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Learn how to teach bucket drumming from a pro


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Ok, so here's the deal...
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Each summer I lead an all-day workshop in Minneapolis that covers everything you'd ever need to know about teaching bucket drumming in the K-12 setting. 

It's the highlight of my summer.

Teachers come from all over the U.S.

It's always super fun...
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...but this year it's not happening thanks to Covid-19.

So instead....
 I'm offering a 90 - minute online workshop via Zoom on...
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UPDATE: Due to popular demand, the first three workshops are full. But stay tuned, I'm going to add another workshop in August. If you want, I can email you when I update the calendar. Just fill out the contact info below.
EMAIL ME!
Online Bucket Drumming Workshop
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                          Workshop Outline:

Part 1: Hands on Music Making:
  • Run through of typical lesson plan (Hands on! bring yer bucket and sticks)
  • Breakdown of components that lead to student success
Part 2: Teaching Online:
  • What's the best use for synchronous and asynchronous settings?
  • How to engage students, get buy-in, and assess their learning when you can't be in the same room with them
Part 3: Q & A and Sharing:
  • What has worked for you?
  • What questions do you have about anything bucket drumming? 
I will cover the essentials for teaching bucket drumming:
  • NOW (Distance/Online Learning)​
  • LATER (Next School Year)
  • WAY LATER (Post-Vaccine)
I've been teaching online in one way or the other for the past 8 years and bucket drumming for over 15 years and will share my tips and experiences with you. ​
Registration:
Usually registration for the Summer Junkyard Percussion Workshop starts at $135.

This year...it's free.

Money is tight. The economy is trashed. I hear you. And who wants to pay for a Zoom meeting, right?!


​Instead, I encourage you to make a suggested donation of $10 to ICA Food Shelf, an organization here in Minnesota that provides a dignity-based resource for food as well as vital services such as financial and employment assistance.

If you can't donate, I completely understand. No problem.

Once you register, I'll send you more details including the Zoom link and password. 


​What people have said about the (in-person) workshop:

"This was really well-thought out - I feel I can walk right in and try this!"

"There was a good balance of you explaining concepts and and us playing out those ideas."

​"I had a great time, it was a great workshop!"


"Loved it!!"

Have David present a workshop for your group

I am available for workshops and am happy to help with the grant writing process. Workshops are custom fit to your group's experience, interests, and teaching situation. My workshops always hands on, practical, and a lot of fun.

​Contact me at David@TheBucketBook.com                  
Recent workshops have included:
The Midwest Clinic: National and International Band and Orchestra Clinic 
– "Bucket Ensemble: How to Play and Teach Junkyard Percussion" – Chicago, IL

National Association for Music Education National In-Service Conference

– "How to Play and Teach Bucket Drumming" – Nashville, TN


Meadowbrook Elementary School
– Artist in Residence - Golden Valley, MN

Saskatchewan Music Conference
 
– Clinician – Saskatoon, SK​

Lincoln High School
– Guest Clinician – Thief River Falls, MN

Frederic, Wisconsin Schools
– Guest Teacher – Frederic, WI

...or read the book.