Everyone can drum, and everyone can dance! Experience this unique integration of body and mind while exploring movement, rhythm, and creative self-expression, with the celebration of music at its core. The innovative activities presented in this session are based on lessons and games from the Drums Alive original brain-and-body drumming fitness program and its Rhythm in Motion module. Learn how to combine music, movement, and dance to illustrate musical form, layer instrumental ostinati, demonstrate dynamics, and more! In addition, discover how to hold space for creativity, honoring the process of exploration and collaboration as students experience creative self-expression through movement and music. Drums Alive is an evidence-based program that uses drumming, music, and movement to improve physical, mental, and emotional health and wellness while addressing 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.