MeadowRock Percussion has been involved in percussion education for over 20 years, including drum circles and our popular "Music in the Schools" concerts. Here are some of our offerings:


"Drums Around the World"

Over the centuries, people across the globe have developed thousands of percussion instruments, ranging from simple click sticks to booming bass drums to melodic marimbas. In this "edu-tational" program, Pete Fairley shares stories and sounds from many different cultures. Participants will discover the wide variety of percussion that is employed in world music, and learn about techniques unique to particular musical styles. They will also be entertained by traditional stories told to the accompaniment of the instruments featured in the tales. The session concludes with a short drum circle, where everyone is invited to pick up an instrument and express their own internal rhythm!

Quotes about the Program

Adult Comments

"The kids loved when Pete Fairley let them play all of the instruments..."
- Librarian, Reno, NV


"I thought it was a super program! I liked the way the artist jumped into interesting rhythms on a drum when students began to lose focus. My students really enjoyed it!"
- Teacher, Reno, NV


"We learned tons of things! Geography, music, and history - all done in an interesting way!"
- Teacher, Reno, NV


Kidz Comments

Question: "What Did You Think of the Program?"

"It was funny because the teachers went and played the drums."
- 5th Grader, Reno, NV


"It was cool when the performer made all different sounds with the drums."
- 5th grader, Reno, NV


Question: "What Did You Like the Most?"

"When the big drum was like if the earth was moving!"
- 5th Grader, Reno, NV


Question: "What Did You Learn?"

"That everybody is a drummer because the way our heart beats, we walk, that's rhythm!"
- 6th grader, Reno, NV


"That there could be sounds by vibrations."
- 5th grader, Reno, NV




Pioneer Center Youth Programs


For more information, please contact Pete Fairley:
(775) 883-9653 or via email.




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