DrumBus is expanding access to rhythm-based learning as a catalyst for creativity, collaboration, confidence, resilience, and well-being. Through dynamic group drumming experiences, we help schools cultivate connection, engagement, and healthy living. We welcome the opportunity to partner with your community.
Who We Serve:
- Elementary, middle, and high schools
- Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) schools throughout California
- Head Start early learning programs
- Educators, administrators, and youth development professionals
Location:
Group drumming sessions are conducted on school campuses, ensuring accessible, high-impact programming that integrates smoothly into the school day or expanded learning environment. Our mobile musical classroom is currently available exclusively in Utah. On-campus programming is offered throughout California and Utah.
Timing:
Group drumming sessions are delivered during the school day or as part of after-school and expanded learning programs.
Length:
Each program is structured as a progressive, skill-building experience, with 40-minute weekly sessions designed to reinforce rhythmic competency, strengthen connection, and build student confidence over time.
- 4-week series
- 6-week series
- 8-weeks series
Curriculum:
Our programs are based on Beat the Odds®, a trauma-informed, evidence-based drumming curriculum developed by the Arts & Healing Initiative (UCLA Health Integrative Medicine Collaborative).
Led by professionally trained facilitators, each group drumming session integrates:
- Social-emotional learning – building self-awareness, emotional regulation, and positive relationships
- Music, movement, and mindfulness – promoting focus, well-being, and engagement
- Cognitive, collaborative, and leadership skills – fostering teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership
Cost:
We partner with each school to develop a cost structure that aligns with available funding, including: ELOP, 21st Century, Prop 28 and other grant sources. This approach ensures our programs are both accessible and sustainable for every school community.
