Artist: Hoagy Wing

Biography:

Hoagy Wing is a Percussion Coach at Marple Newtown Senior High School, Senior High Music Teacher at The Crefeld School, and is the Drum Master at the Philadelphia Fife & Drum. Hoagy received a BA Cum Laude from Gettysburg College.

Programs by this Artist:

Where Dance and Music Meet: Boomwhackers Percussion Tubes

Explores physicality of rhythm with “boomwhackers” percussion tubes. Class culminates with creation of a group dance where students participate as dancers and musicians. Continue reading →

Rock the Boat

Students clap, sing and dance along with fun, quirky and educational songs.
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It’s A Wonderful World of Percussion

Students will see and learn and even try a variety of percussion instruments and styles through an interactive group program. Continue reading →

America, The Multicultural Music Melting Pot

Students will observe and learn about musical instruments that are uniquely American and that have come to America from diverse cultures around the world. Continue reading →

Exploring Native America Through Dance & Drum

This class uses dance and percussion to explore the Native American poem. Continue reading →

Yoga in Motion

Origins and history of Yoga are discussed, and children are introduced to yoga postures, combined with musical rhythms. Continue reading →

You Can Make Songs

Students will become familiar with what goes into Songwriting. Basic elements of music will be discussed and demonstrated, including: Melody, Harmony, Rhythm, Tempo, Dynamics, and Diction & Lyrics. Examples will include various musical styles with familiar as well as contemporary … Continue reading →