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Kweku Codrington - West African Percussion & Respect
Kweku Codrington

Study Guide : Grades 3-5

Originally from New York City, Kweku is a warm and gifted musician, teacher, and instrument maker. Kweku’s studies of native music, dance, and song have taken him several times to West Africa. Now he takes students on their own African journey as they learn to play several West African instruments.  Students explore themes of honor and respect for others as they learn about the relationship between music, family, and the duties of African children.
Students learn to play traditional African instruments such as the aggo bell, shakrae, djun-djun, and the djembe.
 


Grades: K-2, 3-5, 6-8

Hometown: Houston, TX

Cost:  $1,500 for five-day residency
         $850 for three-day residency
         $350 for assembly - 200 students or less
 

** Available September, October, or May **

Grant money may be available for Tyler ISD schools to reduce the program’s expense.  Please call the YA office as soon as interested for your school’s expense allocation.

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