Percussion from Around the World

Drum History/Culture Series
Percussive Art Workshop

Literature in Motion Series

Coloring Music with Percussive Instruments

Rhythm in Everyday Life

Band Dynamics: The Chemistry Behind the Groove

Exploring Genres in Music Concert Series










    A cultural journey…

    A glance back in history…

    An adventure across paths of many genres of music.  Live music workshops & performances that get
    participants involved.  What they see, feel, hear and are free to express – Can open the door to a world of
    possibilities!

    Through the New York City Board of Education’s Project Arts Program, Jeff held residencies and was
    featured in assemblies in elementary and middle schools in Brooklyn and Queens.  

    Now based in Dutchess County, Jeff is quickly gaining momentum with his colorful, rhythmic programs.  He has
    worked in schools and cultural centers throughout the Northeast, including:  

  • Rombout Middle School
  • Forrestal Elementary, Beacon
  • Netherwood Elementary
  • Glenham Elementary
  • Titusville Intermediate School
  • Horizons on the Hudson, Newburgh
  • LaGrange Public Library
  • Beacon High School
  • South Aveue Elementary
  • Howland Public Library
  • Lynbrook Public Library, Long Island
  • Roosevelt Public Library, Long Island
  • Poughkeepsie Library
  • Fostertown Elementary, Newburgh


    Click here to check out Jeff's Library Programs


    He also works with emotional and mentally challenged students in a series of percussion classes at the Putnam
    County Arts Council Center, and is a featured performer at weekly performances at the Hudson Valley
    Veteran’s Hospital.
Music for the Mind & Spirit Enrichment Workshops
Jeff Haynes -- The Spirit of Improvisation