Dancing Drum News & Updates
We're pretty excited to try out these new samples from IQ Plus Music! Created by the same company that makes the Dancing Drum BoomBa Series and our Signature Series of djembes and djuns, these are high-quality instruments for early childhood...
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Every school year, we field many requests from teachers who would like to fundraise for a set of drums and/or in-school programs from Dancing Drum. Donors Choose is a popular and effective platform for crowd-sourcing funds for this type of project.
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"We were able to source wood from sustainably managed plantations, wood that's grown and harvested on a 7 or 8 year cycle." This would be a much more eco-friendly option than using 100+ year old hardwoods. "We worked with Tycoon to design a djembe shell that would use a traditional shape inside and out, using a staved construction. Our goal was to create a drum with a very traditional sound and feel, using responsibly harvested wood, and offering it at an affordable price point."
Dancing Drum’s Musical Director, Steve Campbell, will be presenting 2 hand-on sessions combining drums, xylophones, movement, and voice, based on our new “The Rhythm Is Here!” curriculum. You’re sure to gain some new ideas, arrangements, and inspiration to share with your music students!
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As we zip towards the beginning of a new school year, we like to remind ourselves why we do what we do. Drumming is not only about making music, it’s also a medium through which students can work together to build school community, learn...
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