School Drumming Workshops
Interactive African drumming and percussion workshop activities for schools, from junior schools all the way to universities.
Drumming and percussion are fantastic avenues for self-expression, building confidence and developing communication skills, at the same time as introducing children to cultures they are unlikely to have experienced. Bringing Unbeatable Energy into your school is about team building, excitement and a great sense of achievement.
We have unrivalled experience of working with schools as part of the national curriculum for children of all ages, and the impact on children, teachers and parents alike is incredible. We also provide exhilarating Boomwhacker workshops and staff training.
Our team have a refreshing, vibrant and open style with plenty of experience working with children. Having visited West Africa on a number of occasions to study Gambian, Guinean and Senegalese rhythm and dance, we draw on these influences to make a session with Unbeatable Energy an unforgettable musical experience for everyone involved.
Customising workshops for your school
Workshops are designed to suit all age groups and we tailor the duration of each session to suit the needs of your pupils and your school timetable. We are able to work with large groups of children subject to venue size. Your school can choose to work with smaller groups allowing opportunities for end of day performances.
Assembly performances at the end of the day are a great opportunity to invite parents to view their child’s achievements and stimulate interest from other classes and teachers. Please get in touch to talk about your school and requirements.
During workshops we will...
- Teach simple multi-part rhythms
- Show the children how to make different sounds on instruments
- Give them easy ways to feel and access the beat
- Teach them how to listen and follow groups and teams
- Create opportunities for them to express themselves through ‘drum rumbles’ and making their own improvised rhythms
- Bring a whole range of additional hand percussion providing timbre and pitch to the sound of the drums
- Incorporate songs and rhythm games that provide valuable lessons in communication and team work
As a result children will...
- Gain a creative lift which gives them a great boost of confidence
- Feel engaged and included in a collective mood of group celebration
- Gain an awareness of other musical cultures and traditions
- Further develop key musical skills in line with the National Curriculum guidelines
Our workshops can be linked to support others areas in the school curriculum such as Science and Physical Education, and are often used as part of arts weeks, enrichment days, Africa topics, Black History Month and cultural awareness days.
African Drumming Workshops
These workshops are an exciting hands-on opportunity for children of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to experience the thrill and excitement of African hand drumming.
Everyone in a class will be given an authentic African drum to participate in an unforgettable group experience – an experience which provides an insight into the sounds, beats and energy of an African village and tribal life.
African Drumming & Dance
Dance is incorporated into all the drumming sessions. We believe it is important for children to experience this in addition to the African Drumming as the two traditionally go hand in hand.
We are particularly good at encouraging children with low self esteem to participate in the dance part of the sessions to boost their confidence. See what a class can achieve in one the African Music Experience workshop.
Boomwhacker Experience
An Unbeatable Energy Boomwhacker Experience workshop provides teachers and pupils with a whole variety of special rhythm games, music facilitation techniques and compositions tailored to the children’s age and individual needs.
Samba Drumming Workshops
Interactive Samba drumming workshops and team building activities for schools. With real Brazilian samba drums, students will play and work together to make exhilarating music.
Junk Drumming Workshops
Before tossing out that crisp packet, plastic bottle, or tin, consider its musical potential! Our 'Rubbish Rhythms' workshop inspires creativity by turning everyday waste into percussion instruments, perfect for engaging school children, staff, and teams.
Staff Training Sessions
Our musical staff training workshops are designed to build teachers’ confidence in their ability to pass on musical skills within the school. Your team will go away feeling energised, and full of new found confidence and ideas.
Unbeatable Experiences For Over Twenty Years
Monika Mankiewicz - Google
"Within minutes our students were playing multiple rhythms with the Boomwhackers and the room was buzzing with positive energy!"
Alan Cairns - MoneySuperMarket
“A truly unforgettable experience! If you’re looking for something thoroughly stimulating and creative, Unbeatable Energy get my vote!”
Claire Pawsey - Walt Disney Company
"The afternoon with Unbeatable Energy was really enjoyable and worthwhile. It was amazing how it brought the team together. We would definitely recommend this event for any team wanting to do something different and have some fun."