Drumming up positivity
BY ALYSSA MEIER
Editor
Washburn elementary students got their hands on some new instruments recently, as drums ordered through an enrichment grant arrived at the school.
Washburn Public School is one of over 150 recipients of the Music Education Grant, which elementary music instructor Tracy Minh said went to adding a little percussion to the classroom.
“I have wanted to add more drums to the classroom since I started and this was a way to make that happen,” Minh said.
In total, Washburn received $2,159 through the grant, which was announced in late 2019. Minh used the money to purchase 13 drums for the school, which will incorporate the new equipment in elementary music lessons.
Minh said research has shown that group drum sessions are beneficial for mental health and socialization, as it allows students to let out energy and requires them to work together.
