many companies, however, is a very different story. Increasing work demands, diversity of behavioral types and working styles; and general sense of disconnection between and within functional areas of organization have left many companies asking what can be done to bring corporate harmony and have everyone resonating on the same frequency.
Let Solutions pull your team together with an exciting interactive Corporate Percussion Workshop. Put smiles and laughter back on your employees’ faces and having fun while simultaneously putting your company on the beat of success.
UPBEAT, INSPIRING, UPLIFTING, EMPOWERING, UNITING, AND FUN!
Empowering mind, body, and soul.
Your Instructor
Willie Stewart
A prolific musician/director, Willie Stewart, OD was born in England to Jamaican parents, who moved the family to Jamaica when Willie was a young boy. His love of music led to an illustrious career that has included playing in the popular band Inner Circle, touring with Byron Lee & the Dragonaires as their youngest member, and 23 years as a director and member of the internationally known band, Third World. During that time Third World produced 13 albums of which five received Grammy nominations. Willie has recorded and performed with such renowned artists as Stevie Wonder and Eddy Grant, and performed live with Carlos Santana and Bob Marley. Over the years, other notable performances includ