"World Drumming - what a great way to express yourself!
I teach K-5 music in a suburban school with a population that is adjusting to life with many different cultures.
As our community grows in number and ethnicity, I am searching for ways to make my students realize we have many commonalities i...
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"World Drumming - what a great way to express yourself!
I teach K-5 music in a suburban school with a population that is adjusting to life with many different cultures.
As our community grows in number and ethnicity, I am searching for ways to make my students realize we have many commonalities in world music. Drumming gives us a chance to explore music from many cultures - Africa and India, just to name two.
I am requesting one drum at this time, but I plan to gradually add drums until I have a set of 10. This will allow me to rotate students through many different instruments in a drum circle. My picture features an activity we use to play world percussion instruments in a drum circle. Drum circles allow students to create (improvise) their own rhythms in conjunction with a group, so they evaluate their patterns to make sure they are adding to the group, not causing cacophony.
Adding djembes will give depth to performing as well. Many different sounds can be produced on djembes as well as incorporating movement and playing with partners.
When I have the drum circle set up, as students enter the classroom you can feel the excitement in the air. They love to play instruments and it is an activity where every student is engaged and doing his/her best.
With your help my students will get to experience a variety of different music styles, improvise and create their own music, and will continue to stay involved with music for their lifetime. Their love for music begins at an early age and we need to do everything possible to keep them focused as they grow older.
Thank you so much for allowing my students to enjoy this beautiful Djembe. It easily fills up the room with sound and has been a wonderful tool for keeping students playing together. The different sounds the drum makes helps students playing different rhythms play on cue if I am using the drum as a directing tool.
When the students use it, they rotate to get as many to the new drum as possible. All the students who have played it are surprised at how heavy it is, so learning to play it takes stamina! They also enjoy getting to play a "real" drum and not one that's made just for elementary music classrooms.
I truly appreciate your gift. It is making a difference daily by motivating students to stay involved and on task.
With gratitude, Mrs. W.
Mrs. W. sent this note after the project was fully funded:
Thank you so much for funding Jammin' Djembes! My students were very excited today when I told them we would be getting a full-size drum to learn African rhythms. They don't realize it yet, but having a full size drum will allow them to learn special techniques to get a variety of sounds from playing the drum in different ways. When combined with the hand drums, we will be reaching a new level of musicianship and excitement!
I also have had an influx of new students with a much wider ethnic background this year. I know starting the African drumming unit will hook them into music in a new school, and they will hopefully stay involved in music for a lifetime.
Thank you for sharing my passion for music and helping others find their passion.
Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Nancy S. (volunteer)
on Mar 28, 2009
Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Michelle W. (volunteer)
on Mar 30, 2009
Verified the cost of the requested resources and posted this project.
John C. (associate)
on Apr 1, 2009
"I gave to this project because... I believe in performing arts education in our public schools. I hope your project is a great success!"
Tracey
from Arizona
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on Sep 3, 2009
"From someone with no rhythm sense to speak of, best of luck to your students! I hope many other people see this ASAP and fund your project."
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on Sep 3, 2009
"I gave to this project because every child deserves to live his or her dream."
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from Stanford, CA
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on Sep 3, 2009
"I gave because some great musicians have come out of Arkansas and I'd hate it if we didn't get a few more because this project expired."
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on Sep 3, 2009
"I gave to this project because every kid deserves to have music in their lives."
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"I give to DonorsChoose.org in honor of, and by request of, Adam Lambert. He has changed my life for the better; I hope that his decision to support DonorsChoose does the same for classrooms everywhere."
Ashleigh
from Alabama
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on Sep 3, 2009
"I helped this project because I think it's a wonderful thing for students to have music in the classroom. Adam Lambert helped me through music and now I can help the students through music as well."
Jen
from Rockville, MD
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on Sep 3, 2009
"I helped because I'm a strong believer in Music education."
Julia
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on Sep 3, 2009
"I think this is a lovely project and I wanted to help!"
"I donated because I want to support kids in Arkansas."
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on Sep 3, 2009
"I helped because I'm a strong believer in Music education."
yekoc
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on Sep 3, 2009
"I gave to this project because music has brought light into my life and I want to be sure every child has the chance to feel that way too."
Natasha
from Florida
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on Sep 3, 2009
"I helped because I'm a strong believer in Music education."
Shawna
from Massachusetts
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in support of ONTD_AI
on Sep 3, 2009
"I gave to this project because music is such an important influence in my life, and I want these kids to be able to be touched by music and have it impact their lives."
Chelsea
from Midwest City, OK
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in support of ONTD_AI
on Sep 3, 2009
"I donated because this kind of program is immensely valuable, and a lack of funds should not stop these kids from learning to express themselves. Thank you DonorsChoose, Adam Lambert and all the other fans for getting behind this cause!"
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on Sep 3, 2009
"I gave to this project because through music we can understand and appreciate one another regardless of our differences."
jenn
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on Sep 3, 2009
"I helped with this project because I agree with Julia from LA. "
Julia
from Tallahassee, FL
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on Sep 3, 2009
"I gave to this project because drums were the only musical instrument I could understand how to play and I want these kids to have the same opportunity."
Jessica
from Ashland, MA
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in support of ONTD_AI
on Sep 3, 2009
"I gave to this project because...music is essential to any life, and every kid deserves as many opportunities as possible to hear it and make it. "
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on Sep 3, 2009
"I gave to this project because experience with the arts makes for a well-rounded person."
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on Sep 3, 2009
"I donated because I want to support kids in Arkansas."
Izela L
from Richmond, WA
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on Sep 3, 2009
"I gave to this project because I know how important music was to my development!"
Michaela
from North Manchester, IN
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