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World Music Drumming Summer Workshops 2023

We are excited to once again be a partner and sponsor of the World Music Drumming Workshops, and even more excited that the 2023 line-up includes many In-Person workshops! The 2023 In-Person World Music Drumming Workshops are being held in 11 locations, with varied offerings including Levels I, II, & III, Drumming Up the Fun!, Kids, Choir, and Drums, and new this year, “Festival Brazil”!

Check out the offerings on our Summer Workshops Calendar and visit www.worldmusicdrumming.com for more information and to register for your summer adventure!
Let’s get drumming!

The Foundation of World Music Drumming
 
Founded in 1997 by the late Will Schmid, and now directed by Dr. Patty Bourne, World Music Drumming is taught in over 20,000 schools worldwide. As described on  worldmusicdrumming.com , “World Music Drumming is first and foremost a learning community, engaging teachers and community leaders in professional development workshops. Our focus is classroom drumming, singing, and movement in the style of the music of West Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean.”

The curriculum emphasizes a set of keywords, the first 3 of which are “Respect,” “Focus,” and “Teamwork.” These concepts are woven into every part of the World Music Drumming workshop community, and they are part of how the curriculum is taught to and shared with students. Many participants share that when they bring World Music Drumming back to their students they often find that many times the students who might otherwise “fall through the cracks,” or who experience a great deal of frustration in other aspects of school are able to be successful in this curriculum. The program uses drumming to teach students about communication, listening, cooperation, leadership, creativity, and cultural appreciation. And, of course, drumming is cool! 

Check out WHY World Music Drumming can benefit you and your students!