Performing for students
I recently had a great time when I traveled to The Marvelwood School in Kent, Connecticut, to facilitate a drumming event for students and faculty. We did two sessions in the afternoon, and each session had 75 participants.
I started the sessions by playing a solo on the drum set for the students (pictured left). This is the newest aspect of a Path To Rhythm program, I am incorporating more drum set oriented performances to start off the group drumming activities. It gets the group pumped up and in the groove, and I get to have fun and share my talent. I was also joined by my friend and faculty member, Tracy Walton, who played bass and laid down a serious groove for us to play with.
For the remainder of the session the students participated in a drum circle, got a chance to jam together, and created a Marvelwood group chant using voices and drums. You can see more about the event and watch a video on Marvelwood’s Facebook Page.
Also check out this video below.
2 comments… add one
Mark May 9, 2010, 7:57 am
I really enjoyed listening and watching the drum circle and you and Tracy playing together. Everyone was having a great time. Starting off with you playing on drum set is a great idea.
Fran May 9, 2010, 9:15 am
Great program! Great way to get a large group of kids involved!