Vic Firth Education Team Member Sean J. Kennedy and singer-songwriter Anthony Viscounte recently performed for kindergarten and Pre-K classes in Horsham, PA.
Sean and Anthony performed a handful of Beatles tunes and originals, in addition to the fan-favorite “The Itsy Bitsy Spider”. In between some of the selections, Sean taught the kids the difference between high and low pitches, finding the back-beat, being able to clap along on beats 2 and 4, and the wide variety of ways that Vic Firth sticks can create unique sounds on the drums and cymbals. The kids especially liked the retractable brushes; they thought it was a magic trick!
“It’s a very rewarding experience to see all of the kids so enthusiastic about music at such a young age,” said Anthony Viscounte.
After one of the tunes an excited Pre-K student shouted, “That was fantastic!”
Sean said, “If kids are exposed to live music now and start loving it, while they’re 4 and 5 years old, it will last a lifetime. I hope more musicians will go out into the classrooms – if you can positively affect one kid’s life, it is all worth it!”
For more info Sean J. Kennedy and Anthony Viscounte’s new CD “Ramblin Ant and The Locust Street Band” please visit: www.seanjkennedy.com