Feel the Beat

Published on May 26, 2010
Filed under: Academics, Arts, Athletics, Current, Events, News, Programs

East Aurora, meet west Africa.

Students from Nicholson Elementary have gotten their fair share of African culture thanks to a new Triple Threat program called Feel the Beat.

Feel the Beat is a new hand drum program that teaches 4th grade students rhythm and playing skills and on the djembe drum.

Regular sheet music is not called for. All it takes is some handwritten counts and a passion to feel the beat!

We’ll have more on this program in the coming weeks!

And check out these photos — they’re awesome!

Volunteer for this: volunteer@triplethreat.org

Arts Calendar

d.131 5th Grade Girls Basketball Tournament & Co-Ed Cheerleading Competition February 18 at 10:00am

February 18, 10:00am @ East Aurora High School 500 Tomcat Lane Aurora, IL 60505

View Map | View on Google Calendar

Volunteer for this:
fill out a volunteer form.
or Email us volunteer@triplethreat.org
Bases Loaded February 20 at 6:00pm

February 20, 6:00pm @ Gates Elementary, 800 Seventh Ave, Aurora, IL

Baseball History 1901- to the Present Take a step back in history and meet some of the greatest players and teams that have stepped onto the field. Meet the players that have overcome great adversity and have gone onto achieve success on the field. Great stories will be shared, classic videos displayed and baseball cards wars will be played. 9 weeks will end with a trip to US Cellular Park to watch the Chicago White Sox play and a final week of splitting into teams and battle in a war of trivia.

View Map | View on Google Calendar

Volunteer for this:
fill out a volunteer form.
or Email us volunteer@triplethreat.org
Guitar February 23 at 4:00pm

February 23, 4:00pm @ Simmons Middle School, 1130 Sheffer Rd., Aurora, IL

Find the joy of learning guitar in a group setting with the guitar program. This is open to students in a variety of skill levels and will allow them to grow at their pace. This is a great place to start the journey toward rocking in the free world!

View Map | View on Google Calendar

Volunteer for this:
fill out a volunteer form.
or Email us volunteer@triplethreat.org
BiRP (Bicycle Repair Program) February 23 at 4:30pm

February 23, 4:30pm @ Fred Rodger’s Community Center, 501 College Avenue, Aurora, IL

Students have the opportunity to earn a bicycle while learning the repair skills it takes to keep it going. Donated bicycles are completely dismantled and then rebuilt over the eight week program. Students that complete the session keep the ride they are working on and also get to use their skills to give bikes to others in need. Come wrench with us!

View Map | View on Google Calendar

Volunteer for this:
fill out a volunteer form.
or Email us volunteer@triplethreat.org
d.131 5th Grade Boys Basketball Tournament, All Star Game and Free Throw Contest February 25 at 10:00am

February 25, 10:00am @ East Aurora High School 500 Tomcat Lane Aurora, IL 60505

View Map | View on Google Calendar

Volunteer for this:
fill out a volunteer form.
or Email us volunteer@triplethreat.org
» View Calendar

Empowering Urban Youth

Feel the Beat

Arts Quick Reads

Arts Calendar