Schools and Outreach
Children's Educational Programs
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
JOURNEY OF THE DRUM
(Large Assembly Educational Performance Program)
This fifty minute program, tailored according to ages attending (K-12), aims to engage, educate and entertain. Combining narration, performance and student participation, Liz will convey the use and purpose of drumming from ancient times to present day. Emphasis is placed on acceptance of cultural diversity, respect and reverence for Mother Earth, and importance of unity and community. Throughout her narration, Liz will introduce and showcase short performances on the West African Djembe and Dunnun Drums, Middle Eastern Frame Drum, Afro-Cuban Conga, and the American Drum set. Time will be allowed for a brief question and answer period.
"Ms. Broscoe’s music was so contagious that the students were tapping their feet, clapping their hands, and smiling the entire time."