Rhythm Kids™

Rhythm Kids is an exciting music, movement, and drumming class for children in Kindergarten (possible pre-k) through second grade (ages 5–8). Children integrate and assimilate rhythm into their lives, as they:

• learn multicultural drumming patterns;

• develop new repertoire on various percussion instruments;

• explore movement and dance while singing songs;

• play games based on music and drumming;

• have fun with a host of rhythm activities.

• 8-10 weekly, 45-minute classes

• 2 CDs each semester

• Access to online in-home activity pages

• Access to online video tutorials and play-alongs

• Learn, create, discover and explore music, movement and drumming

• Enjoy age-appropriate ways to play rhythm instruments (shakers, tambourines, etc.)

• Explore traditional drumming patterns through animal names and movements

• Experience drumming, song, and dance from around the world (Mali, Puerto Rico, Turkey, etc.)

• Find new ways to connect mind, body, and voice through rhythm

• Develop skill in improvising, soloing, conducting, composition, and improvisation

• Participate in active musical games that are both enriching and totally fun!

Rhythm Kids follows through on the Music Together^®® vision to help children complete the pathway of early childhood music development from birth through age eight. As part of the Rhythm Kids experience, children and their grownups can enjoy drumming play and practice sessions at home with the help of online play-along videos featuring Rhythm Kids creator Tom Foote.

Classes are for children K–2 (ages 5–8)

Students should have their own hand drum for use at home (and potentially for use in class—please check with Jess Day).