Drums and Mallets

Funded Nov 2, 2022

We have been enjoying our new hand drums in music class! In one class, we had a project where they had to do a rhythm on the drum while dancing to a song. The kids loved coming up with their own movements and beats. The mallets have been awesome as well. Right now we are using the mallets for a project in which students compose a short melody and then play them on the marimba and xylophones - now we have enough for everyone!

When my students first saw the materials, some of them actually jumped up and down on their spots! I remember them being especially impressed with the hand drums and how they felt completely different than some older ones I had!

I plan to use the hand drums and mallets in several other projects. One that comes to mind is our district's Showcase in which I will have a class using the mallets to do a percussion routine! The kids are very excited to show off their moves!”

With gratitude,

Ms. Stevens