Happyness Drum Circles spent a day in our school, providing all the drums and instruments and plenty of enthusiasm and creativity to engage all our older children. The workshops were lively and enjoyable and the whole school pulsated and vibrated to the rhythms being produced. When the rest of the school came together for the end-of-day performance, bringing their home made shakers, Steve's easy management of 400+ children created an atmosphere of sound, movement and excitement few of the children, or staff, had experienced before. It was a moving experience in every way as all the children combined their sounds and rhythms together under the direction of their animated Drum Major - Steve. A truly fantastic day, we will certainly be doing this again.
David Simpson, Head teacher, Linlithgow Primary

Everybody thoroughly enjoyed the day. We were put in the position of our pupils, learning something completely new - which we did with great gusto and lots of laughs. Just try passing egg shakers from hand to hand while singing an African song and getting faster and faster! Why did somebody end up with five? Or "passing a rhythm" round the circle, changing direction and passing it back again. It was a stimulating, challenging activity which demanded great concentration, but a wonderful way to spend an in-service day and all staff were very enthusiastic about it.
Avril Lamont, Headteacher Fox Covert Primary, Edinburgh

In 30 years of teaching young people in Outdoor Education, I have never come across any individual as motivated, dynamic, original and unique as Steve Sharpe and his Happyness Drum Circle. Outdoor Education at Lagganlia Centre concentrates on encouraging young people to listen, work together as a team and to try their very best. To our great benefit, these are the very things that Steve achieves through his rhythm and music. When he delivers his sessions in the beautiful atmosphere of Glen Feshie, where we are based, the result is powerful, memorable and ....very, very noisy! To see the light shining from the faces of the children during a session is quite remarkable. In our modern society, children seldom make music together in a circle, interacting, improvising and responding to each other - There must still be a chord resonating deep within, it must be something that defines us as human beings.... from many thousands of years ago... what ever it is, it is special.
Ian Ross, Principal teacher, Lagganlia Centre for Outdoor Education

Happyness Drumming captivates participants from the moment the session begins. It’s loud, it’s interactive and above all it’s FUN! My staff and pupils always want more! Come back please!!!!
Lorna Mudie, Headteacher, Maryburgh Primary School

The Happyness Drum Circle visited Invergordon Acadamy holding workshops for S1 up to S6. It was great because all ages could get involved, with the difficulty level for each year group pitched just perfectly. It was fun, lively, energetic and everyone left with a feeling of satisfaction, enthusiasm and confidence. I would thouroughly recommend these workshops for any school, even as a CPD day for staff. A fantastic time was had by all, the only problem being that all the pupils are now asking me to buy a set of African Drums for the school!.
Thankyou very much for this amazing opportunity Steve and Andy. 10 out of 10 and a gold star!
Laura Eunson, Music Teacher, Invergordon Acadamy

Brilliant!
Lakin Brown S3

Faboulous!
Lewis wood S6

Can we do it again?
Tanya Calder & Mairi Mcleod S4

Well good, Amazing!
Tammy Finlayson, S2

I thought it was really good, 'cos the guy was funny!
Kieffer Bell S1

One of the best periods I've ever spent in the school.
Mrs Anderson, Teacher

The best day of my life, even though my hands got sore!
Eve, Primary 1

I've never seen them so animated.....I saw pupils smile today that I've never seen smile in school before.
Mary, Primary school teacher

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