The DrumPerks Mission

To elevate schools’ culture and connectedness while empowering students to achieve improved academic performance, social skills, and emotional intelligence, through interactive Drumming, Singing and Dancing activities, accessible to teachers and schools via on-demand virtual course content.

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Online Learning – Content Portal:

Includes cross-discipline music/arts instruction and special guest appearances/interviews from local stars and more!

• Virtual Assembly Presentation (30-minutes)
  Additional Assemblies added each school year
• Video Lessons: 3 Progressive Course Modules (k-6)
  Additional course modules added each school year
  • Level One Beginning Module [Ten (10) 30-minute lessons]
    Participants learn to read musical notation, play in synchronous rhythm, all while practicing the ‘growth-mindset’ for academic success and social skills for excellent teamwork.
  • Level Two Intermediate Module [Ten (10) 30-minute lessons]
    Students learn to play layering rhythmic parts, read syncopated rhythmic notation, and perform a percussion ensemble piece as a team.
  • Level Three Advanced Module [Ten (10) 30-minute lessons]
    Students refine Teamwork skills through the Core Values: Respect, Effort, and Focus, learn how these elements can be applied in all areas of life, while preparing an advanced performance piece incorporating Singing, Dancing, and Drumming, then collaborate creatively to create a team name and design an artistic team logo!
• Welcome Video [One (1) ten-minute video] Orientation guide for teachers and administrators
  An introduction to DrumPerks programs, access to supplemental content (pdf), course delivery style (a safe/creative learning environment), Equitable Practices, and Preventative and Restorative approaches in the ‘Arts Enrichment’ space.
• Supplemental Course Materials Printable (PDF) exercises for each lesson
  Musical notation examples with practice exercises and team activity outlines for each lesson within the three course modules.