What is a Community Drum Circle?
A drum circle is a diverse group of individuals gathering for the common purpose of creative self expression in a group music making experience. Rhythmical expression is as ancient and unique as man and found through out world, represented in art, celebration, meditation, and wellness situations. Today Drum Circles are commonly used for social gatherings or to promote wellness in populations such as nursing homes, assisted living, at risk youth, mentally or physically challenged, and various community and corporate situations.
A Community Drum Circle is a place for individuals to express themselves through the use of drums and percussion instruments. These instruments are accessible to a multi-generational and multicultural community. An individual can express themselves through the instrument without much skill or technique, becoming a part in the group song. The use of different timbal instruments (drums, shakers, bells, etc.) allows the group to experience a metaphoric relation of the unique individuals involved in creating a diverse spontaneous rhythmic song, fun for the the whole group. As the groups sounds evolve, participants begin to hear the rhythmic interdependent relationships creating the songs. Conversations through rhythmic pulses emerge as the community becomes connected beyond the music produced.
A Drum Circle Facilitator is an individual who makes this interactive music making experience "easier" for the participants. A Facilitator on the most nominal description, is creating a space for the expression of a community. Trained professional facilitators recognize the need for empowering each individual as the consciousness of the entire group evolves into a musical composition. Drum Circle Facilitators act in service to the group, helping individuals achieve greater personal potential, shared joy, and interdependent group dynamics. A Facilitator develops a rapport with the participants and through various techniques is able to assist the music into various compositions unique to the population. These compositions become musically sound as the facilitator guides the group to listen and explore their personal expression interacting as an audible organism. Trained Facilitators have a consistent style and technique often inspired by the various communities they regularly work with.
Jim Donovan Drum Circle Locator
Community Drum Circle Friday & Saturday Nights 7 - 9 pm @ Eyeclopes
810 CAROLINE STREET 3 FL.
FREDERICKSBURG, VA 22401
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