EPISODE 108
Creating Connections
Through Interactive Music,
with Bob Bloom
Creating Connections
Through Interactive Music,
with Bob Bloom
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Show Notes
As a “Master Teaching Artist”, Bob Bloom uses drumming, rhythm and singing to create fun and engaging experiences for children and their families, and adults. Specifically, he provides programs to help all children, neurotypical and neurodivergent, become connected to others and their own internal rhythms in activities in schools, community settings and in a variety of venues. In this episode, Bob, Barry and David, all of whom are drummers and musicians discuss the various uses of percussion and rhythm in supporting engagement and learning, with particular consideration for children and individuals who may need extra support.
Learn more about “Drumming About You” and Bob’s work
Useful Links
HARFORD PERFORMS
ARTS FOR LEARNING CONNECTICUT, “Empowering & Inspiring Young People through Arts in Education”
NEW ENGLAND FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS
Featuring
BOB BLOOM
In 1997, BOB BLOOM received the certification, “Master Teaching Artist” by The Connecticut Office of the Arts, a state agency. His art form is interactive drumming. Bob leads sensory-friendly, developmental, arts-integration, music programs for a wide diversity of participants in settings including: Education; recreation; library; performance; aging, social work; wellness; disability; community. From 2005 to 2023, he was a Faculty Assistant to the late
Dr. Babatunde Olatunji for his “Language Of The Drums” courses at The Omega Institute. As a member of Olatunji’s African music and dance performance ensemble, “Drums Of Passion”, Bob drummed and sang in concerts at venues including: Lincoln Center; The Metropolitan Museum of Art; The Washington Monument; Jorgenson Center for the Performing Arts. He also produced a CD entitled “Where’s Your Drum?”.
Dr. Babatunde Olatunji for his “Language Of The Drums” courses at The Omega Institute. As a member of Olatunji’s African music and dance performance ensemble, “Drums Of Passion”, Bob drummed and sang in concerts at venues including: Lincoln Center; The Metropolitan Museum of Art; The Washington Monument; Jorgenson Center for the Performing Arts. He also produced a CD entitled “Where’s Your Drum?”.