Saturday
October 26, 2024
Christa Mercey
Grooving Together: A Rhythm Workshop for Kids Ages 8-12
AGES: 8-12
Saturday October 26, 2024
1:00 - 2:00pm 1 Hour
In music, a groove refers to a rhythmic pattern or ‘feel’. It often describes the way musicians play together, creating a compelling and engaging rhythm that encourages listeners to dance or tap along.
This workshop will introduce participants to a variety of basic rhythms, movement, and percussion instruments. A key focus will be on listening to one another and playing together, fostering a sense of collaboration and community. Each participant will be provided a set of drumsticks and is encouraged to bring their own bucket, personalized with a name tag. Feel free to get creative and make it your own! Join us for a fun and engaging musical experience!
Class fee: $25 + HST
Christa Mercey
Christa grew up in Elmira, Ontario, surrounded by a musical family. A graduate of the University of Toronto’s Music program, she furthered her studies at Berklee Online and in Ghana, West Africa. Christa has toured extensively as both an original cast and band member of Cirque du Soleil’s KURIOS: Cabinet of Curiosities, Scrap Arts Music, and the TorQ Percussion Quartet.
Her most recent performances include playing bodhrán and percussion in Come From Away in Gander, subbing on drums for SIX in Toronto, and playing drums and percussion with Drayton Entertainment for The Sound of Music and Fiddler on the Roof.
Offstage, she is a board-certified Music Therapist and a Registered Psychotherapist (Q) with a Master’s degree in Music Psychotherapy. Based in Stratford, Ontario, Christa is dedicated to integrating music and creativity with kindness and compassion.
She is excited to join the Flight Studio team and looks forward to contributing to the growth of this community.