Global Percussion & Rhythm Ensemble
Ongoing After-School Program | Ages 5–15
Kandia World Beat
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Program Overview
Engaging, Standards-Aligned After-School Arts Education
World Beat Drummers is an ongoing after-school percussion and rhythm program where students explore rhythm as both a musical language and a cultural expression. Through a structured blend of theory, movement, and hands-on ensemble practice, students develop strong musical foundations while learning how rhythm communicates ideas, emotions, and stories across cultures.
All Kandia World Beat programs are powered by The Kandia Method™, our proprietary, holistic arts education framework.
The program builds coordination, focus, discipline, teamwork, and cultural awareness in a joyful and inclusive learning environment. Classes take place on school campuses, and every 12 weeks students participate in a live ensemble performance that celebrates growth, learning, and collaboration.
The Kandia Method™ is a process-based, standards-aligned educational approach designed to develop confident, creative, and emotionally grounded artists.
Our philosophy prioritizes:
process over performance
  • grounded in technical and theoretical mastery
confidence before talent
access before excellence
The artist as a whole person
Students develop artistic technique alongside emotional intelligence, collaboration, discipline, and self-confidence. Final performances celebrate learning and growth — not perfection.
What Students Learn
World Beat Drummers provides comprehensive percussion education that integrates theory and practice from Day One.
Students develop:
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  • Rhythm fundamentals:
Pulse, beat, tempo, and dynamics
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  • Percussion technique and tone production
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  • Ensemble skills and musical responsibility
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  • Rhythmic literacy & notation (rhythmic solfège and reading)
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  • Focus, coordination, and teamwork
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  • Cultural awareness through global rhythm traditions
GLOBAL RHYTHMS & CULTURAL EXPLORATION
Each 12-week cycle focuses on one global percussion tradition, allowing students to explore rhythm within its cultural, historical, and musical context.
Students experience rhythms inspired by:
Latin American traditions
African drumming
Afro-Caribbean rhythms
Brazilian & Samba styles
Colombian & South American folkloric percussion
World fusion and creative ensemble work
Cultural learning is integrated through listening, discussion, body percussion, and ensemble drumming.
CLASS STRUCTURE (60 minutes per week)
Each class balances theory and practice:
30 Minutes – Rhythm Theory & Foundations
  • Pulse, beat, tempo, and dynamics
  • Rhythmic literacy and notation
  • Call-and-response exercises
  • Body percussion and clapping patterns
  • Listening and cultural context
30 Minutes – Practical Ensemble Drumming
  • Hands-on percussion technique
  • Ensemble coordination and timing
  • Instrument control and tone
  • Layered rhythms and group repertoire
  • Preparation of ensemble pieces
Each 12- Week cycle explores a new cultural Focus:
Latin & Afro-Caribbean Rhythms
African Drumming & Storytelling
Brazilian & Samba Beats
Colombian & South American Folkloric Rhythms
World Fusion & Creative Ensemble
Age Groups
Ages 7–9
Rhythm exploration, movement, coordination, and basic percussion skills.
Ages 10–12
Rhythmic reading, hand drumming technique, ensemble responsibility, and musical structure.
Ages 13–15
Advanced rhythm patterns, leadership, ensemble direction, improvisation, and musical identity.
PROGRAM LENGTH & SHOWCASE
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Ongoing program throughout the school year
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Structured in 12-week cycles
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Each cycle ends with a live ensemble performance
Final Performance
Each group presents what they have learned
  • All groups participate in a combined ensemble piece
Families and the school community are invited
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TUITION & ENROLLMENT
Monthly Tuition
$165 per month
  • Ongoing after-school program
  • 1 hour per week
  • 4 hours per month
  • On-site classes at participating schools
  • Cancel anytime (no long-term contract)
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This tuition includes:
  • Professional percussion instruction
  • All percussion instruments provided during class
  • Curriculum and materials
  • Program coordination and supervision
  • Program t-shirt and materials
  • Participation in the final ensemble showcase
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What Families Receive
  • Structured, high-quality music education
  • Exposure to global rhythms and cultural traditions
  • Small group instruction led by professional teaching artists
  • A safe, supervised after-school environment
  • A meaningful performance experience every 12 weeks
Scholarship Support
Kandia Worldbeat offers scholarship assistance to support families who need financial flexibility. Scholarships are awarded based on availability, family need, and commitment to the program.
Support is reviewed periodically so we can help as many families as possible.
We believe every child deserves access to the arts.
Families may apply for scholarship assistance below.
Why World Beat Drummers Helps Kids
World Beat Drummers:
  • World Beat Drummers:
  • Builds confidence and self-regulation
  • Strengthens focus, coordination, and teamwork
  • Develops musical literacy and discipline
  • Introduces students to global cultures
  • Creates a strong sense of belonging through music
World Beat Drummers is more than drumming — it’s rhythm, identity, and community in action.
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