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ACTIVITIES whole school Music Zest Festival Australian Curriculum ACHHK 064 MUSIC 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.6, 2.8, 4.4, 4.6, 4.8, 4.9, 6.4, 6.6, 6.8, 8.1, 8.6, 8.8, 10.8 DANCE 4.5, 4.6, 6.5, 6.6, 6.8, 8.6, 8.9, 10.6 For more information See Stories for Teachers and Students 2013: Dancing into the spirit world; Emotions in song. Context Drumming Communal drumming has long been a part of South African culture, performed at ceremonies, rites of passage and religious gatherings. The iconic chalice shaped drum with a wooden body, narrow centre and skin top is called a Djembe. Bigger bass drums are used to establish and keep the beat, while smaller hand drums such as the Zulu Dlamo can harmonise. National Anthem The South African national anthem is a combination of two songs with lyrics in five different languages. it mentions many similar concepts to Advance Australia Fair including freedom, colours of nature and geographical features, along with striking differences in regard to experiences of war, suffering, unity and faith. Instruments Aside from drums, other South African instruments include: Vuvuzela – a thin horn that produces a loud monotone note (commonly used a football matches) Ramkie – a three stringed guitar Mamokhorong – a one string violin Penny whistle – a small affordable tin flute Cocoon Rattles – rows of cocoons stitched together and worn around ankles while dancing. Gospel South Africa is well known for energetic gospel and acappella music, such as the Soweto Gospel Choir and Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Cape Minstrel Carnival Cape Malay is an ethnic community of South Africa, formed in Cape Town from Javanese slaves arriving from the Dutch colony of Indonesia. This cultural group developed a characteristic ‘Cape Malay’ music, using a barrel shaped drum called the ‘Ghoema’. The annual Cape Minstrel Carnival, known as Tweede Nuwe Jaar (second new year), is Cape Town’s longest-running street party, tracing back to old slave traditions during the days of the Cape Colony. Historically celebrated on the one day Cape slaves were given off every year, the carnival is marked today on January 1 by merrymaking, music and a parade. Performers from local communities, dressed as minstrels and waving parasols, dance and sing their way from Zonnebloem through the city. Legend has it that the carnival was influenced by a group of African-American musicians who docked in Cape Town in the late 1800s and entertained sailors with their spontaneous performances. Many tunes played during the parade are more than 200 years old, although local interpretations of modern pop songs are played too. The song-and-dance troupes involved take the event very seriously – some start practising up to six months in advance – and there are prizes for the most flamboyant performance, the best-dressed troupe, the best singer and the best band. 18 FAR FROM HOME: ADVENTURES, TREKS, EXILES & MIGRATION
Whole School ACTIVITIES Lesson Idea Drumming The Zest Festival is working with the ARC Centre of Excellence for the History of Emotions to organise drumming workshops at Kalbarri District School in term 3. Other interested Midwest schools are encouraged to contact emotions@uwa.edu.au to organise workshops (cost involved). National Anthem Students could compare the Australian and South African anthems, discussing the role of an anthem and how it may reflect the country. Instruments Students can make their own instruments, particularly drums and rattles, from household goods. Younger students may enjoy playing their homemade instruments in a class band or at assembly. Gospel If your school has a choral group, they could learn and perform a gospel song in the high energy South African style. There are many clips available on YouTube for demonstration. Cape Ministrel Carnival As a whole school activity, host a Cape Minstrel Carnival, swith each class competing as a troupe. FAR FROM HOME: ADVENTURES, TREKS, EXILES & MIGRATION 19
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