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Rhythm Magic is an exciting and enriching music assembly program for students, which uses drums and percussion instruments from around the world and many different cultures - including Africa, Mexico, South America, Asia, the Far East, Europe and the USA. Through extensive interaction and student participation, Rhythm Magic emphasizes teamwork, harmony, communication, self-esteem and confidence. Rhythm Magic also integrates music with math, science and language arts in a fun and interactive way. Rhythm Magic is an unforgettable experience and a celebration of life for kids.

Rhythm Magic is an exciting and highly-educational music assembly program, which uses drums and percussion instruments from around the world and many different cultures – including Africa, Mexico, South America, Asia, Europe, and the U.S.A. Through extensive interaction and student participation, Rhythm Magic emphasizes teamwork, harmony, communication, self-esteem, confidence - and in a fun and captivating way - integrates music with math, science and language arts. Rhythm Magic is an unforgettable and life enhancing experience for youth.

Michael Bayard continues his ground- breaking scientific research into Vibrational Medicine - with his “Drumming and Music Medicine Circle. ” This dynamic and transformative sound healing program, was created and is facilitated by Master Percussionist Michael Bayard. This program uses vibration from music and instruments to reharmonize the body and to activate balance and align the chakra system – for the ultimate purpose of healing the mind, body and spirit.

World-renowned percussionist, master drummer, recording artist, and sound healer Michael Bayard is a native of Flushing, Queens, New York City, where at age 12 he began his percussion career by practicing diligently on a rubber drum pad in his basement. He continued his musical studies at the Juilliard School, where he was accepted on full scholarship at age 15. One year later, he performed his Carnegie Hall debut on solo percussion with the New York Youth Symphony. At age 18, Mr. Bayard was admitted to the prestigious Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, also on full scholarship. During his tenure at Curtis, Mr. Bayard performed under the batons of many internationally-celebrated conductors – including Leonard Bernstein and Zubin Mehta.Two weeks after graduating Curtis, from a class of sixteen, Mr. Bayard headed west, appointed to the position of principal percussionist with the Sacramento Symphony, a post he held for 17 years.In addition to performing over 3000 classical and contemporary music concerts over the years, Mr. Bayard has performed on percussion and drum set with many legendary popular musicians - including Paul Simon, Kenny Rogers, Tony Bennett, and the late Henry Mancini, Mel Tormè, Ray Charles and Frank Sinatra.Additionally, Mr. Bayard is an international recording artist, a published author, a composer of music and engaging speaker. Mr. Bayard’s highly successful program “Rhythm Magic” has been described as “innovative, vibrant, enlightening, dynamic and energizing.” With over 125 performances a year since the inception of Rhythm Magic in 1994, Mr. Bayard has inspired over 2 million adults and students throughout America.Mr. Bayard is currently performing ground breaking work in the field of “Vibrational Medicine” – which integrates modern scientific knowledge with ancient spiritual wisdom. Using sound frequency and vibration from music and instruments, Mr. Bayard is unlocking the secrets to healing the mind and body.

Mr. Bayard was formerly the Principal Percussionist with the Sacramento Symphony - a post he held for 16 years- prior to the launching of his company "Rhythm Magic."