Educational Services

Strike, Scrape, & Shake Show

Arts in Education Program (Grades K-8)

Entertaining and Educational ! Mark treats students to high energy expert playing on several members of the percussion family. Students get into the act with a little "hambonin,'" as Mark talks about the history of percussion. Instruments include Roto Toms, Cymbals, Electronic Percussion, Snare Drum, Spoons, Hammered Dulcimer, Doumbec, and Handpan.

Lots of sound! Lots of variety! Lots of FUN!

Click on this link to watch an excerpt from a live performance at the Allen, TX library!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RihI9XGQSvA

Play Music For A Living
Seminar and Blog

Great for College Music Students Mark rolls two decades of experience as a successful freelance musician and entrepreneur into a fast paced / info packed / inspiring / interactive session on the freelance life. Mark learned a lot of things the hard way but he wants to help others find the easier ways to navigate the gigging musician waters. Students will learn tips on marketing their musical skills, tools of the trade, working with an agent, gig etiquette and ethics, networking, and more.

Click here to check out the blog.

www.playmusicforaliving.blogspot.com

Ask about combining a concert with a Play Music For A Living seminar and/or a percussion masterclasss.

markshelton@verizon.net or 800-272-2249

Circle of Creation

Percussion / Improvisation /Team Building Activity

(Ages 8-80+)

Mark Shelton rolls into your event with over two dozen percussion instruments and a HANDS ON workshop that combines energy, entertainment, and education AND stimulates creativity. Whether it is a room of fourth graders improvising drum solos or adults sculpting a groove, Mark brings his special brand of teaching and leadership to every drum circle session.

This fast paced class focuses on improvisation as participants get to create their own music with hand drums, bells, maracas, and more. The workshop can be customized from thirty to fifty minutes and Mark will furnish enough instruments for up to thirty participants per session.

Workshops for Dulcimer /Acoustic Music Events

Mark has been a part of the teaching staff of the Winter Festival of Acoustic Music in the Dallas area (12+ years) and Houston's Summer Acoustic Music Festival.

Why not make Mark a part of your next dulcimer retreat or folk music event?

Workshop Topics include:

Percussion Techniques on the Hammered Dulcimer
Practice and Memorization Techniques
Bodhran Basics
Improvisation for Beginners
Intro to Hand Percussion
Fifteen Ways to Play a Melody on the Hammered Dulcimer
Tips for Performers (Getting a Gig / Keeping a Gig)

Percussion For Worship Clinic

Two decades as a musician at Calvary Church of Irving (TX) coupled with his work as percussion Instructor at Christ For the Nations Institute make Mark a great choice for a Worship Conference clinician. He would love to bring his "Percussion in Contemporary Worship" masterclass to your area. Get a taste of Mark's teaching at www.percussionforworship.blogspot.com.

Masterclasses are also available for High School and Middle School Percussionists.