Rhythm and Percussion

Directed by Gudrun Bjerring Parker

Canada, 1950 (documentary / children's, 11 minutes, black and white, English)

Also known as "Rythme et percussion"

Image: © National Film Board of Canada

Film Description:
"To an audience of eager youngsters, Eugene Kash, conductor of the Ottawa Children's Concerts, explains the fundamentals of rhythm and introduces the percussion instruments. An old Indian tomtom is compared with modern drums, and a children's rhythm band performs under the direction of a diminutive leader. Final scenes in music classes show how Ottawa teachers capitalize on the interest stimulated by the concerts."
-- National Film Board of Canada (source)

Film Credits (partial):
Produced by:	Gudrun Parker
Cinematography:	Denis Gillson
Film Editing:	Tom Daley, Guy Glover
Music:	Eldon Rathburn
Production Company:	National Film Board of Canada / Office national du film du Canada

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Notes about Rhythm and Percussion

Part of a series of films consisting of revised excerpts from the film Children's Concert, by the same director.

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Web Sites about Rhythm and Percussion

National Film Board of Canada. "NFB -- Rhythm and Percussion." National Film Board of Canada. http://onf-nfb.gc.ca/en/our-collection/?idfilm=15363.
Office national du film du Canada. "ONF -- Rythme et percussion." Office national du film du Canada. http://onf-nfb.gc.ca/fr/notre-collection/?idfilm=2939. [in French]