Caribbean Drum Circle (45m-1hr -virtual)

Service Description

🎶 BRING THE SOUNDS OF THE CARIBBEAN TO YOUR SUMMER CAMP, LOCAL LIBRARY, SCHOOL, CHURCH, COMMUNITY EVENT, OR PARTY 🎶 What is the Caribbean Drum Circle? A fully interactive workshop for kids and adults that is both fun and educational. Teaching team building through collaboration and cooperation while focusing on self-expression, and cultural diversity. A Closer Look at the Instruments… Workshop participants are introduced to the design, development, and cultural significance of the steel drum. Through call and response, singing rhythms, and playing percussion instruments, participants will enjoy jamming in a calypso band! Explore music through interactive experiences using percussion instruments (shakers, cowbells, drums, steel drums), call and response, geometric shapes, and movement. Learn about historical figures from the Caribbean/steel drum art form. Practice playing with proper hand and stick techniques and learn the basic rhythms of a steel band engine room. This rich musical experience will transform students, giving them a greater sense of confidence, focus, and the ability to team play with one another. “Joseph Peck, Musician and Educator: In terms of his ability to share his artistry with students and to engage them in music making, Joseph is exceptional. He combines great musical talent with a calm and respectful manner towards students that brings out the best in them. Joseph has successfully collaborated with students of all ages and ability levels, from lower elementary school to high school students, from students in special education to students in the gifted program.” ~ Elizabeth D. Kennedy with Arts Partners, a division of Young Audiences, Inc.