Drama Books Adventures in Sound
GAMES AND ACTIVITIES WITH MUSIC AND SOUND
Now available in paperback, Adventures in Sound - Music Games and Activities is a unique collection of games and exercises for creatively exploring music and sound in group situations. Included are voice warm-ups and games to develop singing, rhythm, trust, listening and co-operation skills.
The perfect complement to 101 Drama Games and Activities, the book is highly recommended by Drama Resource.com and is suitable for classes or workshops with children or adults. No quizzes and no need for electricity. You don't even need recognised instruments but there is plenty here to do with them if you have any to hand.
| Paperback: 88 pages, 6" x 9", £11.99 ISBN: 978-0955975905 E-book: 65 pages, 8.27" x 11.69" (A4), Acrobat file, £11.99 First Edition (2008) |
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- Break the ice for new groups
- Develop trust and co-operation
- Increase confidence in the voice
- Improve vocal projection
- Enhance listening and recall skills
- Introduce singing to those who believe they can't
- Extend the vocal range
- Have fun exploring the world of sound!
'This guide has proved useful in so many aspects of my work. There are activities and exercises suitable for an extensive range of situations and abilities, with clear explanations which will appeal to community musicians and choir leaders, drama coordinators and music teachers alike.'
- Jim Cheseldine, drama and community music teacher, Gloucestershire, UK
'The rhythm games in particular were ideal for my work with primary aged children. I found them very effective in building a foundation for group instrumental tuition.'
- Barry Jones, Wider Opportunities teacher, Norfolk, UK
Jonathan Lambert graduated from the University of Lancaster in 1981. He is a musician, composer, teacher and workshop leader and has collaborated with writers, dancers, theatre directors, film makers, computer game creators, ritual leaders and other musicians. He runs workshops for adults and children and continues to teach music and composition in secondary schools in Norfolk, UK.
As well as writing music for puppet shows, short films, computer games and animation, he teaches flute, clarinet and saxophone and plays in a duo 'DoubleTime' with guitarist Andy Kirkham and with Balkan vocal group The Crimson Muses. You can hear examples of his work at www.lamsound.com
Book enquiries: Call David Farmer on +44 (0)797 321 7876
