Team-building in the 24 seasons drums education: From physical exercise to music

24 Seasons Drums performance began at Foon Yew High School, Malaysia and it has been a popular performing art genre since. The art combines a fusion of elements from Chinese culture such as martial art, dance, music and Chinese calligraphy. There is still a lack of literature concerning its transmission method and therefore, this article highlights its training approaches by examining how a music co-curriculum activity with physical exercise along with elements of philosophy and culture has been transmitted along with an emphasis on team-building. Research was carried out at Foon Yew High School in Johor. Data were collected through observation and interview along with video recording. The troupe playing the 24 Seasons Drums consists of sixty-nine team members who are students at the school. Practice sessions were recorded to encompass the instructional activities in the training system. The outcome shows how various elements are combined in this co-curricular activity: physical fitness exercise, music theory, Chinese cultural elements and team-building. (C) 2015 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.