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Beat 4 Peace Next Year...

3/16/2020

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I have missed Beat 4 Peace this year. I really loved the opportunity to get to know students more individually. I am planning to have Beats for Peace next year, with a few changes. Each quarter will be a difference focus: drumming, guitars/ukuleles, keyboards and modern band. I hope students will be as excited as I am.... More information coming soon...
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2018-2019 Registration Information

9/3/2018

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Why should your child
​Join  Beat 4 Peace?

  1. RESPECT – After being given a drum and allowed to freely express themselves, children learn to trust and follow the person who is capable of orchestrating their collective noise. They are equipped to identify and embrace authority.
  2. SELF CONTROL – Even though they have freedom, the children learn that it is equally important to know when to stop, as it is to know when to play. They realize that they have the ability to impact their environment positively or negatively.
  3. LISTENING – Once they are able to control their actions, children can begin to hear the differences and similarities of sounds. They become aware of their place within the larger group and it gives them a sense of belonging.
  4. SHARING – Now that they can hear what is happening around them, children enjoy creating with others and trying new ideas. They find a way to connect.
  5. COOPERATION – When they are satisfied with their place in the sound, children start to communicate and encourage the input of others. They feel empowered because their contribution is valued.
  6. CONFIDENCE- Since they can recognize the common rhythm within the group, children are more comfortable formulating new ideas to offer. They trust themselves more.
  7. EXPRESSION – Because they feel self-assured, children will not restrict their response to the pulsing beat. They develop an impulse to bring out their hidden talents.
  8. CREATIVITY – Knowing the are free to explore the rhythm, children show their ability to be spontaneous with the experience. They are able to react and adapt to different situations.
Beat 4 Peace will meet weekly from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. on Thursdays, from October 4 to May 2.
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Beat 4 Peace is open to any Hamilton/SOTA I student who is in grade 3, 4, or 5.

Registration information can be found on the Beat 4 Peace website. Paper forms can be found on the door of the music room, (Rm. 214).

Beat 4 Peace Registration
Please consider registering online by clicking on the above link.
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News Beat, Spring 2018

4/3/2018

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Welcome to NEWS BEAT!

1/2/2018

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Spring Registration

Beat 4 Peace
Spring Registration form for new members only can be found HERE.

  • will meet weekly from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. on Thursdays, from January 4 to May 3, 2018.
  • is open to Hamilton/SOTA I students who are in grades 3-5.
  • paper registration forms available per request.
Ms. Wakeen:
  • asks students to arrive on-time and stay throughout the entire practice.
  • requests that in circumstances where the above is not possible, a parent let me know the day before or come directly to Rm 214 to retrieve your child. No exceptions. This is to ensure your child’s safety. Thank you!
  • would appreciate a donation of healthier snacks (ie., pretzels, clementines, cheese sticks, etc.) to distribute to the group. Students are so hungry after school. Last year the group was as big as 40 members. Your support would be so helpful!
  • is informing you of a discipline plan:
    • If a student causes a disruption during practice one warning will be given, with a note home for a parent to sign.
    • The second disruption will result in removing student from the club until the next school year. Last year we had too many disruptions which were detrimental to the group.
  • is hoping that students signing up for Beat 4 Peace are interested in drumming and performing. Sometimes practice is hard work, but hard work can be fun too.  :  )
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    Karla Wakeen, an elementary music specialist in La Crosse, WI and the director of BEAT 4 PEACE. 

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