Drummy Drum Joins Marchy Band
A marching band children’s book!
If you have a child who loves making big noises and discovering fun sounds, this children’s music book about drums is the perfect read. In Drummy Drum Joins Marchy Band, a curious character named Drummy joins the marching band but cannot decide which instrument to play. He tries instrument after instrument, searching for the one that feels right. When Drummy finally discovers the drums, everything clicks, and he realizes he has found his sound.
This playful children’s book about music and marching band instruments encourages kids to explore their interests, be themselves, and find where they belong. The story is packed with silly sounds and energetic moments that make reading out loud part of the fun. Whether you are reading with your kids or grandchildren, teaching a music class, or looking for a fun children’s band book for young musicians, this 44-page story is a great fit.
You can also listen to the free Drummy audiobook below for even more fun sounds and musical excitement. If you would like an autographed copy of the book, you can order one here.
About the Illustrator: Emily Hogan is a student at Cicero North Syracuse High School in Syracuse, New York. She is an active musician who plays saxophone in several of the school’s music ensembles, including the marching band. Alongside her musical interests, Emily has been drawing for more than eight years and has developed a strong passion for visual art. Her work has earned recognition at the state level, including a Gold Medal in the New York State Scholastic Art Awards.
Check out the reimagined version of the Drummy story for young adults, Drummond: Learning to Find Himself in the Music.
Drummy Drum Activity Book!
This music activity and coloring book is the perfect companion to Drummy Drum Joins Marchy Band. Kids can spend time coloring pictures and doing fun puzzles at home, like a word search, hidden letters, a crossword puzzle, a word scramble, and even a board game maker!
Teachers can use it to bring the story to life in the classroom and make music learning interactive and fun. You can even download a classroom parade song below to march your students around the room like a band!
For an even richer experience, pair it with the Drummy Drum audiobook to enhance group reading sessions and engage students with lively sounds and storytelling.
The Parade Song is a free MP3 audio file you can download for use in the classroom or at home. Running nearly seven minutes, the song encourages children to march around the room after reading Drummy Drum Joins Marchy Band. Students can act out and sing the sounds of their favorite instruments as they parade, making it a fun, active way to bring the story to life.
After marching, they can return to the accompanying worksheets and activities, reinforcing musical concepts while keeping the lesson connected to Drummy Drum.
See the Drummy Drum Joins Marchy Band Activity Book answer keys here: Crossword Puzzle | Word Search | Hidden Letters | Word Scramble
If you’re a teacher, you are welcome to use these books in your classroom with your students! Feel free to incorporate them into lessons, read them aloud during story time, or use the accompanying activities and worksheets to create interactive learning experiences. These materials are intended to inspire curiosity, creativity, and a love of music in young learners, and you are encouraged to adapt them to fit your classroom needs. While the books and resources are freely available for educational use, please remember that they are still the intellectual property of the author, so they should not be redistributed or sold for profit. By using these books in your classroom, you help support music education and bring the fun world of Drummy Drum and related stories to life for your students.
Do you like stickers, or know a child who would like one?
Buy a Drummy Drum sticker!
These are high quality 6 mil stickers that are safe for outdoor use, so stick Drummy on
whatever you want and take him around with you! Put him on your drum folder, or on
your agenda book, or even on your sheet music (if you already have it memorized).
