Teli Shabu is a professional musician originally from Liberia, West Africa. Teli grew up in a family performance ensemble where art was a way of life. A Forward Promise Fellow, and an alumnus of the African American Dance Ensemble, Teli seeks to guide young people on the drummer’s path. Teli currently runs the TMOAR Drum Institute and The Magic of African Rhythm. He teaches and performs for all ages from toddlers to seniors throughout NC.
ARTS-CURRICULUM INTEGRATION:(CULTURAL ARTS) (MUSIC) (DANCE) (SOCIAL STUDIES)
Performance The Griot’s Gourd
GRADES: PreK-2, 3-5, 6-8. 9-12
The melodic Kora and Balaphon are traditional storytelling instruments from Mali. These gourd instruments provide the soundtrack on a journey through West Africa’s geography, language, history, and culture. Students will sing, drum, and dance all along the way.
Max Participants: 400
Duration: 40-60 minutes
Special Requirements:
- A cleared, open area with wooden dance floor or equivalent; space dimensions 25ft x 30ft.
- 3 microphones with PA system, 2 with boom stands
- 6 armless chairs
- Back-stage dressing areas for males and females with 6 chairs
- 1 hour pre-show stage access for sound check, setup, etc. before we begin (90min if we bring our own P.A. System and mics)
- Access to power/extension cord
- 5 mins backstage cue before curtains open
- TMOAR introduction made by the presenter
- Bottled water
Single Performance Fee-$1,500
Two Performances Fee- $2,250
Additional Performances At Same Location-$600
Residency Active Rhythms & Life
GRADES: PreK-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
In Africa life moves to the beat. Make rhythm the soundtrack of YOUR life. We begin by asking ourselves the question, What is rhythm? and discover the answer together, exploring sounds, making noise, using stick and hand drums. Through bodily kinesthetic rhythm and structured drumming, students realize rhythm is in us all.
Max Participants: 25
Duration: Grades K-5 (3-day minimum, and 45-60 mins per session) Grades 6-12 (2-day minimum, and 60-90 mins per session). A maximum of four classes can be visited in one day.
Special Requirements:
- A cleared classroom or large space away from quiet study areas
- Chairs (at least 12-15)
- Dry erase board, markers and eraser, or smart board
- Map of the world
- Small table
- Electrical outlet
Fees: $156.25 per hour/per class session
3-Day Residency – $1,125 (3 classes per day) $1,500 (4 classes per day)
4-Day Residency – $1,500 (3 classes per day) $2,000 (4 classes per day)
5-Day Residency – $1,875 (3 classes per day) $2,500 (4 classes per day)
***Number of days and classes are adjustable. Contact the CAPS manager to customize experience.