October 23 , 2001
To kick off Red Ribbon Week at Cambridge , Michael Bayard presented Rhythm Magic assembly. Using percussion instruments and drums from around the world, Mr. Bayard emphasized teamwork, harmony, communication, and building self-esteem. His motto- Drum Not Drugs!
Rhythm Magic! is much more than a lecture on music. It is an understanding and appreciation of the uniqueness, the diversity, and the complexity of multi-cultural peoples and the art from a global musical perspective. Michael Bayard's method of teaching is by example-without preaching. Yet his message is unmistakably clear: through music anyone can develop skills to express themselves with positive direction and purpose.
This assembly was terrific! If you walked around Cambridge after this assembly, you would have seen AND heard children from kindergarten through sixth grade playing rhythms on tables, cans, and with their hands- clapping!
