After School Programs

Donté and Shar’s program allows each of your students to use an authentic djembe drum during sessions.Your students will learn traditional African rhythms, singing, dancing, help facilitate group based activities, play fun rhythm games, and learn about geography & culture all while keeping fun and creativity at the core of their experience.

Book Classes for Your After School Program

Culture

I am unique.

Community

We Support Each Other.

Connection

Drumming connects us.

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want to book a fun, music filled after school program?

“Please fill out my questionnaire to book me at your After School Program and receive a quote. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me via phone, text, or email. Thank you!”

- Donté, Your performer and Instructor

Donte@druminteractive.org
(559) 825-0886

Your Name

First Name

Last Name

Your Title or Staff Position

Your Staff Email

Call Back Number

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School Site

School Address

Choose the type of service you're interested in:

African Drumming Classes Where My Students Learn to Play the Drums

Other Services - Performance at After School Event

Other Services - Interactive Drumming Booth for After School Family/Community Based Event

Preferred Start Time for Drumming

How many groups would you like to drum per date?

A typical session is 45 minutes, but we can be flexible with your site's schedule.

How many dates of programming would you like for your students?

A full program is 9 dates. The first 8 dates, Donté will teach the same class rotations. Day 9 Donté and Shar host an interactive After School Program led showcase where students show their families what they've learned and extra instruments are brought for them to play along during the showcase.

After Submitting the Questionnaire, Donté will send you a PDF of his availability. Do you have any preferred dates you'd like?

Example: Sept 15 or Wednesdays and Thursdays in October.

Please list your preferred Class Structure including (1 ) Start and End Time, (2) Grade Range, and (3) Approximate Number of Students. If you'd like to alternate grades on various days, feel free to use the Additional Comments Section.

Example: 3:00PM-3:45PM TK-2nd about 35 students

Group One

Group Two

Group Three

Group Four

Would you like a flyer with additional information on set up and how we structure classes?

Any additional questions or comments?

EXample of an after school drumming session…

Below is an example of an After School program

in which 20 K-2nd grade students participate in the 45 minute session.

Before the Session

Donte and Shar will arrive with ample time to help set up for the session. They check in with you prior to setting up the drumming area, arranging chairs, and unloading all drums, instruments, and props for your students. Set up can be for smaller groups of 15-20 students and even for After School “shows” with over 100+ drums for all of your students. We love doing multiple rotations so that more students the opportunity to participate.

Start of the Session

At the start of the session, Donte and Shar assist in getting all students seated, they go over expectations, explain the importance of the traditional African djembe drum, and teach beginning technique in fun ways to get students warmed up. Each students will use a traditionally made West African Djembe Drum hand carved from wood. Each Djembe provides an authentic, high quality sound, and resonant vibration that is sure to keep the group synchronized no matter what age or skill level.

Interactive Drum Session

Because Donté and Shar are also professional entertainers, they instruct kids using “dynamic programming”. This means each program is delivered with the goal of keeping students engaged and having fun while they follow along on the drum. Donté and Shar will teach traditional African rhythms, singing, and dancing while encouraging creativity and improvisation. Your students will also assist with facilitating group based activities, fun rhythm games are played to keep energy high, and we have discussion time where students learn about geography using an African Map, and we talk about themes found in the songs that highlight community values.

End of the Session

Students have the opportunity to share what they learned, we talk about what to expect in the next class, and end with a community drum roll. Donte and Shar handle cleaning up and returning the space or classroom to normal.