Percussionist Steve Ferraris challenges, cajoles,
entices and delights children with rhythm exercises, drumming, songs,
movement, and drum making. Using Djembe drums, Afro-Cuban conga
drums and the African xylophone called Balafon he engages children
in the beauty and challenge of polyrhythmic percussion music. Steve's
students learn values such as teamwork and self-discipline while
their self-esteem thrives with participation in this type of collective
music making. Since 1985, Steve has performed
and taught drumming for audiences of all
ages, both nationally and internationally.