TITLE  Songs and music of Mazaricos
 
PLAN - WHAT DID YOU SET OUT TO DO?
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  Summary/ Description of Activity
  Traditional folk music has played a major role in Mazaricos rural culture. Many of the seniors have memories on songs and music that was a referent for them in the different local feast when they were young. This activity engage them in the recuperation of their memories by playing the typical instrument named "Panderetas"
  Learning objectives:
  The learning objectives are to : to recuperate the letters of the songs and the music, by performing the Panderetas. Enable discussions as a way of learning on traditional emotions and rhythm.
 
DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITY
Date [dd/mm/yyyy]  March 2009
Length of activity  Sessions of 2 hours every week
Frequency  Weekly
Organiser  Municipality of Mazaricos
Tutor  Teacher
Group Size  6
Venue  Community space
Location  Mazaricos ES
Environment  Rural
Location Factors  local transportation
Partnerships  Teacher
Target group  Over 60 women
Contact  dweiss@maioreseniors.org
Marketing  Phone and viral matketing
Method of delivery  One to group class
Equipment required  Panderetas
Other Factors  
Tasks  (Task1) Involving seniors in learning process
 
EVALUATION OF ACTIVITY
  Evaluation of the Learning Objectives
  It is a two ways learning process where teacher who has the skills share expertise and get on return memories knowledge from the seniors, as result some adaptations to the classes are made.
  Evaluation of the activity
  The activity runs very well because music and songs creates a very emotional atmosphere.
  Evaluation of what was learned by the participants
  To improve the skills on the performing side of the Panderetas.To discover new ways of playing the musical instrument.
  Evaluation of what staff have learned
  No need to change anything since each calls is different because is highly participative.
  Keywords
  Panderetas, folk music, traditional songs
 
ANALYSIS OF EVALUATION
  What would you change to improve activity?
  Maybe video recording for having more illustrated techniques.
  What particular circumstance could affect a change in the activity?
  The lack of the musical instruments.
  Other possible Activities
  Develop a sort of local music festival and connect that with the new generations to exchange knowledge and techniques.
  Best practice
  It is art then is ok like it is.
  Transferability: