K-12 SCHOOL PROGRAMS

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

In-service sessions are designed to give teachers the skills they need to lead drumming activities in the classroom. Trainings can last from 1-6 hours, materials will be provided, and all interested teachers are welcome to participate (music teachers, as well as regular classroom teachers, PE teachers, art teachers, administrators, etc...)

Teacher training programs are usually custom-built for the needs and interests of each school or district, with a focus on one or a combination of the following programs:

DRUMMING UP CHARACTER:
A Modern Musical Approach to Character Education

Learn to implement Dancing Drum's "Drumming Up Character" (DUC) program at your school. Using the standards-based content of the DUC Teacher's Guide, CD and DVD, participants will be trained in the basics of leading the drumming, singing, and dancing activities contained in the curriculum. Hands-on instruction will emphasize strategies for positive classroom management, drumming technique and leadership skills, and creating an age-appropriate, performance-based program at your school. (For grades K-8)

DRUMMING UP WORLD MUSIC:
West Africa

Based on Dancing Drum's newest publication for schools, "Drumming Up World Music: West Africa", this training session will give music teachers the tools they need to lead an integrated arts program featuring music played on drums and xylophones. Multi-subject extensions can include visual art, geography, reading, history, language, and social studies lessons. Based on music from 5 West African countries, this program can be presented with 1-5 levels of difficulty, creating a flexible teaching structure sure to encourage the success of all students, grades K-8.

COMMUNITY DRUM ENSEMBLE:
Drumming Outreach for All

Build a drumming program at your school through Community Drum Ensemble (CDE), and offer a musical experience for your students that is inclusive, accessible, and fun. CDE is a performance-based drum ensemble program that can be used during or after school. Participants in the CDE Teacher Training will learn how to play and teach the drum music using the Rhythm Phonics method, based on Dancing Drum's book "Community Drum Ensemble: Volume 1". We will emphasize drumming fundamentals and leadership skills, giving teachers the tools they need to direct a CDE program or add a new approach to an established drum ensemble program. (For ages 12-adult)