What is a Community Drum Circle?
Probably one of the oldest forms of humans gathering to
celebrate or meditate is the community drum circle. The
purpose is to include everyone and anyone who wants to
participate. That could mean not only drums and percussion,
but playing any other musical instrument as well as dancing
and singing!
It's a tribal gathering where folks can share the present
moment, kids can be expressive and a little wild, passers-by
can stop & 'shake a shaker' or 'ring a bell' on their
way to wherever and on & on...
It's always an adventure that is an available source
of energy to & from all living things...
I'm talking about trees, flowers, water, butterflies,
squirrels, etc., etc.
We all love music, and drumming music tends to vibrate
a little further and can therefore 'communicate' for miles
around—even if it's not heard, but felt.
Here's a little saying I've found to be true not only
at drum circles, but on a daily basis:
“WE CAN'T DO IT WITHOUT US—ALL OF US!"
—See ya at the circle.
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Drumming Events & Local Resources
> See Meditation
Classes
> Local Drumming Resources
Front Range Community Drum Circles
All community drum circles are B.ring Y.our O.wn D.rum/P.erc.,
however there is always extra stuff as well. Everyone & anyone
is invited.
DRUM ONE! DRUM ALL!
MONTHLY Community Drum Circles
Boulder area
"Full Moon Circle" - All drums, percussion, flutes,
didjs welcome as long as
it's acoustic. All facilitators welcome, too! I'll be the host
facilitator but am glad to share. Everyone - no matter age or
musical ability - is welcome.
This is a very cool circle. IMAGINE...middle of the woods by
a running stream with:
- Easy Parking
- Comfortable Seating for 50+ folks
- Fire Bowl/Pit!
- Lots of percussion toys - djuns djuns - even extra djembes
- Modern bathrooms
- And lots of stars...
$7.00 per carload; Drumming is FREE!
3rd Tuesdays from May–October
7:00 - 8:30pm
El
Dorado State Park, El Dorado, CO
Just one mile into the park at the Visitor's Center.
"First to come - first to drum!"
Contact Constance for more info: constanceroth@aol.com
Erie area
"Fire Circle"
$5.00 donation/sliding scale
4th Saturdays from April–October
8:00pm - Midnight
7543 W. I-25 Frontage Rd., Erie, CO
Contact Bob for more info: rcanzlovar@yahoo.com
WEEKLY CIRCLES
Colorado Springs area
"Manitou Springs Park Circle"
FREE!
Every Thursday from April–October
6:00 - 9:00pm
Memorial Park, Manitou Blvd., Manitou Springs, CO
Contact Tony for more info: hotwheelshippy@yahoo.com
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Local Drumming Resources
DrummingSpirit@yahoogroups.com
A complete list of all types of drumming activity on the front
range.
Join at:
http://www.darkwaters.org/drumming
Host: Doug Bates
PikesPeakDrumsTribe@yahoogroups.com
A list of drumming activity in Colorado Springs. To join, email:
hotwheelshippy@yahoo.com
Host: Tony
Kissidugu: a
West African Performance troupe under the direction of Master
Drummer and Dancer, Fara Tolno.
Project
Drum: an educational organization that teaches
workshops for teachers, facilitates drum circles and artists
in Residence programs. Director and lead instructor: Fara Tolno
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