Here are some shots of the RhythmKids staff in action!
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DRUM-UP CHARACTER
The children at the Hillside School had a blast with Tom and Dan
drumming together as they learned about inclusion, a school theme.
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MAMADY "WADABA" KOUROUMA
Tom and Dan at a workshop this time with Wadaba (aka: The Great Panther).
With great power and a methodic approach, Wadaba taught a jam packed class
a challenging rhythm called "Kowa" and a few solo lines for the djembe.
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TEMPLE SINAI MULTI-GENERATIONAL DRUM CIRCLE
Tom, Dan and Moussa provided a fantastic, intergenerational drum circle at Temple
Sinai in Worchester after the Simchat Torah service. Everyone had a blast drumming
together, particularly this seven-year-old who was blazing on the djembe!
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STAFF TEAM-BUILDING WORKSHOP
Guided by Tom and Dan Foote, the 80+ staff of the Medfield Schools enjoyed a
dynamic half-day workshop together. And yes, they completely rocked! |
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FAMADOU KONATE
Tom Foote recently attended a workshop with legendary djembe master Famoudou
Konate. It was amazing, and a real treat, to learn from such a gifted teacher. |
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RhythmKids staff members Tom and Dan Foote at a recent workshop with
the legendary master drummer and master teacher Mamady Keita. This was
an experience like no other. |
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 | AFRICAN DRUMMING SHOW
Master Drummer Sory Diabate, from Mali, and Tom Foote play together during a concert. |
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 | MIDDLE SCHOOL AFRICAN TROUPE
These Middle School drummers performed the African rhythm "Kuku"
to a packed crowd and received a well-deserved standing ovation! |
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DRUM CIRCLE FACILITATION
Tom and Dan Foote were on hand to facilitate an energetic family drum circle. It
was a wonderful experience to have people of all ages drumming together!
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RHYTHMKIDS CLASS PERFORMANCE
Always looking for places to perform, Tom Foote and the RhythmKids drummers jam
on the Malian rhythm "Dansa" live for the Weston Town Green Summer concerts series.
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RHYTHMKIDS DRUMMING CLASS
This African drumming class completed four rhythm patterns from Fanga, a
difficult rhythm from Liberia. Most of them are only 1st-4th graders!
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 | MORNING MEETING DRUM CIRCLE
This class from Needham Elementary begins and ends each day with a community
style drum circle, many of the rhythms are taught by Tom from RhythmKids. |
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IN-SCHOOL RESIDENCY
These Kindergarteners are having a BLAST as they learn traditional
African rhythms together and jam to the beat.
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