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All of our students want to learn to play boomwhackers at least once in their lives. Our school does not have a set of boomwhackers. Boomwhackers help them with the basic idea of steady beat in the songs and it also helps to build the self-esteem that they need. Boomwhackers are great for the kids because they can practice on their own, get comfortable and then play songs with the other musicians. As they progress, they will be able to do team and independent work to build musicianship and to be able to practice socialization. We will be able to take these with us when we travel. These boomwhacker sets will play many roles in the program for the students. First and foremost, it will give all students a chance to play boomwhackers in class without sensory overload. They can control the volume while they play and practice without the other distractions. This will enhance the environment not only in the classroom, but on the concert stage as well.

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All of our students want to learn to play boomwhackers at least once in their lives. Our school does not have a set of boomwhackers. Boomwhackers help them with the basic idea of steady beat in the songs and it also helps to build the self-esteem that they need. Boomwhackers are great for the kids because they can practice on their own, get comfortable and then play songs with the other musicians. As they progress, they will be able to do team and independent work to build musicianship and to be able to practice socialization. We will be able to take these with us when we travel. These boomwhacker sets will play many roles in the program for the students. First and foremost, it will give all students a chance to play boomwhackers in class without sensory overload. They can control the volume while they play and practice without the other distractions. This will enhance the environment not only in the classroom, but on the concert stage as well.

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