| Program Description: | DRUMMING ABOUT YOU connects students and educators together. Everyone mirrors Bob's hands to drive cool beats for songs. DAY enhances confidence, self-esteem, empathy, and teamwork. It enriches self-r... Read more
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| Cost Per Student: | $10 |
| Available to Grade(s): | 3, 4, 5 |
| Program Can Serve: | Phy. Education, Music |
| Art Form: | Music |
| Curriculum Focus: | English Language Arts |
| Program Type: | Grade Level Program |
| Integration Continuum Level: | Alignment |
| # of Visits: | 1 |
| Length of Visit: | 45 min |
| Location: | In-School |
| Program Format: | In-School Workshop |
| Program Format Info: | In-school Performance intended for individual classes of a grade level to experience separately. Multiple grade levels can be served in a visit. |
| Availability: | All year |
| Total Number of Classrooms can Serve: | 80 |
| Program Requires Prior Meeting: | yes |
| Meeting Method: | Phone |
| Materials Arts Provider Provides: | Full-size, Afro-Caribbean-style drums and hand-percussion instruments. Dance and movement scarves. |
| Materials School Provides: | Armless chair or bench for each student, educator, paraprofessional, and caregiver. Seating to be set up by school personnel. |
| Space and/or Set Up Requirements for Program: | DRUMMING ABOUT YOU can be presented in any available space. MINIMUM TIMES: 45 minutes to load in and set up the space; 20 minutes between sessions; 30 minutes to re-pack and load out. |
| Program Learning Objective: | I CAN create joyous music; I CAN play music with my family, friends, and caregivers, and in my community. I CAN join school music programs. |
| Additional Notes: | Bob's 100% participatory music is grounded with lyrics in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Yoruba. |
| Parent Engagement Opportunities: | Two caregivers are welcome to act as stage crew. |
