The Village Drum
A place for drum enthusiasts!
Calendar of Events for Fall 2011
This calendar is a "work in progress," and I am adding details regularly. Please check back often, and please visit the Block Calendar page too for easy to read descriptions of classes & events.
Also, feel free to scroll down to the bottom to read some great quotes from kids
and see some photo Albums of past drumming events!
This calendar is a "work in progress," and I am adding details regularly. Please check back often, and please visit the Block Calendar page too for easy to read descriptions of classes & events.
Also, feel free to scroll down to the bottom to read some great quotes from kids
and see some photo Albums of past drumming events!
Become a "FAN" of The Village Drum (Like!) on FACEBOOK, and receive postings of events as well!
AND, if you'd like to find out more about many Drum & Dance events in NH/MASS in general,
you can join our local yahoo group: SouthernNHDrumCouncil@yahoogroups.com
where many different teachers post their events.
Email Julie as moderator, for an invitation to join this group.
A great way to stay in touch with great local drum & dance events!
Email Julie - thevillagedrum@aol.com
AND, if you'd like to find out more about many Drum & Dance events in NH/MASS in general,
you can join our local yahoo group: SouthernNHDrumCouncil@yahoogroups.com
where many different teachers post their events.
Email Julie as moderator, for an invitation to join this group.
A great way to stay in touch with great local drum & dance events!
Email Julie - thevillagedrum@aol.com
Places where you can take a drum class with Julie........
SANCTUARY CENTER, RAYMOND, NH
Description:
These community drum classes are an exploration of many things, including:
Development of hand drumming technique, participation in drum circle activities and group games,
recreational music making with our drums & our voices, learning some traditional world rhythms, as well as creating our own. There will be time for learning about drum circle etiquette, as well as some of the spiritual and ceremonial aspects of drumming. The content of our time together is focused, yet playful, fun, and light-hearted.
Come to gain skills, knowledge about drumming culture, and also just for the stress relief and immunity boost! No prior experience is provided, and some drums will be supplied. Bring yours, if you have one.
We will primarily be playing West African hand drums, but may explore some Native style drumming on Hoop drums as well as with the Mother Drum, especially around Harvest time.
Class is drop-in style, Come when you can!
Here is a great recent picture of Julie's very committed QCB drum students and their
brand new West African djembes, just in from Africa!
QUEEN CITY BALLROOM, 21 Dow St., MANCHESTER, NH
Thursday evenings from 4:45pm-5:45pm with instructor Julie Corey, DCF.
$15 per class, some scholarships available. Contact Julie for more details, thevillagedrum@aol.com
Class dates: (Sept 8 & 22, Oct 13 & 27, Nov 10, Dec 8)
About the drumming class:
We gather two Thursdays evenings a month at the Queen City Ballroom, to explore the music of World Cultures through hand drumming. In these classes, we learn rhythms and drumsongs that are often from traditional lineages, as well as sometimes we create our own contemporary grooves. Come to experience the joy of being in a circle, and community as we make music together from a place of equality.
Julie is invested in growing a solid drum community in the Manchester area.
Drums available for use, or bring your own. In these classes, we'll explore Drumsongs & Rhythms from Africa and World Cultures.
Drop ins okay. Stay for ZUMBA class after with Instructor Michele Esposito - only $6!
OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS COMING UP:
AFRICAN DANCE CLASS WITH LIZ FOWLER CAMARA & LIVE DRUMMING WITH ALHASSANE CAMARA!
To be held at the Queen City Ballroom, 21 Dow St., Manchester, NH
Walk-in, no pre-registration required
This will be a 1.5 hour West African Dance Class with warm-up. Beginners and beyond welcome. In the traditional manner of African Dance, class participants will learn how to dance up to the drum in lines. There may even be some free time at the end for you to dance in a circle and show off your new moves! No African Dance experience needed. African dancing is a fabulous workout that will tone your body, mind, and spirit!
$15 per person/ages 12 and under are free. Scholarships are available. Contact Julie for more info at
thevillagedrum@aol.com
Guest teachers from Portsmouth, NH. Liz Fowler and Alhassane Camara
3rd Annual Harvest Celebration for Women Drummers *To Honor the Ancestors at Samhain/Halloween, Sunday October 30, 2011
"Luck of the Djembe!" A Community Celebration of Drum, Dance & Feast!
Time
Saturday, March 26, 2011 · 3:00pm - 8:30pm
Location
Awakening Grace Yoga Studio, 133 Main St., Epping, NH
Info
Join us for an afternoon of African dance with Liz & Alhassane Fowler of Guinea, 3:00-4:30pm $12 per person
Followed by a Community Potluck Supper (bring a dish to share if you like)
5pm-6pm
AND, a "Community Drum Circle" facilitated by Carl Nickerson & Julie Corey,and maybe YOU! (If you would like to try out your DCF skills, it's JUMP TIME!") 6:30pm-8:30pm
Sliding scale entrance fee for evening circle, $10-$20.
Scholarships are available too. Contact Julie for info. about this at
thevillagedrum@aol.com
Contact Carl as well for any info. regarding the event at carl@studiokereya.com
Bring your drums, percussion, melodic instruments to the evening circle.
Bring a folding chair and a mat to go under it.
Bring water to drink to keep hydrated
Bring your voice, your heartful hands, and your bright Spirit!
"May the Luck of the Irish Be With You!" and perhaps we'll make it over to the Holy Grail Pub for some refreshments after!
EAT, DRUM, LOVE!
A Collaborative, Community Celebration of Drum & Dance
to be held on Saturday, February 12th, 2011
at Awakening Grace Yoga Studio, 133 Main St., Epping, NH
Featuring an Exploration of the West African Lovedance Rhythm
Dance instruction led by Liz Fowler Camara $30 per person/some scholarship available if needed
*contact Julie at thevillagedrum@aol.com for more info about scholarships
6pm-7pm Potluck share at the studio
7pm-9pm Community Drum Circle open to all ages $10 per person/Ages 12 and under free
Email Carl Nickerson at carl@studiokereya.com or Julie at thevillagedrum@aol.com for more info about the event.
www.awakeninggraceyoga.com
Click on the word FACEBOOK here, and go directly to the Event Invitation
SANCTUARY CENTER, RAYMOND, NH
3rd Thursday of every month,
beginning September 15, 2011 from 6-8pm (Sept 15, Oct 20, Nov 17, Dec 15)
Please visit the block calendar on home page for more info.
beginning September 15, 2011 from 6-8pm (Sept 15, Oct 20, Nov 17, Dec 15)
Please visit the block calendar on home page for more info.
*We often hike or snowshoe before the day class at 10am, so feel free to join us
Class is drop-in style, Come when you can! Cost: $30 per class. Scholarships are available. Email Julie for more info. at
thevillagedrum@aol.com.
Class description:
"An Exploration of Rhythm In Community" with Julie Corey,(DCF)thevillagedrum@aol.com.
Class description:
Description:
These community drum classes are an exploration of many things, including:
Development of hand drumming technique, participation in drum circle activities and group games,
recreational music making with our drums & our voices, learning some traditional world rhythms, as well as creating our own. There will be time for learning about drum circle etiquette, as well as some of the spiritual and ceremonial aspects of drumming. The content of our time together is focused, yet playful, fun, and light-hearted.
Come to gain skills, knowledge about drumming culture, and also just for the stress relief and immunity boost! No prior experience is provided, and some drums will be supplied. Bring yours, if you have one.
We will primarily be playing West African hand drums, but may explore some Native style drumming on Hoop drums as well as with the Mother Drum, especially around Harvest time.
Class is drop-in style, Come when you can!
Here is a great recent picture of Julie's very committed QCB drum students and their
brand new West African djembes, just in from Africa!
QUEEN CITY BALLROOM, 21 Dow St., MANCHESTER, NH
Thursday evenings from 4:45pm-5:45pm with instructor Julie Corey, DCF.
$15 per class, some scholarships available. Contact Julie for more details, thevillagedrum@aol.com
Class dates: (Sept 8 & 22, Oct 13 & 27, Nov 10, Dec 8)
About the drumming class:
We gather two Thursdays evenings a month at the Queen City Ballroom, to explore the music of World Cultures through hand drumming. In these classes, we learn rhythms and drumsongs that are often from traditional lineages, as well as sometimes we create our own contemporary grooves. Come to experience the joy of being in a circle, and community as we make music together from a place of equality.
Julie is invested in growing a solid drum community in the Manchester area.
Drums available for use, or bring your own. In these classes, we'll explore Drumsongs & Rhythms from Africa and World Cultures.
Drop ins okay. Stay for ZUMBA class after with Instructor Michele Esposito - only $6!
OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS COMING UP:
AFRICAN DANCE CLASS WITH LIZ FOWLER CAMARA & LIVE DRUMMING WITH ALHASSANE CAMARA!
To be held at the Queen City Ballroom, 21 Dow St., Manchester, NH
Walk-in, no pre-registration required
This will be a 1.5 hour West African Dance Class with warm-up. Beginners and beyond welcome. In the traditional manner of African Dance, class participants will learn how to dance up to the drum in lines. There may even be some free time at the end for you to dance in a circle and show off your new moves! No African Dance experience needed. African dancing is a fabulous workout that will tone your body, mind, and spirit!
$15 per person/ages 12 and under are free. Scholarships are available. Contact Julie for more info at
thevillagedrum@aol.com
Guest teachers from Portsmouth, NH. Liz Fowler and Alhassane Camara
3rd Annual Harvest Celebration for Women Drummers *To Honor the Ancestors at Samhain/Halloween, Sunday October 30, 2011
Time
Saturday, March 26, 2011 · 3:00pm - 8:30pm
Location
Awakening Grace Yoga Studio, 133 Main St., Epping, NH
Info
Join us for an afternoon of African dance with Liz & Alhassane Fowler of Guinea, 3:00-4:30pm $12 per person
Followed by a Community Potluck Supper (bring a dish to share if you like)
5pm-6pm
AND, a "Community Drum Circle" facilitated by Carl Nickerson & Julie Corey,and maybe YOU! (If you would like to try out your DCF skills, it's JUMP TIME!") 6:30pm-8:30pm
Sliding scale entrance fee for evening circle, $10-$20.
Scholarships are available too. Contact Julie for info. about this at
thevillagedrum@aol.com
Contact Carl as well for any info. regarding the event at carl@studiokereya.com
Bring your drums, percussion, melodic instruments to the evening circle.
Bring a folding chair and a mat to go under it.
Bring water to drink to keep hydrated
Bring your voice, your heartful hands, and your bright Spirit!
"May the Luck of the Irish Be With You!" and perhaps we'll make it over to the Holy Grail Pub for some refreshments after!
EAT, DRUM, LOVE!
A Collaborative, Community Celebration of Drum & Dance
to be held on Saturday, February 12th, 2011
at Awakening Grace Yoga Studio, 133 Main St., Epping, NH
Featuring an Exploration of the West African Lovedance Rhythm
"YANKADI"
4-6pm Drum instruction led by Carl Nickerson & Julie coreyDance instruction led by Liz Fowler Camara $30 per person/some scholarship available if needed
*contact Julie at thevillagedrum@aol.com for more info about scholarships
6pm-7pm Potluck share at the studio
7pm-9pm Community Drum Circle open to all ages $10 per person/Ages 12 and under free
Email Carl Nickerson at carl@studiokereya.com or Julie at thevillagedrum@aol.com for more info about the event.
www.awakeninggraceyoga.com
Click on the word FACEBOOK here, and go directly to the Event Invitation
NOTEWORTHY EVENTS OF 2010
New Year's Eve 2010 FireWalk
with Firewalk Facilitator, Karen Lacharite of Ancient Fire
Start Time: Thursday, December 31 at 7:00pm
End Time: Friday, January 1 at 1:00am
Thank you to the drummers who came to this event to hold space for the firewalkers.
Please contact Karen for more information at
http://www.ancientfire.net/workshops_and_classes
SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 2010
"Community Drum Circle,"
Fundraiser for American Red Cross, Relief Fund for
Victims of Haiti earthquake
7:00PM-9:30PM
Concord Community Music School, Concord, NH
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
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!
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.
Hope to see many of you there, and I look forward to being with you
in a circle of rhythm, community, and joy~
(Thank you to everyone who showed up for this event. There were at least 50 of us! And your gracious dontations to the American Red Cross were very much appreciated and helpful to the people of Haiti."
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Ladies' Night Out Event, Hooksett Public Library, Hooksett, NH
Vending drums, percussion and cd's
Saturday, February 20, 2010
X-Tribe Drum & Dance Event,
Julie Corey, Janet Farnsworth, and Laney Goodman
Community Drum Circle, Dance & Live DJ Tribal Beat
Concord Community Music School,
Concord, NH
Friday, February 26-Sunday, February 28, 2010
with Firewalk Facilitator, Karen Lacharite of Ancient Fire
Start Time: Thursday, December 31 at 7:00pm
End Time: Friday, January 1 at 1:00am
Thank you to the drummers who came to this event to hold space for the firewalkers.
Please contact Karen for more information at
http://www.ancientfire.net/workshops_and_classes
SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 2010
"Community Drum Circle,"
Fundraiser for American Red Cross, Relief Fund for
Victims of Haiti earthquake
7:00PM-9:30PM
Concord Community Music School, Concord, NH
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
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!
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.
Hope to see many of you there, and I look forward to being with you
in a circle of rhythm, community, and joy~
(Thank you to everyone who showed up for this event. There were at least 50 of us! And your gracious dontations to the American Red Cross were very much appreciated and helpful to the people of Haiti."
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Ladies' Night Out Event, Hooksett Public Library, Hooksett, NH
Vending drums, percussion and cd's
Saturday, February 20, 2010
X-Tribe Drum & Dance Event,
Julie Corey, Janet Farnsworth, and Laney Goodman
Community Drum Circle, Dance & Live DJ Tribal Beat
Concord Community Music School,
Concord, NH
Friday, February 26-Sunday, February 28, 2010
Myrtle Beach, S. Carolina
I was attending, and presenting a workshop titled:
"Drumming for Empowerment via the Traditions of the Divine Feminine"
Sunday, April 25, 2010 from 7pm-Midnight
X-Tribe Drum & Dance Event,
Student Union Building, University of NH, Durham, NH
An amazing night of community drumming, dancing and
live DJ music by DJ Laney Goodman.
10th Annual "Take Back the Night" March & Candlelight Vigil
Thursday night - May 6, 2010 6pm-9pm
Manchester YWCA, Manchester, NH
This annual event aims to end sexual violence, specifically violence against women. The event starts at the YWCA and will include a march to Veterans Memorial Park on Elm Street. At the park, a rally and candlelight vigil will be held. For more information about Take Back the Night, contact coordinator, Diane Larochelle at the YWCA at (603) 625-5785.
Drummers needed to march down Elm St, ending at Veterans Park
6pm -gather at the YWCA at 5:30pm to prepare.
Contact Julie if you are interested: thevillagedrum@aol.com
YWCA
72 Concord St Manchester, NH 03101
(Thank you to all the drummers who came to this special event. Best showing ever!!!)
Beltaine Festival, A Sacred Place, Canaan, NH
May 28-May 31.
I will be facilitating a workshop on Saturday
as well as on Sunday, I will be facilitating a Community Drum Circle around
the fire. Details to come at http://www.aspcanaan.org/wp/?page_id=209
Womens' Long Dance, Angel's Rest Retreat Center, Leyden, MA
May 21-23, 2010
http://www.angelsrestretreat.com/
Ceremonial drumming for women with Instructor Laney Goodman
"Join your sisters as we dance to the Universal Heartbeat of the Mother Drum. We will dance for gratitude, forgiveness, healing and balancing of the feminine. We will dance, drum, chant and pray as we set our intention to heal our Mother Earth and in turn heal ourselves, all of our Ancestors and All Our Relations.
During this ceremony we will connect with and remember our Ancestral lineage beyond time and space...as we listen to the messages from our Mother Earth and all of our guides so we may learn what is needed from each of us in the days to come.
Mother Earth is calling....Can you hear the Call?" Ceremonialist, Laney Goodman
Email Laney to register, space is limited to 22 women.
womenonair@aol.com
1st NH Japanese Drumming (TAIKO) Festival!
*produced by The Village Drum
with Master Instructor, Elaine Fong
June 11-13, 2010
to be held at the Millyard Hub, Manchester, NH
On Friday night we will learn the Japanese Festival (Matsuri) rhythms
on our djembes and other percussion instruments! Workshop time is 7-9pm, Cost is $25 per person.
On Saturday there will be 2 different sessions of Beginner Taiko from 10am-1pm and 3pm-6pm for
small groups of 12 people, and on Sunday there will be 1 morning session from 11am-2pm.
Each 3 hour Taiko session is $75. Some scholarships are available.
Space is limited, please register early by contacting Julie at thevillagedrum@aol.com
Pay by cash, check, mastercard/visa, AMEX, or Paypal!
Come and join us for this amazing festival!
(Big THANK YOU to Elaine Fong for her wonderful instruction and leadership, and also to everyone
who attended this 3 day festival!
We had a really great time, and hope to bring Elaine back in the Fall of 2010 for Taiko II !)
SUMMER SOLSTICE,
Drumming with MAX, Ancient Crystal Skull
June 18-20, 2010
at A Window of Light, Derry, NH.
Thank you to everyone who came and made it such a magical evening!
Thank you DyJahna for your inspiring abilities and for being a gracious host~
(MAX will return last weekend of October 2010 - contact
DyJahna Cote Rogers at 603-432-1777 for more information.)
COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE
Sunday, June 20, 2010 from 7:30pm-9:00pm
facilitated by Julie Corey, DCF
for the participants of
"Northfield 2010" Intentional Community Retreat,
held at Northfield Mount Herman campus, Gill, MA
*Great circle, thanks everybody!
"Rhythms, Songs and Dances of the Mother Drum"
led by Julie Corey, Drum Circle Facilitator of the Village Drum
held at the 8th Chakra center, Dover, NH
June 30th; 6:30- 8:30pm;
"Come to experience the power, beauty and joy of playing the 3ft.
ceremonial Mother Drum, made of beautiful animal hides and cedar wood.
We we will celebrate our lives through the rhythms, songs, and dances
given to me by my Spiritual Grandmothers, as we gather around the
Mother Drum.
This drums represents the Heartbeat of us all and our planet Gaia, so we
can intentionally drum to heal the earth and ourselves in this
transformational time we are now all living in.
Bring your Shaman/hoop drums, hand rattles, ankle bells and scarves for
dancing to this gathering. I will also bring many to share."
$30 per person. Register with Alice directly at http://www.eighthchakraonline.com/contact.html
(*Thank you Alice and to the Grandmothers who came to this event......we had a special time)
SAMBA WORKSHOP
JULY 11th, 2010 *11am-4pm 
The Village Drum is proud to present.......
Bateria-style Escola de Samba Workshop
with Instructor, Alyx Lyons
of Sambatucada!, Burlington, VT
to be held at the beautiful Sanctuary Center, Raymond, NH
Alyx will teach the high energy rhythms found in an Escola de Samba (samba school)
The workshop will be based on traditional foundation of Carnaval of Rio.
This workshop will be guaranteed to be:
*High energy!
*Joyous and irresistible!
*Inclusive of all skill levels
$65 per person, some scholarships available.
Advanced Registration required. Contact Julie asap at
thevillagedrum@aol.com for more info. and to register.
Bring a friend or two!
"IF YOU CAN SMILE, YOU CAN SAMBA!"
INTRODUCTION TO HAND DRUMMING WORKSHOP
Thursday, July 15, 2010
6:30pm-8:30pm
held at Wild Trillium Acres, Wentworth, NH
A Workshop led by
Julie Corey, DCF of The Village Drum
Cost per person: $40
Come to learn the basic techniques of hand drumming on West African drums.
We will sing and drum these World rhythms into life through joyful expression in a community way.
No Experience required.
Bring your own drum or use one that will be available.
For more information contact Julie at thevillagedrum@aol.com and visit thevillagedrum.com
To Register please contact Carol Young at (603) 786-9764 or wildtrillium@wildblue.net
The workshop will be held at Wild Trillium Acres, 17 VLK Mountain Road, Wentworth, NH
COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE at the Weare Farmer's Market, Weare, NH
facilitated by DCF, Julie Corey of The Village Drum
Friday, July 16, 2010
3pm-4:30pm
Come to participate in a family-style drum circle for everyone of all ages and abilities.
Plus shop and get some yummy local veggies too!
Bring your drums and percussion, and I'll bring extras too.
Come and support the groove and show the good folks of Weare what drumming is all about!
http://www.gardenplum.com/farmersmarket/vendors.html
Also, Friday, July 16th in Weare....
I'll be drumming for the evening ZUMBA CLASS!
6 to 7 pm
Pre-register $15 by Tues. July 13th if possible
Phone: 603-529-5425
$20 At the Door
Class held at: RTH Martial Arts & Wellness
68 N. Stark Hwy., Weare, NH
Check out the facebook page for RTH Martial Arts & Wellness to see the invitation to the class.
CONSCIOUS CONVERGENCE
SUNDAY MORNING JULY 18, 2010 from 8am-10am *Ceremony begins at 8am, please be prompt!
A World Wide Celebration of Unity Consciousness as a Prelude to the end of the Mayan Calendar,
facilitated by Ceremonialists, Mary Lamenzo and Julie Corey
Local event to be held at NORTH BEACH, Hampton, NH
(park across from 18th street, just South of Cinnamon Rainbows Surf Shop,
931 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton, NH)
CEREMONY TO INCLUDE~
Walking a Labyrinth
Singing & Drumming
Crystal Cleansing in the Ocean
Creation of Personal Prayer Ties
WHAT TO BRING TO THE CEREMONY~
*Your highest, heartfelt intentions for Unified World Consciousness
*A prayer tie or ceremonial item made of any organic material that will fit into your palm to be offered to the Mother Ocean
*Hand Drums, percussion instruments
*Crystals for ritual bathing
*Finger food for food share after the Ceremony
*Quarters for parking, .25 cents for each 10 minutes
*Beach chair if you are staying after, bathing suit & towel if you choose to swim
There is no fee for this gathering.
RSVP Appreciated to Mary Lamenzo at #603-456-3272
You can email me for more information too: Julie - thevillagedrum@aol.com
And later that same day......
MOTHER DRUM BLESSING & REBIRTHING OF THE LAND
held at the Mustard Seed Natural Living Center, OPEN HOUSE
Sunday July 18th from 5:15pm-6:30pm
The purpose of this drum gathering, is to raise the consciousness and vibration of the land, with the intention of letting go of the energies of the past. You are encouraged to bring your own hand drums, flutes, sacred bells & bowls, and voices.
We will drum in our circle, and also out into the land to bless the land.
Contact me for more information: thevillagedrum@aol.com
Visit the Mustard Seed's schedule of events for the entire OPEN HOUSE. Some amazing things going on!
http://www.mustardseedherbs.com/OH2010.html
X-TRIBE EVENT
SACRED WAVES OF RHYTHM AND WORLD DANCE PARTY
A Benefit for Gulf Relief
Saturday, July 24, 2010
held at the Arlington Center
369 Mass Ave, Arlington, MA
781-316-0282
www.arlingtoncenter.org
7:00-8:30pm Ceremonial Drum Circle led by DCF, Julie Corey of the Village Drum
and Sacred Dance Journey with Janet Farnsworth
8:30pm-10:30pm World Dance Party with DJ Laney G's mix of Tribal Trance,
Global Grooves, and an Eclectic Dance Mix
COST: $15 per person
*Partial proceeds to benefit Gulf Relief
For more info, call DJ Laney G at 617-852-7401
Bring your friends and celebrate the World Party!
http://www.xtribeworldparty.com/
SUMMERFEST 2010!
"BLESSING OF THE CELTIC STONE CIRCLE, LAND AND WATER OF AVALON
& WOMEN'S CEREMONIAL DRUMMING WORKSHOP AROUND THE FIRE"
with Ceremonialists Laney Goodman, Mary Lamenzo & Julie Corey
Avalon Center, Raymond, NH
Saturday, July 31, 2010
We have all had the distinct pleasure of being introduced to the land and stone circle of Avalon this summer,
nestled in on the water's edge of Governor's Lake in Raymond. The caretaker of the land,
Yvonne Lawrence, has created a beautiful stone circle, healing center and retreat space for many to enjoy.
Our plan for Summerfest is to encourage women to come to participate in a Blessing Ceremony from
3pm-5pm, followed by a potluck social, and some time swimming, boating, or just being on the beach.
7-9:00pm we will light the fire and begin our Ceremonial Drumming workshop in the 4 Directions.
*There is no fee for the Blessing Ceremony, and the fee is $15 per person for the drum circle.
RSVP to Julie, thevillagedrum@aol.com or to Laney at womenonair@aol.com
WHAT TO BRING TO SUMMERFEST
*drums, percussion, $15 for drum circle (cash is Queen, thanks!)
*beach chair, bathing suit, towel
*something to share for food potluck (grilling available)
*warm clothes for evening fire
*kayaks are fine for use at the Lake as well
*your friends
*your open heart, open mind & playful spirit!
http://www.avalonretreatnh.com/
6th ANNUAL EASTERN MASS RHYTHM FESTIVAL,
RIVER BEND FARM, UXBRIDGE, MA
Saturday, August 7, 2010
10am-6pm
Hosted by: The Eastern Mass Drum Coalition* (EMADC)
One harmonious all day outdoor drum and dance jam!
African, Middle Eastern, facilitated, freestyle and more.
Several Metrowest drum circle teachers/facilitators and beyond get together in the
park to offer free drum workshops.
This year, our NH based Women's drum group "Olaibo"
will be offering a collective workshop on the rhythm, "Macru."
Check out the website for what to bring, schedule of the day, and
who to contact if you have any questions in advance of the festival.
http://www.graftondrum.com/EMRF/index.html
Hope you can join us! Get together to carpool with your drum sisters & brothers.
It's more fun that way! Se you there!
HOOKSETT FARMER'S MARKET
Hooksett, NH
Wednesday, August 11, 2010 and September 22, 2010
Near Robie's Country Store, Hooksett, NH
Come to participate in a family-style drum circle for everyone of all ages and abilities.
Plus shop and get some yummy local veggies too!
Bring your drums and percussion, and I'll bring extras too.
Come and support the groove and show the good folks of Hooksett what drumming is all about!
Farmer's Market is from 4pm-7pm, drum circle is from 5:30pm-6:30pm I think. Am not sure yet.
Email me at thevillagedrum@aol.com for more information.
ONGOING DRUM CIRCLE, SANCTUARY CENTER, RAYMOND, NH
with Instructor, Julie Corey, DCF
(We are on summer break right now, new session will begin September 2010.......dates TBA in August)
Bi-weekly Instructional Drum Circle, held every other Friday from Noon-2pm at
Sanctuary Center, Raymond, NH
This is a drop-in, ongoing class.
In this class, we explore West African style drumming, Native style drumming, songs,
culturally-specific rhythms, jamming & improvisation, and drum circle games.
Open to all levels of drummers & Co-ed.
Come to class when you can!(We are on summer break right now, new session will begin September 2010.......dates TBA in August)
Bi-weekly Instructional Drum Circle, held every other Friday from Noon-2pm at
Sanctuary Center, Raymond, NH
This is a drop-in, ongoing class.
In this class, we explore West African style drumming, Native style drumming, songs,
culturally-specific rhythms, jamming & improvisation, and drum circle games.
Open to all levels of drummers & Co-ed.
Contact me for registration details at Julie, thevillagedrum@aol.com
Fall class dates are TBA soon.
SOME OTHER FESTIVALS COMING UP WORTH MENTIONING.......
LOWELL FOLK FESTIVAL, July 23-25 www.lowellfolkfestival.org 978-970-5000
AFRO-CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL, August 7,Veterans Park, Manchester, NH
www.ujimacollective.mysite.com 603-627-4631
11th LATINO FESTIVAL of NH, August 21, Veterans Park, Manchester, NH
Plan on a parade followed by music and a chance to sample a variety of foods from Latin America.
www.latino-sunidosnh.org
People Fest - Multi-cultural festival, August 28, Veterans Park, Manchester, NH
http://www.peoplefestnh.org/
WOMEN'S HERBAL CONFERENCE
23rd New England Women's Herbal Conference
held at Nature's Classroom, Hancock, NH
August 20-22, 2010
"Join us for over 60 workshops on Women’s Health, Herbs and Well Being
offered by some of the country’s most respected herbalists."
Topics for all level of interest from Beginner to Advanced.
3 Hour Intensive Workshops for more in-depth learning.
Kids Camp for kids between 2 – 12.
Circle Within A Circle, workshops for the young woman (13 - 18)
Crafts, Activities, Herb Walks, Canoeing on Half Moon Pond
Massage and The Popular Relaxation Oasis
(Great drumming happening at this festival with Mz. Imani!)
http://www.sagemountain.com/herbal-conferences.html
MUSIC SERVICE
Sunday, August 28, 2010
Baptist Church
Nashua, NH
*Performing "Kuku" Rhythm with Kelli White's World Percussion Ensemble
11am church service
FALL SPECIAL EVENTS & GATHERINGS
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Live Drumming by Julie Corey for Yoga Class at Awakening Grace Yoga Studio, "Open House"
Epping, NH
Class time for yoga class is 3:30pm
Please visit their website for the full Open House schedule of events
including a Yoga Dance class at 2:30pm, and Kirtan singing at 5:00pm
http://www.awakeninggraceyoga.com/
Saturday, September 18, 2010
"Mother Drum Rhythms, Songs & Dances," facilitated by Julie Corey, DCF
for the American Cancer Society's Breast Cancer Survivor's Retreat
7pm - 9pm
This is a private event, but if you are interested in knowing more about the retreat
in general, and are a breast cancer survivor,
please contact Clara at moosewoodfarm@comcast.net
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Community Drum Circle for everyone - no previous experience required!
"International Day of Peace Celebration," to be held on the Raymond Town Common, Raymond, NH
Drum circle start is at 3:00pm
This in from organizer, Molly Schlangen of Awakening Grace Yoga Studio.....
http://www.awakeninggraceyoga.com/index.html
"We’ll acknowledge the International Day of Peace (official date is September 21st) with a celebration of peace on the town common in Raymond. This event will begin at 2:00pm with an invocation for peace and a yoga class on the common, followed by a community drum circle. The drum circle will be led by Julie Corey, drum circle facilitator (DCF). We will have live folksy music with Mike O’Donnell, and conclude with a Tai Chi class. All are encouraged to bring a canned good for the local food shelter and to sign a peace flag. Great for families and children too!
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Community Drum Circle, Hooksett Farmer's Market, Hooksett, NH
facilitated by Julie Corey
5:30pm-6:30pm
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Ceremonial Drum Blessing of the Land, Water, Trees and Spiritsong Sanctuary
of Sandown, NH
facilitated by Julie Corey, DCF
On this day, we will sing, drum and dance with the 3ft Mother Drum as we awaken and honor the
energies of this gorgeous holistic center and sacred land. We will then surround the fire with our drumming into
the evening.
SCHEDULE OF THE EVENING:
5pm Tour of the holistic center
5:30pm-6:15pm Ceremonial Drum Blessing with the Mother Drum (Open to all people of all ages & abilities!)
6:15pm-7:00pm Community Drum Circle at the Fire, next to the pond.
*Bring your hoop drums, rattles for the Mother drum circle, and your hand drums for the fire circle drumming.
Contact Aurelia at info@spiritsongsanctuary.com for more information. Suggested fee $15 per person.
http://www.spiritsongsanctuary.com/
OCTOBER
October 1-3, 2010
Community Drum Circle, facilitated by Julie Corey
Saturday evening, from 7pm-9pm
B.J. Borry Breast Cancer Survivor's Retreat,
Angel's Rest, Leyden, MA
***This is a private retreat, however, if you are a survivor, and are interested in attending
this amazing weekend, please get in touch with
Cynthia Cote at: ccote@bjbbreastcancerretreats.org
She can be reached at 603-868-7599
Friday evening, October 29, 2010
An Evening with MAX, The Crystal Skull
held at A Window of Light, Derry, NH
Oct 29, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
"Enjoy a fun filled hands-on evening with Max. The evening offers an exhilarating drumming circle led by Julie Corey. DyJahna Cote Rogers will facilitate a guided journey inspired by MAX, followed by an open gallery of personal messages. The evening will end with a World Peace & Personal Healing Circle led by JoAnn Parks,
MAX's keeper.
Call DyJahna Cote Rogers to register for this event at 603-432-1777.
This gathering often sells out, so register early!
Saturday evening, October 30, 2010
X-Tribe World Party
Drumming & Dancing Event Extravaganza
at Arlington Center, MA
Facilitated by DJ Laney G, Janet Farnsworth,and Julie Corey, DCF
www.xtribeworldparty.com
Sunday afternoon/evening, October 31, 2010 *Samhain/Halloween
"Honoring the Ancestors"
A Harvest Gathering for Women Drummers;
Drum Workshop and Sacred Fire Ceremony
to be held at Sanctuary, Raymond, NH
DRUM WORKSHOP 4-6PM facilitated by Julie Corey, DCF
COST $30 per person
We'll spend a few hours of time exploring some rhythms, drum circle activities, and songs that
we can then play at the evening's fire. No prior experience is provided. Some hand drums will be provided. Bring your own if you have one.
FOOD SHARE 6PM-7PM *Please bring a dish to share, or whatever you would like.
CEREMONIAL FIRE 7PM-9PM $10 per person
Come and join us, as we gather in the grove at the Medicine Circle.
We'll light the fire in a ceremonial way and drum in our Ancestors to be with us, to teach and guide us, as we honor this special night with drumming, singing, and dance.
You can attend 1, or all 3 parts of the evening.
Register in advance with Julie Corey at thevillagedrum@aol.com
Contact Julie for more information via email or phone 603-647-0622
NOVEMBER
*please see the block calendar on home page for more details of these events:
Drum class at Wild Trillium, Thurs. Nov. 11
Sunday, Nov. 14
Women's Drum Circle Facilitator's Meeting, WDCF
If you are a Woman Drum Circle facilitator or drum teacher, and would like to join our seasonal gatherings,
please contact Julie at thevillagedrum@aol.com
Flower Essence workshop at Avalon, Thurs. Nov. 18
Reiki Level 1 Certification, Avalon, Sunday, Nov. 21
DECEMBER
Friday, December 3, 2010
Community Drum Circle at UNH Waysmeet Center, yeah!
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Community Drum Circle for CAS Honors students, Boston University.
Thursday day, December 9, 201
Drumming for the children of Salem, Montessori School, Salem, NH
Thursday, December 9, 2010 7pm-9pm
Introduction to Hand Drumming at Awakening Grace Yoga Studio, Epping, NH
December 10-12, 2010
Arthur Hull, Playshop
Rowe Conference Center, Rowe, MA
www.roweconference.org
Live Drumming by Julie Corey for Yoga Class at Awakening Grace Yoga Studio, "Open House"
Epping, NH
Class time for yoga class is 3:30pm
Please visit their website for the full Open House schedule of events
including a Yoga Dance class at 2:30pm, and Kirtan singing at 5:00pm
http://www.awakeninggraceyoga.com/
Saturday, September 18, 2010
"Mother Drum Rhythms, Songs & Dances," facilitated by Julie Corey, DCF
for the American Cancer Society's Breast Cancer Survivor's Retreat
7pm - 9pm
This is a private event, but if you are interested in knowing more about the retreat
in general, and are a breast cancer survivor,
please contact Clara at moosewoodfarm@comcast.net
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Community Drum Circle for everyone - no previous experience required!
"International Day of Peace Celebration," to be held on the Raymond Town Common, Raymond, NH
Drum circle start is at 3:00pm
This in from organizer, Molly Schlangen of Awakening Grace Yoga Studio.....
http://www.awakeninggraceyoga.com/index.html
"We’ll acknowledge the International Day of Peace (official date is September 21st) with a celebration of peace on the town common in Raymond. This event will begin at 2:00pm with an invocation for peace and a yoga class on the common, followed by a community drum circle. The drum circle will be led by Julie Corey, drum circle facilitator (DCF). We will have live folksy music with Mike O’Donnell, and conclude with a Tai Chi class. All are encouraged to bring a canned good for the local food shelter and to sign a peace flag. Great for families and children too!
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Community Drum Circle, Hooksett Farmer's Market, Hooksett, NH
facilitated by Julie Corey
5:30pm-6:30pm
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Hooksett Old Home Day, Hooksett, NH
Community Drum Circle at 11am in the morning and Vending at the festival
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Ceremonial Drum Blessing of the Land, Water, Trees and Spiritsong Sanctuary
of Sandown, NH
facilitated by Julie Corey, DCF
On this day, we will sing, drum and dance with the 3ft Mother Drum as we awaken and honor the
energies of this gorgeous holistic center and sacred land. We will then surround the fire with our drumming into
the evening.
SCHEDULE OF THE EVENING:
5pm Tour of the holistic center
5:30pm-6:15pm Ceremonial Drum Blessing with the Mother Drum (Open to all people of all ages & abilities!)
6:15pm-7:00pm Community Drum Circle at the Fire, next to the pond.
*Bring your hoop drums, rattles for the Mother drum circle, and your hand drums for the fire circle drumming.
Contact Aurelia at info@spiritsongsanctuary.com for more information. Suggested fee $15 per person.
http://www.spiritsongsanctuary.com/
OCTOBER
October 1-3, 2010
Community Drum Circle, facilitated by Julie Corey
Saturday evening, from 7pm-9pm
B.J. Borry Breast Cancer Survivor's Retreat,
Angel's Rest, Leyden, MA
***This is a private retreat, however, if you are a survivor, and are interested in attending
this amazing weekend, please get in touch with
Cynthia Cote at: ccote@bjbbreastcancerretreats.org
She can be reached at 603-868-7599
Friday evening, October 29, 2010
An Evening with MAX, The Crystal Skull
held at A Window of Light, Derry, NH
Oct 29, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
"Enjoy a fun filled hands-on evening with Max. The evening offers an exhilarating drumming circle led by Julie Corey. DyJahna Cote Rogers will facilitate a guided journey inspired by MAX, followed by an open gallery of personal messages. The evening will end with a World Peace & Personal Healing Circle led by JoAnn Parks,
MAX's keeper.
Call DyJahna Cote Rogers to register for this event at 603-432-1777.
This gathering often sells out, so register early!
Saturday evening, October 30, 2010
X-Tribe World Party
Drumming & Dancing Event Extravaganza
at Arlington Center, MA
Facilitated by DJ Laney G, Janet Farnsworth,and Julie Corey, DCF
www.xtribeworldparty.com
Sunday afternoon/evening, October 31, 2010 *Samhain/Halloween
"Honoring the Ancestors"
A Harvest Gathering for Women Drummers;
Drum Workshop and Sacred Fire Ceremony
to be held at Sanctuary, Raymond, NH
DRUM WORKSHOP 4-6PM facilitated by Julie Corey, DCF
COST $30 per person
We'll spend a few hours of time exploring some rhythms, drum circle activities, and songs that
we can then play at the evening's fire. No prior experience is provided. Some hand drums will be provided. Bring your own if you have one.
FOOD SHARE 6PM-7PM *Please bring a dish to share, or whatever you would like.
CEREMONIAL FIRE 7PM-9PM $10 per person
Come and join us, as we gather in the grove at the Medicine Circle.
We'll light the fire in a ceremonial way and drum in our Ancestors to be with us, to teach and guide us, as we honor this special night with drumming, singing, and dance.
You can attend 1, or all 3 parts of the evening.
Register in advance with Julie Corey at thevillagedrum@aol.com
Contact Julie for more information via email or phone 603-647-0622
NOVEMBER
*please see the block calendar on home page for more details of these events:
Drum class at Wild Trillium, Thurs. Nov. 11
Sunday, Nov. 14
Women's Drum Circle Facilitator's Meeting, WDCF
If you are a Woman Drum Circle facilitator or drum teacher, and would like to join our seasonal gatherings,
please contact Julie at thevillagedrum@aol.com
Flower Essence workshop at Avalon, Thurs. Nov. 18
Reiki Level 1 Certification, Avalon, Sunday, Nov. 21
DECEMBER
Friday, December 3, 2010
Community Drum Circle at UNH Waysmeet Center, yeah!
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Community Drum Circle for CAS Honors students, Boston University.
Thursday day, December 9, 201
Drumming for the children of Salem, Montessori School, Salem, NH
Thursday, December 9, 2010 7pm-9pm
Introduction to Hand Drumming at Awakening Grace Yoga Studio, Epping, NH
December 10-12, 2010
Arthur Hull, Playshop
Rowe Conference Center, Rowe, MA
www.roweconference.org
"DRUMMING IN PEACE "
For the Park
All proceeds go to the Jim Mitchell Park Fund
A SOLSTICE FULL MOON GATHERING
Tues., Dec. 21st. 10pm - 12 midnight
2 East Main Street, Warner, NH
(in the studio around back of Clovis Moon Cafe)
Arrive by 9:30 to prepare for group start at 10pm
Join with One Continuous Heartbeat
Bring drum/chair/pillow/shaker/chants/readings/dancing
To protect dance floor surface,
please bring a mat for your chair, soft shoes or socks.
Welcomers of the Night
Kathy Lowe & Mary Lamenzo
Featuring the Mother Drum,
Facilitated by Julie Corey of The Village Drum
$10 event fee * Light snacks provided (substance free)
For info call Kathy at (603) 491-0789
or email Julie at thevillagedrum@aol.com
For the Park
All proceeds go to the Jim Mitchell Park Fund
A SOLSTICE FULL MOON GATHERING
Tues., Dec. 21st. 10pm - 12 midnight
2 East Main Street, Warner, NH
(in the studio around back of Clovis Moon Cafe)
Arrive by 9:30 to prepare for group start at 10pm
Join with One Continuous Heartbeat
Bring drum/chair/pillow/shaker/chants/readings/dancing
To protect dance floor surface,
please bring a mat for your chair, soft shoes or socks.
Welcomers of the Night
Kathy Lowe & Mary Lamenzo
Featuring the Mother Drum,
Facilitated by Julie Corey of The Village Drum
$10 event fee * Light snacks provided (substance free)
For info call Kathy at (603) 491-0789
or email Julie at thevillagedrum@aol.com
NOTEWORTHY EVENTS OF 2009
Saturday, February 7, 2009 "Songs & Dances of the Mother Drum" for American Cancer Society, Breast Cancer Survivor's, Sargent Center, Hancock, NH~ 7pm
February 8-13, 2009 Week-long Artist Residency for Orwell School, Orwell, VT K-8
Visit http:/.addisonindependent.com/node/1929 for a wonderful article
and slideshow of the weeklong program.
Here's what the children had to say after the residency.
Out of the mouths of babes, and the future drummers of America!
"I loved the heart beat."
"I liked the frogs."
"Dear Julie, I really liked drumming with you. It was fun when you came to our school.
It was like one of my dreams come true. My hands hurts a lot though!
I hope you can really come back."
"Dear Julie, I loved the drumming! It made my heart flow with the beat of the drum. Thank you so much!
I loved the rhythm. My foot was tapping on the ground the whole time.
I sang and drummed the beat on the way home, at bed time, in the shower, and even at the barn!"
"Dear Julie, I felt I had a really good time drumming. I felt I got a lot out of it.
It was very exciting for me.
I loved the Mother Drum. We hope you can come back someday."
"I really liked the drumming. It was fun and relaxing. Because I want to become a drummer,
it taught me new skills to improve my drumming."
"Dear Julie, I loved drumming with you because it was not just drumming,
it was the best drumming I ever did in my life.
I miss drumming with you."
"Dear Ms. Corey, I had a fun time with you. I hope you did too. I thought you were very talented.
I know anyone that's a better drummer than you Ms. Corey. I think everybody had a good time.
I wish we could drum with you again!"
"Dear Ms. Corey, I loved everything, although my favorite was the dancing.
It brought all my excitement up.
I was screeching the first day when we came in!"
March 20-22, 2009 Drum Circle Facilitator's Guild Convention, Prescott, Arizona
*Instructed a workshop of "Songs and Dances of the Mother Drum"
April 18, 2009 Women's Drumming Group performance at SNHU's International Night, Hooksett, NH
April 24-26, 2009 Vending of Drums & Percussion for Therapeutic Touch Conference, Boston, MA
May 2, 2009 Drumming in the Earth Day Parade for Muskataquid, Concord, MA
May 7, 2009 Women's Drumming Group performance for "Take Back the Night" event,
Manchester NH, YWCA
May 31-June 5, 2009 Week-long Artist Residency for Benson Village School, Benson, VT K-8
(Here's what the children of Benson had to say, after the residency.)
"Dear Miss Corey, I really liked the songs, and the rhythm. You are a great teacher, and I wish you
would come back next year. I liked the drums."
"Dear Miss Corey, I really liked drumming class. It was nice. I hope you will miss us a lot. We will remember you Miss Corey. I hope your next class goes well,
and I hope the next group likes your music too.
Miss Corey, why don't you send us a post card too."
"Dear Miss Corey, I liked the drumming classes a lot. I liked to play the Mother Drum the most.
What I didn't like is that we didn't get to have gym on Tuesday."
"Dear Miss Corey, I really enjoyed playing the African drums in drumming class. It was so fun to play the drums. I liked the Mother Drum, and the shakers. The frog instruments are so cool. I had a great time with everybody. It felt like nothing could possibly go wrong.
I think you did a great job teaching us."
"Dear Miss Corey, How are you? I really liked the drumming. Can you come again?
Will you come? I hope you do. If you do, I will play my best."
"Dear Miss Corey, I really liked to play the Mother Drum.
The part I liked about the Mother Drum is that it has a nice, soft beat."
"Dear Miss Corey, I really liked the African drum. I really miss it. I had the best time.
I also liked the element dance. I liked the capes and the bells were cool."
"Dear Miss Corey, I really liked the songs, and the drumming and I liked the Mother Drum,
and your drumming.
I want to be a drummer like you."
"Dear Miss Corey, I liked drumming because it was a great experience for me. It would be fun if you came back to Benson Village School. I will miss you. I had a great time with you.
It was fun playing the African drum."
"Dear Miss Julie, Thank you for coming to our school. I enjoyed it a lot.
I really like a challenge, and some of those rhythms were challenging!"
"Dear Miss Julie,
I liked it when you came to our school. Thank you for coming because
I have always wondered about African drums."
"Dear Miss Julie, I have to tell you I never knew how to drum, and I wanted to learn, and you helped me."
"Dear Miss Julie, I had so much fun playing the drums. You are the best drummer in the world!
We all miss you. We wish you can come back to our school. You can keep teaching kids the same things you taught us. Please keep looking back at the memories of Benson Village School."
"Dear Ms. Corey, Thank you so much for coming to our school. You taught us so much in just one week!
I was amazed. I also liked the different patterns you taught us, and I loved the performance!
I REALLY want you to come back next year!"
"Dear Miss Corey, I think you did a perfect job with the drumming. I loved all the African songs. I also thank you for letting us use the bells on our ankles, and the shawls to put on our backs. There's nothing you need to do to make it better. I loved your clothes you wore, they were so colorful.
Signed, Your drummer....."
June 20, 2009 Summer Solstice Drumming Ceremony with MAX, the Crystal Skull at
A Window of Light, Derry, NH
August 2, 2009 Facilitated a Community Drum Circle at Wallis Sands Beach, Rye, NH
August 14, 2009 Drumming with Mother Drum for Deborah Koff-Chapin's "Long Dance Workshop" at the International Expressive Arts Therapy Association Conference, Lesley College, Boston, MA
September 11-13, 2009
Attended Village Music Circle's Rhythmical Alchemy Playshop (RAP), instructed by
Arthur Hull, held in Concord, MA.
This was a great workshop for both the Drum Circle Facilitator, as well as the drum enthusiast!
www.drumcircle.com For future facilitation programs and more information.
September 27th, 2009 Drum Circle Games!
"An interactive, collection of rhythmic-centered activities that allow for
FUN, CONNECTION, AND EXPRESSION"
This is a good workshop for facilitators and teachers, or anyone who just wants to experience other aspects of drumming, beyond learning culturally specific rhythms. But, you do not have to be a teacher or facilitator to attend. You do not need to have any experience drumming.
It's for those who would like to have a day of fun & good energy!
In this workshop, we will explore games of Creativity & Drumming;
Interact with Boomwackers;
And play with our own "Found Sounds"
(Please bring one soft found sound, and one loud found sound to the workshop;
something that is not an instrument, but could be made into one
- like a kitchen pot and a wooden spoon, but GET CREATIVE!)
I will be offering some Arthurian style facilitation, as well as games I have learned in the past few years from my attendance at the International Drum Circle Facilitator's Conferences.
This is a half-day workshop offered in the Morning & repeated again in the Afternoon
Come from 10am-1pm, or 2pm-5pm
(Or attend both sessions if you are having too much fun!)
with DCF, "Drum Circle Facilitator," Julie A. Corey of The Village Drum
October 3 & 4, 2009 Community Drum Circle for the women of the Betty J. Borry, Breast Cancer Survivor's Retreat, held at Angel's Rest Retreat Center in Leyden, MA.
October 10, 2009 Community Drum Circle at the Hooksett Old Home Day event,
DONATI FIELD, HOOKSETT, NH
We'll drum from 4:30pm until whenever........fireworks start at dusk!
This is a free public event. Please bring your drum and a chair to sit on, or use one of my drums to play.
Visit http://hooksettoldhomeday.org/ for a listing of all the day's activities
Contact me for more information at thevillagedrum@aol.com
Souhegan Valley 350 Day
Saturday, October 24th, 2009
10:00am – 1:00pm
Unitarian Universalist Church of Milford Learn about climate change and sustainable living,
celebrate community and enjoy local food, and take action to stop climate change.
Please contact me if you'd like to drum for this program and march to the Oval at
thevillagedrum@aol.com
To find out more about this action happening all over the world on October 24, go to www.350.org
October 24, 2009 "Songs & Dances of the Mother Drum" Workshop to be held at the
Breast Cancer Survivor's Retreat, Concord Community Music School, Concord, NH, to be held from 1:15pm-1:50pm.
October 31, 2009 Samhain/Halloween Drumming Ceremony with MAX, the Crystal Skull
at A Window of Light, Derry, NH
Contact DyJahna Cote Rogers to register for private or group sessions with MAX. 603-432-1777
Space is limited, and this event always sells out, so call soon!
November 1, 2009 A Harvest Celebration for Women Drummers
A Women's Gathering for the purpose of Life Celebration through
Drumming,
Singing, Dancing,
and Building Community
on Sunday, November 1st, 2009
Rhythms of the Harvest, and Exploration of the KUKU Rhythm of West Africa
Drum& Dance Workshop from 3-5pm
Harvest Feast and Potluck Share from 5-6pm
Women's Drum Around the Fire in the woods from 6-8pm
Cost of Drum Workshop is $30 per person
Space is limited, please register early by contacting Julie Corey at thevillagedrum@aol.com
Women's Drum Around the Fire is free, however you need to arrive for the fire event as well, and arrive by 5pm, potluck to take part in the drum around the fire gathering.
Come for one event, or all 3.
Please share this information with your Drum Sisters!
December 4, 2009 Community Drum Circle for the students of UNH, Durham, NH from 6 -8pm
at the Waysmeet Center
December 12, 2009 Candlelight Vigil for the 350.org action on the Milford Oval, Milford, NH
We need drummers for this event!
Attended Village Music Circle's Rhythmical Alchemy Playshop (RAP), instructed by
Arthur Hull, held in Concord, MA.
This was a great workshop for both the Drum Circle Facilitator, as well as the drum enthusiast!
www.drumcircle.com For future facilitation programs and more information.
September 27th, 2009 Drum Circle Games!
"An interactive, collection of rhythmic-centered activities that allow for
FUN, CONNECTION, AND EXPRESSION"
This is a good workshop for facilitators and teachers, or anyone who just wants to experience other aspects of drumming, beyond learning culturally specific rhythms. But, you do not have to be a teacher or facilitator to attend. You do not need to have any experience drumming.
It's for those who would like to have a day of fun & good energy!
In this workshop, we will explore games of Creativity & Drumming;
Interact with Boomwackers;
And play with our own "Found Sounds"
(Please bring one soft found sound, and one loud found sound to the workshop;
something that is not an instrument, but could be made into one
- like a kitchen pot and a wooden spoon, but GET CREATIVE!)
I will be offering some Arthurian style facilitation, as well as games I have learned in the past few years from my attendance at the International Drum Circle Facilitator's Conferences.
This is a half-day workshop offered in the Morning & repeated again in the Afternoon
Come from 10am-1pm, or 2pm-5pm
(Or attend both sessions if you are having too much fun!)
with DCF, "Drum Circle Facilitator," Julie A. Corey of The Village Drum
October 3 & 4, 2009 Community Drum Circle for the women of the Betty J. Borry, Breast Cancer Survivor's Retreat, held at Angel's Rest Retreat Center in Leyden, MA.
October 10, 2009 Community Drum Circle at the Hooksett Old Home Day event,
DONATI FIELD, HOOKSETT, NH
We'll drum from 4:30pm until whenever........fireworks start at dusk!
This is a free public event. Please bring your drum and a chair to sit on, or use one of my drums to play.
Visit http://hooksettoldhomeday.org/ for a listing of all the day's activities
Contact me for more information at thevillagedrum@aol.com
Souhegan Valley 350 Day
Saturday, October 24th, 2009
10:00am – 1:00pm
Unitarian Universalist Church of Milford Learn about climate change and sustainable living,
celebrate community and enjoy local food, and take action to stop climate change.
Please contact me if you'd like to drum for this program and march to the Oval at
thevillagedrum@aol.com
To find out more about this action happening all over the world on October 24, go to www.350.org
October 24, 2009 "Songs & Dances of the Mother Drum" Workshop to be held at the
Breast Cancer Survivor's Retreat, Concord Community Music School, Concord, NH, to be held from 1:15pm-1:50pm.
October 31, 2009 Samhain/Halloween Drumming Ceremony with MAX, the Crystal Skull
at A Window of Light, Derry, NH
Contact DyJahna Cote Rogers to register for private or group sessions with MAX. 603-432-1777
Space is limited, and this event always sells out, so call soon!
November 1, 2009 A Harvest Celebration for Women Drummers
A Women's Gathering for the purpose of Life Celebration through
Drumming,
Singing, Dancing,
and Building Community
on Sunday, November 1st, 2009
Rhythms of the Harvest, and Exploration of the KUKU Rhythm of West Africa
Drum& Dance Workshop from 3-5pm
Harvest Feast and Potluck Share from 5-6pm
Women's Drum Around the Fire in the woods from 6-8pm
Cost of Drum Workshop is $30 per person
Space is limited, please register early by contacting Julie Corey at thevillagedrum@aol.com
Women's Drum Around the Fire is free, however you need to arrive for the fire event as well, and arrive by 5pm, potluck to take part in the drum around the fire gathering.
Come for one event, or all 3.
Please share this information with your Drum Sisters!
December 4, 2009 Community Drum Circle for the students of UNH, Durham, NH from 6 -8pm
at the Waysmeet Center
December 12, 2009 Candlelight Vigil for the 350.org action on the Milford Oval, Milford, NH
We need drummers for this event!
NOTEWORTHY EVENTS FROM FALL/WINTER 2008
September 14, 2008 ICONS Festival, MA - Drum accompaniment with harpist De Luna
September 21, 2008 Vending drums & Drum Circle, Sunapee Sunfest, Sunapee Mountain
September 28, 2008 Frame Drum Workshop with Szerja Star, located at The Village Drum
October 4 & 5, 2008 Drumming for Obama Visibility Rallies, Concord & Milford, NH.
September 12, 20 & October 18 Community Drum Circles at Sargent Camp, Hancock, NH Sept 20,
October 25, 2008 Community Drum Circle, Breast Cancer Retreat held
at the Concord Community Music School, Concord, NH.
October 25, 2008 Drumming with MAX, Crystal Skull gathering, Derry, NH
December 3, 2008 Community Drum Circle, BAE Systems, Merrimack, NH
December 5, 2008 Mother Drum Songs & Dances, Waysmeet Center, UNH, Durham, NH
December 6, 2008 Drumming in the Manchester Christmas Parade, Elm St., Manchester, NH
December 14, 2008 Compassionate Friends Service,
Flute music accompaniment with harpist De Luna
NOTE: ALL EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. IT IS ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA TO CHECK IN WITH ME IN ADVANCE OF ATTENDING, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE TRAVELING FROM FAR AWAY.
CONTACT JULIE AT: thevillagedrum@aol.comBELOW ARE SOME FUN PICTURES FROM 2008 & 2009 EVENTS
DOUBLE CLICK ON THE FIRST IMAGE, AND START THE SHOW!
ENJOY~JULIE, THE VILLAGE DRUM
