Experience the joy of drumming and movement while improving physical, cognitive, and social-emotional health! Using music, stability balls, and drumsticks, DRUMTASTIC lessons follow a cross-curricular design that ignites creativity, encourages self-expression, and promotes active engagement and teamwork. Participate in brain and body games and activities for all ages and abilities and learn how to integrate DRUMTASTIC into your classrooms! Drums Alive DRUMTASTIC is an evidence-based program that integrates music, movement, and educational concepts in a coordinated package of curriculum materials aligned with Music and Physical Education Standards.
Target Audience
Elementary Music Educators
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Clinician Info
Kelly Jackson
West Music
Kelly Jackson is a retired music educator focusing on general/choral music, voice, piano, music theory, and musical theater. She received her B.M. (Music Education) from Furman University, M.M. (Choral Conducting) from Eastman School of Music, and Ph.D. (Music Education) from Northwestern University. Kelly maintains numerous educational qualifications, holds Level III Orff Schulwerk certification, and served on the Editorial Board of the national journal The Orff Echo. She enjoys collaborating as an accompanist, adjudicator, conference presenter, director, and performer. Kelly is a Drums Alive Master Trainer and co-author of the Drums Alive Rhythm in Motion module. She currently resides in North Carolina and serves as Music Director at HART Theatre.