Join the parade and immerse in the vibrant world of "Marching Band"! 🥁 This multi-week series invites kids to discover the exciting history of marching band music, from the legendary John Phillip Sousa to the rich tradition of classic marching band songs. They’ll step back in time to explore the origins and evolution of this musical phenomenon.
Through a blend of listening sessions and active participation, children will not only learn to recognize timeless tunes but also master the art of actual marching steps. It's a fantastic way for kids to build coordination, rhythm, and teamwork skills while celebrating the joy of music and movement. Let's march to the beat of history and have fun along the way! 🎶
Recommended for K – 5th grades.
Rochelle is an long-time music educator who's been teaching children since 1996, and a Master Teaching Artist in edu-tainment since 1998. After working in the television industry for a decade, her career moved into public affairs and then afterschool programming. With a deep-rooted career in multidisciplinary learning, Rochelle is an experienced and energetic teacher with an emphasis in music education. She's worked in both early childhood programming as well as afterschool settings with school aged children, making her sought-after for orchestrating rocking concerts, invigorating workshops, and dynamic assemblies! General music education, piano, percussion and more are all her jam 🎵 which she delivers through wholly unique, fun, outside-the-box and memorable experiences for kids.
