COMMUNITY RHYTHM RESIDENCY

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP & MUSIC

Our trademark residency balances “Group Improvised Music” & “World Percussion Ensemble” to create a rich rhythm experience for students. We use African inspired percussion ensemble to illuminate the ways that community, leadership and music were practiced in the past. We use group improvising principles to build leadership and community capacity now, and in the future.

Students will learn and practice:

• A world percussion song
• Full World Percussion Ensemble song (Grades 4-12)
• West African percussion concepts
• Drum and percussion techniques
• 3 major principles of improvised music
• Different forms of non-verbal collaboration
• A variety ways to connect to rhythm
• How to build a group improvised song

IMPROVISING WITH A PLAN

RHYTHM RHYTHM RHYTHM ONLINE RESIDENCY

While you are busy keeping students safe through physical distancing, we have been busy creating fun new ways for them to socially connect. Check out our online streaming options, equipment options, and what others are saying about our new online residencies. We also included a reminder about our program objectives and curriculum links.

Delivery

School wide live stream
To begin the day, we will have an optional school-wide rhythm demonstration that is accessible
to all classes and age groups.

Grade wide live streams
To teach our grade appropriate body percussion/found sound ensemble we will break the
students into Kindergarten/Grade 1, 2-3, 4-6 & 7-9.

Class specific live streams
To teach improvised music and creative music making we will live stream with individual classes
to play interactive rhythm games and explore improvised music.

Home school live streams
We will offer an optional home school live stream to include students who have opted to learn
from home this year.

Pre-recorded content
Each grade level will have pre recorded rhythms and games to use at a time that works for the
classroom teachers.

Equipment Options

Stationary Body Percussion: rhythms and games have been modified to be taught to forward
facing class-sized groups via body percussion and movement. This can be done in a standing
or sitting position.

Pencil, book, & desk jam: dozens of hand drums and small percussion from all over the world
follow a three-note system that we teach with a pencil, book, and desk. When students are able
to share equipment again, these skills will be easily transferable.

Box jam: to replace shared hand drums you will have the option of having students create
individual “box drums” that will stay at the students desks for the duration of the residency and
something that the homeschoolers can continue to use..

Drums: for schools that have the capacity to keep a set of drums stationary and the ability to sanitize between classes. For local schools we have additional sets of drums for multi class set-ups.

Testimonial

“This is the second time Lucas has done a residency at our school, the first one was in person and this most recent one was virtually due to the pandemic.  I was not sure how effective it would be virtually however after the first day, I was blown away!  Having Lucas work with us virtually was still such an empowering experience for our school. His passion for drumming is so contagious and his ability to connect and create community is truly magical!  The students were so engaged and were able to develop their rhythm, drumming and improvisational skills all in a positive and fun atmosphere. Students reported feeling calm, positive, happy and energetic.  It is an incredible virtual experience worth exploring for your school or organization.. During this extraordinary time in our world, this drumming residency helped create a positive atmosphere and allowed us the opportunity to do something together as a school community.”

Vivianne Kruhlak (Music Teacher)- Northmount School 

“Lucas provided fun, musical and culturally enriched sessions that engaged our students, staff and parents. He was flexible in adapting his program to our school’s needs and brought an amazing energy into our building, despite having to lead us virtually. I highly recommend bringing Lucas into your school or organization. You will walk away feeling energized, centered and happy!”

Ian Edington (Grade ⅘ Teacher)- Northmount School

“Lucas is amazing! He tunes into the students needs and is flexible with anything. He includes all of our friends even if he can not see them. I had one student make his family drive him to school after missing the bus because he had to be here for drumming. It was a highlight of their day and week! Thank you Thank you!”

Alicia Day (Interactions Teacher)- Northmount School