Miriam Minkoff

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Students learn about the basic elements of music through traditional rhythms, based on the age-old concept, "if you can say it, you can play it." They improvise and perform new compositions together, on a large variety of percussion instruments. Fosters a collaborative spirit while introducing students to musical concepts. Miriam creates an encouraging, playful, yet challenging environment where young people feel safe taking healthy risks making music together.

Cartage fee may apply (contact office for details).

This program can be tailored to suit an adult audience and is available as a professional development workshop.

Grade Level:
K-12
Workshop cost (back to back):
$184.00
Audience Limit:
25
Curriculum Correlations:
The Arts
Tags:
residency , professional development , workshop , collaborative

Miriam Minkoff

Miriam Minkoff is a percussionist in the ensemble No Words Spoken, a music group comprising individuals with autism and staff from Autistic Services, Inc. She began teaching Dance with individuals with disabilities at People Inc. in 1983. She soon discovered that both clients and staff were more inspired to move when they made their own music. She began drumming with everyone at work which developed into the percussion ensemble known as Beats Me.

Minkoff' s teaching style is based on the maxim, "If you can say it, you can play it," and she proves it by getting everyone to join in her drumming circles with enthusiasm. Some of the rhythms Miriam teaches pre-date modern history and form the backbone of many contemporary forms of music. Her drum circles provide an enduring sense of togetherness and focused attention that is both stimulating and relaxing at the same time.