Monday, September 13, 2010

DRUMBEAT

I had the opportunity to do some professional development last week by going to a training program for Drumbeat.

D-Discovering
R-Relationships
U-Using
M-Music
B-Beliefs
E-Emotions
A-Attitudes and
T-Thoughts
This is a brilliant program that uses Djembe drums from West Africa to encourage students to work as a team, create music, have fun, and learn life skills. The 3-day training was packed full of great activites and lessons that can be adapted for a 1-off lesson or the full 10 week program. I am truley looking forward to including many of the drumming activities into the music program and also running a separate drumbeat group next term.