Schools and Outreach
-Children's Educational Programs-
"Liz is an amazing, energetic and extremely talented artist. Her programs offer education, exciting entertainment and remarkable diversity for all ages".
- Peggy Thompson, Executive Director, Tahoe Arts Project
JOURNEY OF THE DRUM
(Large Assembly Educational Performance Program)
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This 30-45 minute program, tailored according to ages attending (K-12), aims to engage, educate, inspire and entertain young audiences. “Journey of the Drum” touches on history, geography, science and music, while addressing current social issues that influence a lack of connection within community and on the planet which sustains us. The drum is a natural vehicle for presenting this information; having been used for centuries to create community and connection.
Through creative narration and performance on Native American and Middle Eastern frame drums, African djembe, dunun and Ngoma drums, Afro-Cuban conga and the American drum set, Liz Broscoe and dancer, Odette Barry, rhythmically weave together an educational performance program with a greater purpose.
"As a music educator of 35 years, I found Liz Broscoe and her “Journey of the Drum” presentation to be engaging, informative, entertaining, professional and enjoyable. Relating information to present day, Liz is in-tune with the students and the quality of her musicianship is amazing. I hope she is enjoyed by many more young audiences. She has a lot to offer".
- Linda Kurek, Music Teacher, South Lake Tahoe School District
"Ms. Broscoe’s music was so contagious that the students were tapping their feet, clapping their hands, and smiling the entire time."
- Pam Kellogg, 5th grade teacher, Redding School of the Arts
Upon request, video of “Journey of the Drum” is available.
DRUMS, RHYTHM & CULTURE
(Outreach Artist in Residency)
In a classroom setting, Liz can present one to four different 30 minute rhythmic lessons. Each lesson introduces a new culture and drum while giving further understanding of rhythm and pulse. Language skills relating syllables to rhythm, and note values correlating rhythmic subdivisions of beat to mathematics are emphasized. A class size of 20 students is recommended, allowing for individual participation on the instruments.
"Miss Liz did a fabulous job! My students and I learned so much more than just beating the drums. I would love to see the Drums, Rhythm & Culture program continue throughout all our schools."
-Stacy Hembree, kindergarten teacher, Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School
"I like learning that every culture has beat, rhythm, and drums."-Student, Minden Elementary School
