From staff reports
MAKING MUSIC â Eighth-graders in Michael Minorâs STEM class at Indian Creek Middle School fashioned thongophones, or percussion instruments made of PVC pipe, and will provide the equipment to fifth-graders in the new rhythm exploration class. Preparing the instruments were, from left, Gianna Bellum, Kayla Myers and Harley Kemp.
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MINGO JUNCTION — Music and technology have combined at Indian Creek Middle School where STEM techniques are being used to help students find their sound.
Eighth-graders in Michael Minor’s STEM class recently created original thongophones, or percussion instruments made of PVC pipe, to help fifth-graders learn about music. Minor said the idea was formed this summer when music teachers Kim and Kent Howell opted to create a rhythm exploration class instead of recruiting the newest students for band.