Magic Drum works extensively in schools around Dorset and further afield, introducing children to the ideas of keeping a pulse, listening and playing together; dynamics, giving and responding to signals and cues, creating rhythms from verbal ideas and devising sound effects to go with live action and performance.

We often contribute workshops to school's Arts Weeks and lessons or events which look at music from other cultures.

Students learn basic rhythms and how they fit together, developing into a fully participating, interacting group of people creating and sharing a musical experience together and resulting in harmony, fellowship and a feeling of well-being and above all fun!

We also work with teachers who wish to establish their own Samba or African drumming groups within schools.

If you would like to find out more about Magic Drum Workshops for Schools please email us.

SOME FEEDBACK FROM A TEACHER'S DRUMMING WORKSHOP OCTOBER 2007:

"Great ideas to introduce rhythm in classes. Good course to develop confidence teaching music"

"Lots of ideas for all ages and abilities...and loads more! Thank you - brilliant course"

"Lots of ideas for lessons, how to set up rhythms, new instruments, new ways of teaching"

"Ideas for using djembes which will be useful for current "Wide Opportunities" project we are undertaking in school"

"Loved the boomwhackers ideas - will try these out straight away!"

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SAMBA DRUMMING AND CARNIVAL WORKSHOP, FEBRUARY 2007:

"Thank you so much for a brilliant afternoon of music and carnival. The children just loved the whole experience."

- Year 1 Teacher, Pembroke Park Primary School, Salisbury, Wilts