Bob Bloom / Every Kid Drums
About Bob Bloom / Every Kid Drums
ABOUT BOB BLOOM In 1997, Bob was certified as a MASTER TEACHING ARTIST by The Connecticut Office of the Arts. Bob leads a menu of 100% hands-on, participatory-music programs in classroom sessions, assemblies, students-featured performances, residencies, and out-of-school time activities. He is affiliated with the: Connecticut Music Educators Association; Connecticut Network for Children and Youth; Connecticut Library Association; Connecticut Recreation and Parks Association. Bob is a visiting artist at the Central Connecticut State University "Drop-In Childcare Center". Bob's professional affiliations include the: Connecticut Music Educators Association; Connecticut Office of the Arts; Bushnell Center's "Partners In Education"; Connecticut Association for the Gifted; Connecticut Library Association. He is certified as a "Level One Trainer" by the Connecticut Center for Nonviolence. For 18 years, Bob served as a Faculty Assistant to the late Dr. Babatunde Olatunji for his "Language of the Drums" courses at the Omega Institute. He performed as a drummer and singer in Olatunji's legendary, African music and dance troupe, "Drums of Passion" at venues including Lincoln Center, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Washington Monument, and Jorgenson Center for the Performing Arts.
Grade Levels
PK , K , 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8Art Forms
MusicCurriculum Focuses
English Language Arts Social StudiesProgram Formats
In-School Workshop In-School Performance & In-School WorkshopPrograms
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