Drum SafariTM Rhythm-based Programs

Serving Kansas, Missouri, Colorado, Nebraska, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Iowa
Kennedy Center - Changing Education Through the Arts (CETA) Teaching Artist 2014
  • Libraries - Summer reading / thematic curriculum available!
  • Pre-Schools - An interactive, musical adventure for children ages 2-5 years!
  • Elementary Schools - science, technology, engineering, math curriculum
  • Middle School and High School - technology curriculum utilizing loop-based electronics and American Jazz to Hiphop  lesson plan
  • Churches and Private Schools - specialized curriculum teaching verses and stories from the Bible
  • Youth activities and Seniors drumming for health and wellness
  • Religious and Spiritual Institutions
  • Communities Centers
  • City and State Organizations
  • Senior and Assisted Living Communities
  • Corporate Events, Galas, Fundraisers
  • Corporate Team Building workshops
  • Birthday Parties
  • Festivals and Fairs
New for 2019 Summer Tour
A Universe of Stories

This summer, join the DRUM SAFARI as we blast off to the stars (and beyond)! We'll bring along all of your favorite drums and a few mysterious instruments from another galaxy! Dance your way through the solar system, and find out what makes gravity SO groovy! Explore the rhythms of our universe with Drum Safari!



Build a Better World 
S.T.E.A.M Show

This summer, Drum Safari invites you to explore the fascinating world of S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) while DISCOVERING amazing facts about our planet, DRUMMING, and DANCING to rhythms from around the world!  This high-energy, interactive program will encourage young minds to think creatively! S.T.E.A.M. concepts will be introduced through FUN and engaging rhythms… let the S.T.E.A.M. JAM begin! We’ll explore the Engineering Design Process and “experiment” with our instruments, creatively reinforce and encourage literacy skills, and strengthen our communities by connecting (and ROCKING OUT) with new friends and neighbors!

DRUM SAFARI standard show
Africa or South America aka SAMBA WALK
Cultural Diversity, Geography, Interactive Drumming

During this high-energy, interactive performance, children are invited to join a musical “safari” where they meet different animals from all over the world each  set to rhythm.  After meeting the animals, each child is given a percussion instrument… and the jungle jam begins! As the rhythms of the animals lock together, an exciting sense of community begins to develop. This program includes interactive songs, dancing, and, of course, DRUMMING!

Length: 45min
Age: Pre-K – 5th Grade
Audience Size: up to 300

Recycled Rhythms

Creativity, Cooperative Learning, Interactive Drumming

This program is designed as a “flash mob” with Stomp-style buckets, cans, and found sounds.   These world-class percussionists bring a mixed assortment of “instruments” and impromptu group facilitation techniques to get the audience playing together!  It’s FUN, exciting, and unpredictable!

Length: 15 min  at a time (2-4X total)
This is great for roving at festivals
Age: 1-100
Great as a roving act
Drum Circles
children,  families, church groups, corporate, 

This 50 minute program is for children ages 1-100.   Hand percussion instruments are provided for all participants.   Brandon uses games, humor, non-verbal communication and lots of energy to bring groups together with rhythm.

World Beat Family Band

High Energy World Dance Music, Interactive

Energetic World music to get your feet moving and body grooving!  This dynamic  live band provides musical entertainment  through interactive songs from around the world including from the Caribbean Islands, Cuba and Brazil!!

Festivals and Concert Venues





Live-Looping One-man Band
A rare musical experience you’ll NEVER forget! Brandon creates “loops” using a collection of exotic instruments (including didjerido from Australia, Kanjira from India, assorted drums, bass, guitar, voice, and laptop). 

Age: 6 - 12th Grade
Adults: corporate and private parties

Creative Music and Art Programs

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The Jam Wagon
On site building of a “car size” musical mobile in which the community is asked to bring in recycled items to add to and help build.  Children and families then can "jam" throughout activity grounds.  During an event the JAM WAGON is pushed around the site and festival goers are invited to Jam along!


Rhythm Crafts 
Children work with certified Drum Safaritm staff to create and design shakers and rhythm wands that they can take home with them.  All materials are recycled and  supplied.