Jackson School drums up character

Steve Campbell (far right) leads 5th Graders at Jackson School in a percussion exercise on April 28. Campbell, of New Orleans, brought his Dancing Drum Drumming Up Character program to Jackson along with dozens of six different types of instruments. Each grade, including pre-K students, spent an hour with Campbell learning songs about respect, citizenship, fairness and responsibility. - photo by Martin L. Cahn

Dancing Drums Web — Steve Campbell (far right) leads 5th Graders at Jackson School in a percussion exercise on April 28. Campbell, of New Orleans, brought his Dancing Drum Drumming Up Character program to Jackson along with dozens of six different types of instruments. Each grade, including pre-K students, spent an hour with Campbell learning songs about respect, citizenship, fairness and responsibility. - photo by Martin L. Cahn

Updated: May 12, 2017, 1 a.m.

The drums banged, the maracas shook, the vibraphones rang and dozens of 5th Grade voices sang out to the rhythm about respect. Wearing a black cap and headphone mic, Steve Campbell led the students at Jackson School in learning songs not only about respect, but citizenship, responsibility and fairness. It was all part of a day-long appearance at Jackson for Campbell on April 28.

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