“They loved the Rhythm Team yesterday! I thought they were fantastic and we all took something away from the presentation.”
Teacher, Morton Way P.S.
About
CONNECTING MUSIC AND CHARACTER
Drummers Jay Boehmer and Charlie Cooley present a unique, dynamic and exciting presentation featuring two drumsets and other percussion instruments. These veteran musicians will perform engaging drumset duets that incorporate and demonstrate the character traits of Cooperation and Responsibility.
Charlie and Jay also facilitate a discussion that asks the questions “What is Rhythm?” and “Where is Rhythm?” (Visual Patterning). The program includes audience participation with an emphasis on teamwork. “We will pique the interest of all your students as our presentation appeals to a variety of learning styles.”
These professional musicians have been presenting high quality performances since 2015. They have performed in schools and communities across the Greater Toronto Area including Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon. The Rhythm Team specializes in “In-School” performances for primary and middle school students. Jay and Charlie have also led workshops with hand drums and bucket drumming for Shaw Percussion, the Rexdale Community Health Centre and Queen Elizabeth Senior Public School (Peel District School Board).
ProgramInfo
PROGRAM INFORMATION
GRADES
1 to 8
DURATION OF PERFORMANCE
Two 40 minute performances in a 3 hour period.
AUDIENCE
Up to 200 students
PRICE
$650
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
P.A. system, microphone with stand, enthusiastic students
Team
MEET THE TEAM
JAY BOEHMER
A drummer, composer, and bandleader, Jay has been a part of the Toronto music scene since 1990. He released two albums with his Jay Boehmer Jazz Quartet and their music has been featured on CBC national radio and television. Jay has appeared in over 40 theatre productions across Ontario and continues to perform for various clubs and private events.
CHARLIE COOLEY
One of Canada’s most in-demand drummers, Charlie has performed and recorded with artists such as Leonard Cohen, the Guess Who, and the Blues Brothers. Charlie has been the in-house drummer for some of Canada’s biggest awards shows and is currently a member of the Juno Award winning world-beat jazz ensemble Manteca.
Portfolio
Testimonials
TESTIMONIALS
“Their performances made connections to rhythms we hear every day, teamwork and our character attributes. The performances supported math, music, character development and so much more!”
Laila Culbert, Principal, Janet I. McDougald P.S.
“Jay and Charlie were super engaging and entertaining throughout their time with all of the Gr. 2-5 students at our school. The students loved learning about the different rhythms that they can see and hear in every day life. We now have tons of aspiring drummers throughout our school!”
Katherine Spring, Teacher, Chris Hadfield P.S.
“Jay and Charlie were enthusiastic and involved student participation. Their performance was entertaining for all our students… It was enjoyed by all.”
Jeannie Ueno, Music Teacher, Floradale P.S.
“The part I loved was the Mississauga Samba.”
Jaime (Grade 3)
“They encouraged the benefits of co-operation, listening, and responsibility while performing music. Their show was entertaining…the audience participating in a samba number was a big hit with our school.”
Gary Martin, Music Teacher, Royal St. George’s College
“My favourite part was the rhythm entrance because it has a lot of sound and rhythm.”
Gary (Grade 3)
“My favourite part was when you showed us what all the parts of a drumset were.”
Anastasia (Grade 3)
“The Rhythm Team’s presentation for my class was both wonderful and educational… Every student was involved and engaged.”
Aleksandra Basa, Teacher, Janet I. McDougald P.S.
Contact
GET IN TOUCH
CONTACT JAY
(905) 274-8952
jay (at) jayboehmerjazz.com
CONTACT CHARLIE
(416) 428-6466
charlie (at) charliecooley.com