Beverly Botsford is a cross-cultural percussionist and educator; blending music, movement, and spoken word in solo and ensemble presentations. Embracing drumming traditions and inspirations of Africa, Cuba, South America and her native North Carolina, she weaves colorful rhythmic tapestries with her infinite array of collected and homemade instruments.
Beverly celebrates more than 30 years of full-time, professional experience, performing and teaching in an infinite variety of situations. Highlights include 13 years of touring with Chuck Davis and the African American Dance Ensemble as well as more than a decade on the faculty of the American Dance Festival. Over the years, she has shared her passion for rhythm and culture in hundreds of school and community residencies, workshops and performances, in solo and ensemble presentations.
Since 1998, Beverly has toured internationally with Grammy nominated jazz vocalist, Nnenna Freelon in such venues as the Kennedy Center, the Hollywood Bowl, and the Umbria Jazz Festival. Television credits include appearances on CBS “Good Morning”, BET Jazz, UNC-TV’s “Our State” and WRAL’s award winning, “Smart Start Kids”. Recent highlights include performing in Hawaii for the President and First Lady Obama along with 200 Heads of State from around the world.
Beverly offers a variety of solo and ensemble performances as well as workshops and residencies. She tailors presentations to the needs of the presenter, the audience and in educational settings, to the curriculum. She is on the education and touring roster for the NC Arts Council as well as Alternate ROOTS, www.alternateroots.org, intersecting arts and activism to The language of rhythm is universal. Her goal is empowerment, enlightenment and inspiration for people in all walks of life.
beverly.botsford@gmail.com
http://www.beverlybotsford.com
2315 Tanager Hill, Durham, NC 27705
919 824-3821
919 384-8418
“Drum Talk” is a workshop for students using rhythm, drums, percussion, movement and language to explore culture, character and curriculum.
Beverly guides students on a hands-on music journey, learning basic techniques of drumming from Africa and Latin America. Using the rhythm of words and language, participants will learn some of the building blocks of music- steady beat, groove, phrasing, call and response, dynamics and improvisation. A variety of hand percussion and colors add diversity and Carolina spice; blending ancient traditions with contemporary creativity.
Students will create a multi-layered, language-based, rhythm orchestra, experiencing the rewards of listening and teamwork in ensemble.
Learning about culture and character are at the core of the drumming experience. The “Drum Talk” workshop is also designed to support specific, grade-appropriate curriculum and is tailored for the needs of specific grade levels and curriculum.
“Drum Talk”- SS & ELA can focus on social studies and/or language arts; celebrating cultural connections and building rhythms with poetry, proverbs and text from folktales.
“Drum Talk”- STEM incorporates elements of the science of sound and/or math.
Ex…. science of sound integration for 2nd grade, poetry/ language arts integration for 4th graders, math connections K-8: exploring structure and patterns, fractions, and geometry, Africa and African Diaspora focus for 7th grade. February programs celebrate Black History Month, and can focus on drums and music and cultures of Africa and the Americas. October programs can focus on Latin American music and culture connections.
WHY DRUMS? WHY MUSIC? Music reflects life.
Playing in a drum or music ensemble requires concentration, teamwork, discipline, finely- tuned listening skills, as well as self-expression. Drums and music teach us the importance of diversity and community where every individual’s part is important to make the whole complete. They teach us humility, passion and patience. They require multi-tasking; engaging both sides of the brain as well as the heart and spirit. Drums can build self-esteem, relieve stress and sometimes provide a much-needed voice for kids who learn in different ways.
Students will know basic percussion skills required to play in a rhythm ensemble and will have a deeper understanding of rhythm and pattern in music, speech and across the curriculum.
Beverly Botsford
919 824-3821
beverly.botsford@gmail.com
Flexible
Flexible
Room large enough for students to sit in 2 circles and play instruments; Chair for each participant plus 6 extras; 2 large tables; CD player; Whiteboard or bulletin board. Will need close access for loading and unloading equipment, and help with unloading and set up, if possible. Access to the room at least 30 minutes before the session.
Flexible- see tech requirements
$400- For one Workshop. $300-Per Workshop, same site/ same day. $200-Per Workshop w/performance. Fees are NEGOTIABLE.
SL2 (specifically K-8): Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
L3 (specifically grades 2-8): Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening.
From the Arts Education, Music Standards K-8:
Music Literacy K-8:
ML.1 Apply the elements of music and musical techniques in order to sing and play music with accuracy and expression.
ML.3 Create music using a variety of sound and notational sources.
Contextual Relevancy K-8:
CR.1 Understand global, interdisciplinary, and 21st century connections with music.
**** These music standards are the same across multiple grade levels. There are connecting objectives in each of these categories for multiple grades.
From the Social Studies K-8 Standards:
Culture K-8.C.1 – Understand and compare cultural expressions and diversity.
Flexible