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JAFSP

JAFSP. Jamaican Field Service Project. Jamaica. Boston Bay, Jamaica. Guest House. Basic Schedule. Eleven days, of which the first and last will be devoted to traveling. Day 2 and 3: Relaxing at the beach and hiking.

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JAFSP

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  1. JAFSP Jamaican Field Service Project

  2. Jamaica

  3. Boston Bay, Jamaica

  4. Guest House

  5. Basic Schedule • Eleven days, of which the first and last will be devoted to traveling. • Day 2 and 3: Relaxing at the beach and hiking. • One hour drumming session every night followed by a training session for lessons the next day.

  6. Drums, recorder, and voice…Oh my. • We taught in rural primary schools, 3 year olds through 6th grade.

  7. Music Education Expectations • Learn and memorize: several vocal pieces, including the national anthem, several drumming rhythms and variations, and simple recorder pieces. • We were also expected to study and understand the culture and history of Jamaica before arriving. • Placed in teams with a supervisor at each school.

  8. Donations • Part of the JAFSP mission is to purchase and donate supplies to the schools we taught at.

  9. Drumming Sessions

  10. Kumina Drummers • Kumina drummers came to our guest house and performed for us. • They bless the drums with rum before they play. • Instruments: Drums, sticks (katta tick), maracas, coconut graters and forks.

  11. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQDn0Q6SG20

  12. For more information visit: jafsp.org

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