Facilitated by Giselle Felicia Vivian, BM CHT
LISTEN TO THE SOUND OF ONE HEARTBEAT!
Next Drum Circle @ Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center, Friday, June 21st, @7:15PM
"Throughout the ages, various cultures have tapped into rhythm-based music making as a community event that allows individuals of all ages to come together in unity for celebration, sharing, and healing."
DRUMMING… MORE THAN JUST FUN
By Giselle Felicia Vivian, BM CHT
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We all share in the natural rhythmic experience of our heartbeats and breath. We live in a world beating in rhythm, from the music we listen to, the sound of the car’s wiper blades on a rainy day, the staccato of a jackhammer, or the trill of a small bird. Rhythm is everywhere.
When we begin to drum, we begin to get back in touch with our essential selves and reconnect to our personal life rhythms. The longer we drum together, the more we begin to entrain to each other and co-create a rhythmic container for unity, community, connection, collaboration and celebration with others that leaves behind our differences and instead, reminds us how much we are alike. With the support of a conscious rhythm-based event facilitator, group drumming events allow us to come together in a safe, fun and enjoyable way, sharing the unfolding spontaneous musical journey, and/or, the achievement of other non-musical goals. You don’t need to own any percussion instruments because they are often provided for use during the event.
Whether you drum alone or in a group, drumming can be a fun and beneficial activity. It can be a tool to non-verbally vent stress and pent-up emotions, express your creative spirit, and help you assess and re-establish a healthy life rhythm. This activity has been so popular because it is accessible to everyone and requires no previous skills. During a drum circle, we begin by establishing a basic pulse. After you have selected an instrument to play, you can join in the drum call by matching the pulse being played, echoing it, or have fun making up your own part. From that point on, just remain conscious of the pulse of the moment and create a rhythm that flows easily within it. There is no right or wrong. This is different from cultural drumming where traditions are observed and specific parts are dictated by the song.
Since each person is unique, our own individual rhythms will vary. When we drum with intention and awareness, we can find the rhythms that make us feel good, relax us and/or energize us. This awareness can transfer to the pace of our daily life activities and support creating a healthier personal life rhythm.
Trance-formed Consciousness, LLC offers group and individual rhythm-based programs to meet a variety of interests. Learn more by visiting our page: Rhythm Programs & Special Event Facilitation
DRUM ANGEL CARDS - SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM
Support our community outreach program and save: Purchase a Drum Angel Card for $50 (tax included). Card entitles you to admission to monthly drum circles at Manzano Mesa, May - December 2013, and a 25% discount off of all services offered by ONE HEARTBEAT RHYTHM CIRCLES TM & Trance-formed Consciousness. Your purchase makes it possible to donate or offer services at a reduced rate to organizations serving special populations in our community who have no funding for this empowering and enriching activity. Unfortunately, without your support, we are not able to donate our service as often as requested. Thank you for helping us increase our outreach. Make your checks Payable to Trance-formed Consciousness. Cards will be available at events or you can call to purchase one, (505) 232-9010.To learn more about Giselle's other healing arts and coaching services, visit:
www.trance-formedconsciousness.com
www.gisellefeliciavivian.com
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ONE HEARTBEAT RHYTHM CIRCLESTM
JUNE 2013 DRUM STUDY GROUP NOW FORMING for Tuesdays, 10:30 AM-12:00 PM in June. $60 Tuition for this series. During this 4-week instructional series, participants will deepen their practice of the fundamentals of hand drumming as applied to the djembe, ashiko, and conga. Students will also clarify their personal rhythm expression goals, learn some helpful exercises to develop greater dexterity, tone, and also will learn some basic rhythms to inspire continued rhythmic play and empowered self-expression. Instruments available for loan during each session or bring your own.
Contact OHRC at 505-232-9010 to register. Space is limited.
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Monthly Drum Circle at Manzano Mesa
Hosted by Giselle Felicia Vivian & Frank Vivian,
Trance-formed Consciousness
Join us: 6/21/13 Next Circle: 7/19/13
3rd Friday of every month at 7:15PM in Room 4. Doors open @ 7:00PM. We begin with a mini-lesson, then at 7:30PM - 8:45PM follow the facilitated in-the-moment music making format. Early arrival suggested and Instrument Reservation required to insure availability of loan instrument. Please call by noon on day of event: (505) 232-9010.
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Saturday, June 22nd, 10:00AM -12:00PM
During this workshop participants will learn the basic tonal strokes for hand drums using Babatunde Olatunji's drum language and develop fundamental rhythm skills that will support creative self-expression, playing with others and study of traditional cultural drumming styles. Bring a djembe, ashiko, or conga style drum. Limited instruments are available by reservation. Ages 18+ welcome. Registration Fee: $20
Pre-registration and Drum Loan Requests Required. On-site registration, first come basis for those with own drum. Call facilitator, Giselle Felicia Vivian: (505) 232-9010 for details.
Beat The Odds, A New Evidence-Based Program Added To Rhythm-Based Music Therapy Consulting Services
Giselle Felicia VIvian, BM CHT has participated in the BEAT THE ODDS, Social and Emotional Skill Building Delivered In A Framework of Drumming, Evidence-based and Sustainable Program training offered at the American Dance Therapy Association's Annual Conference. She had the pleasure of providing instruments for the event in Albuquerque, NM lead by presenters, Ping Ho, MA, MPH and Kathy Cass, MA, BC-DMT, NCC, CYT.
http://www.uclartsandhealing.net/training.aspx