If people are traversing our educational system and coming out on the other side racist, sexist, xenophobic, classist, or homophobic, then they aren’t getting enough information about the world in which they live. An authentic and lasting difference can be made through long term world music and culture study. Goal oriented commitment. We need to reach young people from all demographics, classes, a
nd backgrounds, and provide them with culture rich opportunities that enhance their education and character development. We need to immerse them in an environment that is dependent on everyone equally - dependent upon one another. Benefits of SpecDrum include:
Life skills: Students who participate learn invaluable lessons in teamwork, leadership, and communication. Acceptance: Students are immersed in a positive, driven atmosphere with other students whom they wouldn’t normally be connected to or see as a peer. Self expression: Students learn to express their creativity comfortably at a young age, which is crucial to accepting the creative expression of others. Team building: No one can succeed alone; students learn the importance of function as the part of a larger team to achieve goals together. SpecDrum is a not-for-profit organization (501c3 pending) offering free, cultural education through drumming as an enrichment to the current pedagogical curriculum. A continual study of world culture through music, year round, not just a once a year presentation in the school gymnasium.
