K–12 · Miami-Dade and Broward

School drumming assemblies and programs in Miami.

Interactive performances where students learn the history behind the rhythms and play along. One assembly, a workshop series, or a full residency.

Programs

From one assembly to a whole season.

Assemblies and workshops

$400per session

K–12 schools, camps, libraries

  • Live, interactive performance
  • Students play along
  • History and culture behind each rhythm
Deepest impact

Residency

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Several weeks in person

  • Maico teaches the curriculum at your school
  • Builds week by week
  • Ends in a student performance

Curriculum licensing

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Multiple teachers or schools

  • The Drum Speaks and Hip Hop Culture
  • Training for your staff
  • See the curriculum page

Student work

What students create.

Two music videos made with students Maico taught African drum and hip hop.

Music video made with Maico's African drum and hip hop students · Watch on YouTube
Another music video made with his students · Watch on YouTube

What students get

Music, history, and culture in one hour.

  • A live African and Latin drumming performance up close
  • Hands-on playing, with everyone joining in
  • The drum as communication, and where the rhythms come from
  • Call-and-response that gets the whole room involved
  • A path into the full K–12 curriculum if your school wants more

Perfect for

Built for the school calendar.

  • Black History Month
  • Hispanic Heritage Month
  • Multicultural nights
  • Arts weeks
  • Summer camps
  • Libraries
  • After-school programs
  • Field days

Questions

School program FAQ

How much does a school drumming assembly cost?

Assemblies and workshops start at $400 per session in Miami-Dade and Broward.

What grades do you work with?

Kindergarten through 12th grade, plus camps, libraries, and after-school programs.

Do students get to play?

Yes. Programs are interactive. Students learn the history behind the rhythms and play along.

Can you work with us for more than one day?

Yes. In a residency, Maico teaches the curriculum in person over several weeks, ending in a student performance.

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