Beat For Peace Iowa is based on the complementary relationship between resiliency research and the World Music Drumming curriculum.  Along with music rhythms and learning to play ensembles, our students learn the resiliency traits of social competence, school affiliation, self-concept, a sense of purpose and future, and the value and worth of diversity. Whole group drumming is combined with small group counseling sessions that are focused on the key components of a successful person.