Doors open at 6:30pm
Drum Circle Invocation begins at 7:00pm (please try to be there by 7pm if possible)
*This will be led by Drum Elders, Mary Lamenzo and Laney Goodman
Drum Circle closes about 9:30pm
Doors close - we have to be out of there by 10:00pm
 
What to Bring:
Bring your hand drums and/or percussion, flutes, didgeridoos, rainsticks, etc.
Dancing scarves, ankle bells
$10 suggested cash donation for the American Red Cross to be collected at the door.
Water/snacks to drink/eat
Bring your friends/family
Bring your positive intentions and open hearts!
 
What not to Bring:
Any alcohol or drugs
Any electric musical equipment like guitars
 
What to Expect:
I will be taking some time to teach some of the drum parts of the Haitian rhythm "IBO" which honors a family of Ancestral spirits of Haiti, as well as, is a Liberation rhythm. 
 
Much of the night will be loosely facilitated grooves, as well as maybe a drum circle game or two.
In addition, maybe some of the NH drum groups will show us their "chops" and play a drumsong for us that we could all groove into.  Anyone? 
 
I expect we'll make some space for dancing as the rhythm heats up!
 
Carpool if you can, although there is parking in the back of the music school as well as on the street.
Carpooling is good for the environment, as you know!
 
If you have been wanting to do something positive for the people of Haiti and for our Earth, to uplift the energies from grief into joy and liberation, this is a great forum to do so.    It brings a sense of powerfulness in the face of hopelessness and grief.     
 

Thanks to Evie Roberts for such inspiring photography!

"Julie is passionate about her multi-cultural drumming and songs;  She loves to share her talents and stories, and gives it all from a strong heart and sturdy hands."  Polly Paquette, '09 participant

REMO HEALTHRHYTHMS PROGRAM

Please contact me if you are considering hosting any kind of program related to drumming for your school, business, or special event!

I can offer professional drum circle facilitation, as well as the

REMO HealthRhythms -recreational music making program to the

benefit of your group and community.

Find out more at the "Drum Circle Facilitation" & "Remo HealthRhythms" pages above left.

                           Private and Semi-Private lessons in hand drumming available
                                         Gather a group of 6 or more, and I will come to your place to teach!

                                 Contact me for more  information if you are interested at
                                                            thevillagedrum@aol.com

DRUM SALES

                                  DRUMS FROM WEST AFRICA

If you are in the market for drums, please visit the "Drums for Sale Today" page,

to see the type of drums available at The Village Drum. 

I can also special order any drums or percussion for you that you might be looking for. 

Please contact me via email for more information regarding

Remo
Africa Imports
Mideast Percussion
Mountain Rhythm
Toca

        Please contact me at thevillagedrum@aol.com

 


MAX RETURNED, OCTOBER 31-NOV 2, 2008
   We had a great time drumming with MAX the Crystal Skull while he was in NH in June & October, 2008!
Max is only one of two authenticated crystal skulls found on the planet.   There are thought to be 13 Ancient skulls. 

Max is one of only two authenticated skulls in the world!
Thank you to everyone who came to the workshop, and thank you to DyJahna Cote Rogers for sponsoring the event at her beautiful sanctuary.  

And also thank you to Joanne Parks who is the caretaker of MAX, and travels with him all over the globe!
If you have seen the new Indiana Jones movie, they have an interesting take on the story of the crystal skulls. 
But, let me tell you that the real skul is very heavy, not like the plastic model they were tossing around in the movie!
MAX will be back for the June Solstice next year, 2009.
Please contact DyJahna at 603-432-1777 if you'd like more information.
My life is very blessed that I am invited to facilitate drumming at the MAX workshops twice a year.
For those of you who understand energy work, it's like having a Reiki attunement at the Master level each visit!


  





INTERNATIONAL REMO SITE STORY OF OUR 2007 CHRISTMAS PARADE
I posted a story about our participation in the local Manchester, NH Christmas Parade on the REMO website. 
 It's fun to read about it on the international site!   Check it out at:
http://www.remo.com/portal/pages/drum_circles/stories/Drum+Circles+Stories.html






Tools for "Rhythm Church" at the Drum Circle Facilitator's Conference,
February, Myrtle Beach, S. Carolina, including Chime Trees & Gongs!

 
Post Jam "Musicality Circle" at DCFC, Myrtle Beach, S. Carolina

DRUM CIRCLE FACILITATOR'S CONFERENCE IN S. CAROLINA
 In February 2007, I attended the "Drum Circle Facilitator's Conference" in S. Carolina.  
It was a great experience to meet up with DCFC's from across the globe
who are as nutty about drum and community drum facilitation as me! 
  The 2009 Conference was held in March in Prescott, Arizona.

I had a great time offfering a workshop on songs, rhythms, and dances of the Mother Drum - Picture Below

 




REMO DRUMS, REMO Inc.

HERE ARE SOME OF MY PERSONAL FAVORITE REMO DRUMS......
REMO Buffalo drums
Come in many sizes with synthetic heads which are never affected by humid weather, and always sound great!
A wonderful "hearbeat" drum for any occasion.



 REMO LOLLIPOP DRUMS!


TOM TOMS


and BONGOS

Kids love these drums too!!!


 

                              

                 OTHER FUN PICTURES OF THE VILLAGE DRUM HAPPENINGS.......                           

Great time at the Community Drum Circle, Concord, MA
with Master DCF, Arthur Hull, September 30, 2007
Thank you Producers Morwen & Jimi TwoFeathers and Arthur Hull!
We all had a wonderful experience.....

                               

           

               Beautiful 3ft Mother Drum of Cedar, Elk & Deer Skin from Moondance Drums,  Montana
                   May all our people gather 'round the Mother Drum in celebration of our lives, community, and spirit,
         to sing, dance, and drum awake ourselves into this new day.