Drums

In October students Students participated in an hour “drumming workshop” with Ayo Nelson Homiah. He is a rhythm and professional percussionist from Gambia, West Africa. Ayo grew up in London and has been living in Berlin, Germany for the past 20 years. He believes that drumming is the most fundamental group activity for celebrating success. Interactive drumming is a cutting edge psychological tool which can be used effectively in the school environment for stress release, team building and group bonding. Many cultures throughout the world have used the ageless forces of rhythm to affect change. Students practiced the fundamental skills of listening, cooperation, counting, following direction, moving to a beat and keeping time during these workshops.

Here's what it looked like: