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Slide show and/or DVD presentation (approx 1 hour with questions) exploring the context of life in the forest; how to find food & medicines, how to build houses. We will learn about myths and religion from first hand stories, illustrated with recordings and objects from the forest.
Practical sessions
Where large numbers are involved, 3 separate practical sessions can be run in the day (approx 45-100 students per session). Each group learns different songs, games or dances so that they can perform to each other at the end of the day.
Su draws on many aspects of forest music-making to develope listening skills and general musicianship:
- clapping independent rhythms in groups
- call and response songs and chants learned from the Baka children
- co-operative games
- songs with dances (simple forest costumes can be made for the dance)
Recommendations
"Su truly inspires and gets great results from the children here, especially some of the most challenging ones. The rainforest and all the issues surrounding it come alive. They learn an enormous amount and are having so much fun it doesn't seem like work." Karen Miller. Salusbury Rd School, N. London
"Su gets everyone involved, instantly capturing their interest and imagination. Boys as well as girls have been singing the songs ever since the workshop and there has been very high quality follow up work. She covers so many core values, I thoroughly recommend her." John Taylor, head Teacher, Hannam Abbots School, Bristol
"I engaged Su Hart for 22 days in infant, Junior and Special needs schools in the City of York. The feedback was unanimously very positive, staff found her teaching ability inspirational, children enjoyed learning so much and want her back!" Gordon Pearce, Performing Arts Advisor, City of York Education.
"Su is one of the most gifted teachers, singers and trainers I have ever come across (and I have worked with hundreds!) and very valued as our Circle Time music consultant. She has the ability to lift any group of children to a new level of potential. People's spirits are lifted and they achieve a vision they would never have dreamt of." Jenny Moseley, Circle Time.
"We still play the millepede dance game at school. Me and my friend Kimberley wish you were still here, or we could come to the forest with you next time. The Baka sound friendly but we wouldn't like the food!" Sophie Cox, age 9, Heath Primary, Ipswich. |
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 HEART OF THE FOREST
Field recordings from Su Hart and Martin Cradick's first trip to stay with the Baka in 1992. Gentle music played on forest-made instruments. Childrens song, water drumming, mesmerising women's singing. Soaked in forest sounds - soothing & melodic.
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 GATI BONGO
Contemporary guitar-based songs written by the Baka at Gbiné and with traditional Baka singing and rhythms.
Recorded using a solar panel and computer in the rainforest. Very uplifting.
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 BEYOND THE FOREST
Music inspired by the Baka women and using their vocal performances. Yelli singing in a modern context. Have the roots of reggae been discovered in the African rainforest?
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 SPIRIT OF THE FOREST
Based on acoustic jams in the forest. This is the first Baka Beyond album and the one that enabled Global Music Exchange to be founded and help the Baka make a better life for themselves in a rapidly changing world.
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 THE JOY OF SINGING
For teachers. A collection of tried and tested follow-up songs including 3 Baka songs. Recorded in parts and with a booklet of written music and ideas for follow up and developement. Suitable for all ages.
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 BAKA IN THE FOREST
Magical night time recordings made deep in the rainforest as the women call the forest animals. Chill out to the forest sounds.
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 BAKA DVD
A collection of short films of Baka music, projects (such as the building of their music house), life in the forest and trips that the Baka have made out of the forest with GME
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