Drumatic Drum Circle at the Shelton Library?
Yes Indeed!

Drumatic Innovation offers a one-hour participatory experience through drumming that will explore themes of volunteering, multiculturalism, unity and inclusion. All instruments will be provided.

This drumming event is based on the book “Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Mission to Promote Peace … One School at a Time" by authors Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin.”

6 p.m. October 21 2009 at the Shelton Timberland Library 710 W. Alder St., Shelton, WA, 98584

How will we will explore themes of volunteering, multiculturalism, unity and inclusion by banging on drums? Read on!
Just the simple act of sitting down and making music together embodies the concepts of inclusion and unity while at the same time boosting creativity and confidence.

The drum transcends all boundaries of race, religion, age, gender, social position. Interactive drumming breaks down barriers of hierarchy, age, gender, culture and language.
The drum is the most powerful of the musical instruments.
It is an instrument that lives in every culture around the world in one form or another.

What makes hand drumming so inviting is that it is quite easy for inexperienced players to pick up without the frustration of learning technical skills. When you join a drum circle your only task is to contribute what you feel comfortable doing and the circle finds a way to embrace it in the melody. This in itself provides stress relief and positive energy for your psyche. A drum circle creates a sense of acceptance and community.

Drumcircle - Potluck - Hood Canal Waterfront
Free - Fun - Family Friendly

Friday July 24th 5:30pm

Hosted by Susan Hampton

Drums and instruments provided or bring your own.

Potluck:
smoked brisket and ribs - baked beans and utensils provided.
Suggested sides: potato salad - cole slaw - veggie tray - desert - chips

please RSVP with side dish
Susan 360 877 9099 - shampton@hctc.com

Sunrise Motel
24520 N US Highway 101
Hoodsport, WA 98548

http:www.DrumaticInnovation.com

Reasons to Drum
Drum circles can be extremely effective for corporations, companies, and small businesses that want to enhance the generation of new ideas and better team work.
When people discover that they can collectively produce a good sound without any musical training or background, they start to realize that they can be more effective at work by putting their heads together and working as a team. Also, drumming uses the brain in a different pattern than the linear thought process that is usually needed in the work environment. A drum circle brings the group to a more open mental and psychological process. The creative side of the brain becomes free to improvise, which can be carried over to the production of new and better ways of working. An excellent tool to kick off any kind of brain storming session, and optimize the quantity and quality of new ideas. I provide the group with the tools they need to figure out the task.

Why drumming?
Music is a universal language, and drumming is one of the most accessible ways for diverse groups of people to make music together.
Drumming encourages teamwork and builds skills in listening, participating, and leadership. Our goal is to help people build stronger communities through making music together in the classroom, at team-building events, and at community gatherings.

We supply all of the instruments and guide your group into musical harmony.

Up to 500 Participants.

Drumatic Innovation Drumcircles are safe, fun and family friendly.

No Experience Necessary!

 

Do you need and event for hundreds of people? Have drums will travel!

 

In the past few decades, there has been a movement to uncover and recover the ancient art form of drumming and making music together as a community.

The interest in drum circles as a way of community gathering has been growing rapidly all over the world and is happening in many settings. As well as community circles open to the public, facilitated drum circles are being used in schools as an educational tool; are taking place in multi-national corporations and governments for morale building, in health care facilities with the well-elderly, cancer patients, recovering addicts, alzheimer patients ...and the list grows as more people experience the positive effects of self-expression in a creative and friendly environment.

Need some great rest and relaxation? Check this out!

Community Rhythmcircle at Traditions

3rd Tuesday each month

Special Guests - The Wanderlust Belly Dancers

Experience the magical music of our community.

Express yourself, connect with your community, release stress and have fun! No experience necessary, fun for all levels of experience. Beginners are especially encouraged to attend. Family friendly!

Experience playing music together in an ensemble. Facilitated improvisation/freestyle drumming and percussion. If you've been thinking about something new and different then this amazing event is for you. Discover your natural sense of rhythm (even if you don't think you have any). Bring your drum and percussion instruments or play some of ours.

Dancers are always welcome at Rhythm Events. What would the music be without dancers?

When 3rd Tuesday each momth, 7pm

Where Traditions in Olympia, 300 5th Ave SW

Cost Magic Hat Donation Requested.



Facilitator Michael Clark's gentle, enthusiastic instruction will get

your hands moving and grooving on the drum in no time. Bring a drum

or percussion instrument or play some of ours.



Contact Michael...Mobile 360 485 7501

Email Michael@DrumaticInnovation.com

www.DrumaticInnovation.com



Drumming is Fun and it Promotes...
Respect,
Relaxation,
Confidence,
Creativity,
Community,
Citizenship,
Ingenuity and Quick Thinking,
Personal Integrity,
Creative Thought Process,
Emotional Intelligence,
Playfulness,
Academic Development,
Motivational Learning,
Self Esteem,
Communication,
Cooperation,
Social Inclusion,
Unity,
Teamwork,
Togetherness,

Beginning Hand Drumming and Percussion Made Fun and Easy

If you have ever had the desire to experience hand drumming and percussion then this series of upcoming classes is for you.

When: 6:30pm Thursday
Where: Yenney’s West Side Store, 1404 Harrison Ave, Olympia
Cost $20 per month

To serve you better class size is limited so please call now to reserve your place.

We guarantee a fun learning experience.

Classes will be limited in size to provide you with the individual attention you deserve so call or email now to reserve your place. Mobile 360 485 7501

Email Michael@DrumaticInnovation.com

Also you can visit our website www.DrumaticInnovation.com

Want to get involved but don't have a drum? Not a problem! We can provide you with a authentic African Djembe.

In this introductory course we will cover...
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Drumming Etiquette

Handing Techniques

Listening Skills

Drum Sounds

Experiential Percussion

Simple Rhythmic Patterns

Breathing

Group Dynamics

Volume

Tempo

Polyrhythm

Timbre

Pitch

Drum Tuning

 

Michael Clark

Michael has been teaching hand drumming for groups and individuals since 1996. He has just returned from a 3 year tour in England where he shared his unique, entertaining, fun and educational teaching style with literally thousands of beginning drummers from all walks of life.

 

Bill Moore

Bill started teaching beginning drummers in 1999 and now teaches basic and intermediate drum students. His unique style combined with his unlimited patience, understanding and sense of humor makes him an indispensable asset to the team.

 

Questions or Comments?