I’m the music and drama counselor for our day camp ensemble, and I’m seeking a percussionist who can lead rhythm circles and improvise with kids on cajón or djembe. Wednesdays 2–5 pm, July 10–31 in Beacon, NY; $40/hr; culminating amphitheater show with 18 campers. If this sounds like your groove, send a quick clip.
I’m in Beacon on Wednesdays and have led ‘call-and-response’ rhythm circles with 18–22 campers on cajón/djembe; I use a one-hand freeze cue and name-rhythm intros, which turns chaos into groove fast. I can DM a quick clip. Tiny caveat: bring extra egg shakers so everyone stays engaged — otherwise it’s like herding kittens.
I split 18 into three color groups and run a simple ‘question/answer’ groove, rotating 4-count solos so no one gets buried; outdoors, a folded towel on the djembe head keeps volume kid-friendly — traffic control for drums. If you’re still booking for July 10–31 in Beacon, I’m local and can send a quick clip today.