School Programs & Residencies

Children are naturally creative, and my school programs are designed to help them explore the power of music through brain-based learning. I collaborate with schools and music educators to deliver engaging experiences for elementary and secondary students, adaptable for groups of 5 to 500.

"She is my #1 'go to collaborator'. I LOVE MARY!
​But I'm not alone! She is the best!"
Barry Green, Author of The Inner Game of Music

Explore Music from Around the World

• Rhythms Around the World ─ Experience music from around the globe, from ancient rhythms to contemporary songs. Students participate in singing, drumming, and instrument play while developing confidence and cultural awareness.
• Heartbeat of the Americas ─ Explore the music of Native North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean with instruments like cedar flutes, frame drums, steel drums, guitar, and mandolin
• Caribbean Carnival ─ Celebrate the lively sounds of the islands through percussion, strings, and playful Calypso songs.
• Land of the Leprechaun ─ Discover the Irish melodies, jigs, and stories with pennywhistle, bodhrán, harp, and more.
• Medieval Feast ─ Travel back to the Middle Ages with chants, ballads, troubadour songs, and recorder melodies, seeing how these influences persist today.

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Hands-On & Creative Experiences

• Rhythm Village ─ Step into a rhythm circle where everyone participates, regardless of skill. Instruments provided for up to 200 students.
• "All About Me" Drum Making ─ Children personalize and decorate their own #10-can drum, exploring self-expression through music and art (ages 3-10 with adult supervision). 

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Artist in Residence

• Music as a Metaphor for Learning ─ I Model brain-based, arts-infused learning strategies for STEAM courses and beyond.
• Get Creative ─ Interactive rhythmic and improvisational activities develop problem-solving, team-building, leadership, and nonverbal communication skills while meeting national music standards.
• Global & Improvisational Learning ─ Experiencing instruments and styles from multiple cultures inspires empathy, self-expression, and musical growth in students and educators alike.

Take the First Step

Bring the joy of musical self-expression to your school! CONTACT ME to discuss your group, your goals, and how one of these programs can inspire your students and community.

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"Musical self-expression is a joyful and healthy means of communication available to absolutely everyone."
David Darling, Music for People 'Bill of Rights'

FREE Resource - Medieval Modes, Movement & Sound Stories

Explore Medieval Modes, Movement & Sound Stories with a complimentary lesson plan for grades 3-5, including outline, chord charts, scores, and play-along tracks.

CLICK here for FREE Medieval Modes lesson plan