Rhythm Theory Workshop

Posted on by Yvonne McLellan

*CANCELLED* Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances this workshop will no longer be taking place. Apologies to those who had already singed up. Hopefully we can re-arrange something later in the year. Team WACI

 Rhythm Theory Workshop 

with Stephen Henderson

Calling all young musicians (aged 16+) and aspiring music teachers/facilitators!

Join us at RCS for our workshop that will look to deepen your understanding of rhythm theory and develop tools that you can apply in any musical context. Perfect for musicians looking to sharpen their rhythm and groove and aspiring teachers/facilitators looking for resources.

With percussionist Stephen Henderson you will strengthen your inner pulse by exploring the relationship between the ‘on’ and ‘off’ beat. Through Clave, body percussion, ensemble playing and singing we’ll delve in to the foundation of rhythm, harking back to its ancient routes. This will create a strong basis for young musicians to flourish in all aspects.

When: 18 June, 5:30 – 7:30pm
Age: 16+
Location: Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

*CANCELLED*

Booking Deadline: 17 June

Percussion player sitting on stage at a kit

About Stephen

Stephen Henderson, born and raised in Ayrshire in a musical family, was immersed in music from an early age. He graduated with first-class honours in Jazz from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in 2015 and is currently the drummer for Mercury Prize-nominated pianist Fergus McCreadie.

Stephen is a sought-after performer and session musician across the UK, having worked with artists including Laura Jurd, Tim Garland, James Tormé, and Elchin Shirinov. He also launched his own project, Modern Vikings, in 2018, and was named “one to watch” by Jazzwise magazine the same year.

To be eligible:

You must be one or more of the following:

We also encourage applications from people living in SIMD20 postcode or SIMD40 postcode who meet one of the following criteria: 

  • Living rurally with poor transport links 
  • Black, Indigenous or Person of Colour 
  • D/deaf or Hard of Hearing 

Please note:

Fair Access prioritise places for young people aged 16 – 19, who live in an SIMD20 postcode or are care experienced. Depending on available places, we also consider college students and people who are not in education up to the age of 25 years. Get in touch and we can check your postcode for you. 

How to Contact Us

If you have an queries or questions about this activity, you can contact the team at: 📧 waci@rcs.ac.uk