Down and Around the Pond

Down And Around the Pond teaches children how to connect with the music within them and with others.  Join us as Zumi the frog invites friends to come down to the pond and make music together.  Starting with a simple, grounding beat, building to an all-out jam and body jive as everyone adds their own contribution to build harmony and connect with each other.
"The students went on and on about how much fun they had with the body jive and drums" - 2nd grade teacher 
"The activities were wonderful!  We all enjoyed making the drums, playing along and moving to the beat"  - 1st grade teacher

Mari E. Howerton has a BA in Elementary Education and has worked in early childhood development for 30 years. She is a certified Cross Cultural Music and Sound for Health Practitioner, and loves combining the healing power of music and sound with her love of all children, young and old.

Mary D. Hill is an artist and early childhood educator with degrees in Art Education and Special Education.