Playful Percussion

PLAYFUL PERCUSSION ON OTHER WEBSITES:

Teaching Artists Hawaii
The Arts Integration Framework Project

Tribal Rhythms at Kalihi-Waena Elementary

"Artist in the Schools" at Kailua Elementary

Winterfest at Voyager Elementary

The Rocks Game

Keoneula Elementary

“Getting eighty two [12- to 14-year-olds] to pay attention and participate enthusiastically for over an hour is a gift! Your words inspired young people to think, your manner and style provide a visible example of interactive respect and harmony, and the whole group participation in rhythm-making gave everyone an opportunity to personally experience the power and joy inherent in contributing one's own unique voice to a group composition.”

- Diane Smith, Counselor, Le Jardin Academy

"The cultural background information, the creativity, and spontaneity in the atmosphere led everyone into feeling that they, too, can have fun with music and dance. This is a wonderful activity that brings people together in the spirit of cooperation with multi-cultural understanding and awareness. Participants felt successful at the first "try" creating music patterns and rhythm. I like how adult and child are brought closer together having fun with music."

- Beatrice L. Zane, Principal, Ma'ema'e School

"You ensured their success by teaching each of them a part and giving each the powerful experience of being a member of a large group making complicated music together. As a teacher, I am thankful for the help in drawing students into the joy of life-long learning by making it relevant and fun for them."

- Lynne Nakano, Hawai'i Baptist Academy