Drumming with Bill Jenkins

Bill Jenkins, musician, instrument collector, teacher, and world traveler, brought his African drums to The Woods Academy this week.

Montessori learned to keep the beat using their laps--one, two, three,  four.

Then they learned to use their hands

and wrists to play the djembe.

Can you keep the beat?

Try the tubanos.

We tried small,

medium,

and large djembe!

Everyone got a turn!

Try the Congo drum!

The djembe makes two sounds.

How does that work?

Can you keep the beat?

Yes!

It sounds wonderful!

"Today's special moments are tomorrow's memories."

P.S. Don't be surprised to find an African drum on your child's wish list!