Black History MOnth at Hapeville Elementary

Under instruction of music therapist Marsha Lane, the students at Hapeville Elementary had lots of fun exploring some African-style instruments in music therapy as part of a celebration of Black History Month!  As a collaborative effect with adaptive art under the direction of Jason Grant, the students created “shaker drums”.  They then had an opportunity to play their instruments in the group, while taking turns playing African instruments like the djembe, agogo bells, split drum, thumb piano, and shekere. What a great cultural exploration, as they practiced turn-taking, following directions, and working in a group.