The Samba Band experience

Rhythm Stick's hands-on Samba Drum workshops teach participants to bang out beautiful world rhythms and create their own thumping compositions. These energetic, supportive drum sessions give participants an understanding of rhythm and music, working together as a team to produce one amazing groove. 

After leading drum workshops for 18 years our Community Percussionist, Katie Mallard, has developed teaching style that is energetic and compassionate, allowing participants to really develop their skills and let themselves go to enjoy the rhythms. All instruments and full tuition are provided.

                                                                                           We also offer:   
  Body Percussion  -  Junk Percussion  -  Boomwhackers  - CPD & Team Building  -  African Drumming (with school drums)

Completing your Artsmark award?

​The Artsmark Award is the only creative quality standard for schools and education settings, accredited by Arts Council England. See our Artsmark offer.
"Katie's enthusiasm is infectious! She has a wonderful kind, calm and patient approach and makes the session so much fun and so accessible for all abilities. My 7yr old son and I took part in a drumming workshop then joined in a parade. We both loved it! The feeling of creating samba music together as a big group is exhilarating! Thank you."
Mel Ward, parent

School Workshops


EYFS 30 MINUTE SESSIONS
​KS1 30-45 MINUTE SESSIONS
KS2 45-60 MINUTE SESSIONS
KS3+ 60-90 MINUTE SESSIONS
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  • Anybody who can hold a stick can drum
  • ​Work towards Artsmark and Arts Award
  • Really make a noise about the curriculum
  • Try a whole school carnival!
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Special needs


30-45 MINUTE SESSIONS
ALL AGES AND ABILITIES

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  • Tailored sessions for your group
  • Loud drumming that you can feel
  • Working to each child's strengths
  • Smile inducing energetic sessions

How will Samba drumming complement
​your curriculum?

ENGLISH
Poetry & Percussion. Inspire your pupils to create
​rhythms based on poems. 
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PSHE
I Can! Discover how drumming can build children’s self esteem as they learn to drum in just 60 minutes.

Maths
Musical Maths. Use grids of 8 boxes to see how rhythms are constructed the play these together!
SCIENCE  
That's Rubbish! Learn about recycling by forming a 
j​unk percussion band.
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Music
Real Percussion. Learn 3 different percussion instruments  and end with an audio recording to share with families.

Geography
Brazilian Rainforest. End your study of the rainforest by exploring Brazilian carnival music.

Safe  hands

Our Community Percussionist Katie Mallard has been leading drum workshops for 16 years so knows what works and what doesn't! Katie has public liability insurance to £10,000,000 as well as enhanced DBS certificate for working with both children and adults and safeguarding policy and child protection training. Documents available on request.

Get in touch


​Contact Rhythm Stick  to chat about drumming for your school.