A drumming circle is a hands-on rhythm based weekly Friday class during which a facilitator leads people in playing drums and hand percussion instruments. No musical experience is necessary! It is an open class forum for a diverse group of people to create synergy through a rhythm. All people from all walks of life, all colors, have various things they can do together to create harmony, and it is the simplest thing to make music and sing together. The Beauty for Ashes drum circle allows students to share their rhythmical spirit and create the power of unity through music. In the drumming circle experience, participants are encouraged to express their individual rhythmical spirit, and at the same time adhere to some basic principles found in drum circles. As a rhythm-based class, drumming is a natural way to provide students with an opportunity to creatively channel and release the pent-up emotions and frustrations that accompany the process of growing up. Beauty for Ashes uses West African drums and percussion instruments can be handmade to create a fun, playful, energizing, activity which gives immediate gratification and feedback while encouraging self-expression.

Ages 7-9