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Ethnic Percussion Programme (Chinese Drums, Malay Kompang, Indian Dhol)

The Ethnic Percussion Programme brings Chinese drums, the Malay kompang and the Indian dhol into one class, so students play drums from three of Singapore's communities side by side. MOE primary and secondary schools and international schools can book it, and organisations can ask for it too.

Pupils in a school hall with small red Chinese drums, and large double-headed drums laid on the floor in front of them.

What is a dhol?

The dhol is a double-headed drum used across the Indian subcontinent. It is played with two sticks: a thick, curved one for the bass side and a thin one for the higher side.

What do students do in the programme?

Students learn a part on each kind of drum and then put the parts together, so they hear how the traditions sound in one piece.

The programme sits under the Creative Mind, one of the 3 Minds our programmes are built on.

Which schools can book it?

MOE primary and secondary schools, and international schools. Organisations can ask for the programme too. Tell us the level and the number of students you have in mind, and we will plan around them.

How is the programme set up for a school?

Every school's needs are different, so we agree the number of sessions and the group size with each school before the programme starts. Send us your term dates with your enquiry and we can begin from there.

Usual number of sessions, and who supplies the instruments: To be confirmed.

Frequently asked questions

  • Who can book the Ethnic Percussion Programme?

    MOE primary and secondary schools and international schools can book it. Organisations can ask for it as well.

  • Can the programme be adjusted for our school?

    Yes. We agree the number of sessions and the group size with each school, because no two schools need the same thing.

  • Which drums does the programme use?

    Chinese drums, the Malay kompang and the Indian dhol. The dhol is a double-headed drum played with two sticks.

  • How do we book or ask a question?

    WhatsApp us on 8883 2156, email enquiry@connectlearn.net, or send an enquiry through our contact page. Tell us which programme you have in mind and a little about your students.

Ask about a programme for your school

Tell us which programme you have in mind and a little about your students. WhatsApp us on 8883 2156 or send us an enquiry, and we will get back to you.

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