2/26 DRUMMM OneBEAT Program @ Guernville Library 11-11:45am (Free + All ages)
2/26 DRUMMM OneBEAT Program @ Healdsburg Library 3-3:45pm (Free + All ages)
3/5 Women's DRUMMM JoyBEAT Celebration for 100th Anniversary of International Women's Day @ Hayward (exact location TBA) 10:30am-11:30am (Women only, by donation)
3/5 DRUMMM OneBEAT Program @ Cambrian Library, San Jose 2-2:45pm (Free + All ages)
3/15 DRUMMM OneBEAT Program @ San Ramon Library 4-4:45pm (Free + All ages)
Additional info is available at www.DRUMMM.com. For Library Events, contact Branch Libraries for info. Check the DRUMMM Calendar for additional details, or contact info@drummm.com or 510.316.2850. This post is revised as event details become available.
The DRUMMM Team would like to extend our deepest appreciation to the Clients, Venues, Sponsors, and Supporters of DRUMMM Rhythmic Events in 2010:
AIPAC
Almaden Library
Analog Bits Anke Gaksch
Antioquia
Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center
Being Yoga
Berkeley Chamber of Commerce Berkeley Community Media
Berkeley YMCA
Bobby Wallace & Grasshopper Ensemble
CHA House
Cambrian Library
Carey School
Castro Valley Library
Christine Colton
Community Gatepath
Congregation Beth Shalom
Debbie Steingesser Yoga
Deddi Massengale Designs for Abundance
East Bay Express
Edenvale Library
Eric Monkhouse
Evergreen Library
Family Caregivers Alliance
Garden Crest
Girl Scouts of America
Goddess Collective
Gold's Gym
Growth & Learning Opportunities (GLO)
Harbin Hot Springs
HausworkSF
HealthWise
Hotel Shattuck Plaza
Intrax Institute
JCCSF
JCC of the East Bay
Janaka Selekta
Jennifer Kaplan
Jessica Fiedler Josh Camire Yoga
Julia Minkowski
Kaiser Permanente
Kim Merkin
LEAP Imagination in Learning
La Pena Cultural Center
Legal Services for Entrepreneurs (LSE)
Life Launch Training
Loyd Family Players Max-Inc.com
Mighty SF
Monkey Business
Music for Minors II
Namaste Yoga
Northern California Drum Circle Collective
Oakland Museum of California
Ortega Library
Pacheco Plaza
Pacific Shores
Peninsula JCC
Percussive Arts Society International Conference (PASIC)
Portola Middle School
Pro Am Beach Soccer Tournament Random order Productions
REMO Inc.
Remo Recreational Music Center
SF Convention & Visitors Bureau (SFCVB)
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
San Francisco Ballet
San Jose Buddhist Church
Satori Yoga
Shasta Health & Human Services
Starry Plough Pub
Stockton Earth Day Festival
Suisun Library
Synaptics
Tilden Park
Tina Cavallaro
Too Much Fun Club
Triple Crown
UCSF Children's Hospital
UpBeat Drum Circles
Walters Junior High
West Valley Library
Yoga Tree
Young Imaginations
Youth Enrichment Strategies (YES)
Special thanks to the DRUMMM Facilitators, Musicians, & Interns of 2010--We couldn't have done it without you! Adley Penner, Carrie Stalier, Craig Miller, Elan Chertock, Jeff Harmon, Kathy Quain, Keihei Kickuchi, Maggie Ostdahl, Mahsa Modarres, Marta Bergaz, Patricio Angulo, Paul Cumpian, Susan Jette, Violet Angell, Yari Mander.
Join DRUMMM and friends in a monthly joyful celebration of rhythm! Group drumming can be an effective way to connect with community, reduce stress, live in the moment, and build musical skills. Jeni Swerdlow's facilitation makes drumming fun, engaging, accessible, and meaningful for all ages, all levels.
12/18 Special Holiday/Solstice Drummm Circle--Deck the halls with beats and rhythms! This will be the last DRUMMM gathering of 2010. Treats will be served and instruments for sale (give your loved ones the gift of rhythm with a drum!). Find your holiday groove--fun for the whole family!
Help those less fortunate this holiday season by donating packaged, non-perishable food items for our Holiday Food and Fund Drive, sponsored by the Alameda County Community Food Bank.
Community Drummm Circle with Jeni Swerdlow, MA, ATR Monthly every 3rd Saturday: 12/18, 1/15, 2/19, 3/19, 4/16, 5/21... 4:00-5:30pm Ashkenaz, Berkeley $10 at the door Bring a drum, or play one of ours for $4 (RSVP to jeni@drummm.com to reserve a drum) This is an all ages, all levels, hands-on facilitated drum circle event.
What people say about the Drummm Circle...
--"We really had a great time! You do such a fantastic job, and it was such a nice group of people, and I really like the vibe at Ashkenaz."
--"Thanks so much for a great class - I thoroughly enjoyed it and the way it was conducted."
--"Food for the soul."
LOCATION: Ashkenaz -- 1317 San Pablo Avenue (near Gilman St.), Berkeley, California www.ashkenaz.com
Info:www.DRUMMM.com Contact: Jeni@drummm.com or 510.316.2850 TO RESERVE A DRUM.
Looking for something fun, innovative, and interactive to do with your colleagues, family, or guests this holiday season?
DRUMMM JoyBEAT™ is a sure-fire way to beat the holiday blahs and spice up any celebration.
A hands-on DRUMMM event will raise the roof and bring your holiday celebration to the next level. Guests will leave feeling refreshed, energized, and connected with each other and the holiday spirit. The experience will leave a lasting impression that people will not soon forget.
Dates are still available. Contact info@drummm.com or 510.316.2850 to inquire about your DRUMMM JoyBEAT event NOW!
November 7, 2010--Attendees of the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce's 15th Annual Crush Festival got a lot more than just a taste of local cuisine and wine from 25 local restaurants and caterers, and 25 local wineries. Thanks to DRUMMM Rhythmic Events founder and facilitator Jeni Swerdlow, MA, ATR--and with the help of the Grasshopper Ensemble on drums--festival guests were treated to a Taste of Rhythm during the event.
After a short drumming performance in the banquet hall at the Hotel Shattuck Plaza in downtown Berkeley, unsuspecting guests were given Boomwhacker percussion tubes to play. Swerdlow helped the crowd find their beat while the Grasshopper Ensemble held down the groove for everyone to play along. Dancing and cheering ensued.
Berkeley Chamber Communications and Event Director, Shiloh Alexis Elias, told Swerdlow, "You guys were wonderful! Thank you so much for bringing such talented drummers, along with your amazing talent, enthusiasm, and stage presence! It was amazing! I got so much positive feedback from so many people."
One guest responded, "It was so nice to have something so upbeat to liven up the day--especially after I ate and drank so much! It felt great to get the body moving!"
This year's non-profit beneficiary was "Through The Looking Glass," which has been serving families with disabilities since 1982. Proceeds from the Silent Auction went towards the Chamber's Scholarship Program.
To learn more about DRUMMM Rhythmic Events, visit www.DRUMMM.com.
Mountain View tech company Analog Bits got a taste of teambuilding fun with DRUMMM Rhythmic Events last week. The team of computer engineers and designers celebrated their hard work and company growth with Jeni Swerdlow and Patricio Angulo from DRUMMM on a warm sunny day outside their office.
The group focussed on developing unity through rhythm, releasing stress, and using teamwork to create original compositions based on successful strategies in their company's approach.
11/5 OneBEAT Epic Drummm Circle with Temple of Tech, featuring Inxec (Leftroom/Cocoon, UK), Opulent Temple + more @ Mighty SF, San Francisco, CA. Save $5 off advance tickets with the password "DRUMMMTEMPLE". 9pm-3:30am.
On October 1, 2010, DRUMMM's Jeni Swerdlow and Maggie Ostdahl joined Music National Service & MusicianCorps in providing a Music Day to hospitalized children at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital. Children and adults alike joined together in rhythm and song to lift spirits and connect with each other through the beat of the drum.
Checkout this interview with DRUMMM Rhythmic Events founder/facilitator Jeni Swerdlow, MA, ATR for the Global Network of Expressive Arts Facilitators (GNEAF):
DRUMMM is celebrating 10 years of Rhythmic Events by donating a FREE Drummm Circle to one lucky winner! The 60-minute Drummm Circle includes all the drums and facilitation for up to 25 people.*
An all-hands-on, interactive Drummm Circle is a GREAT way to turn up the celebration at your holiday event! Whether it's a company party, community celebration, or family affair, DRUMMM knows just how to make your event fun, meaningful, and memorable.
You asked for it, you got it! DRUMMM has shirts and tanks available for your fashion pleasure. Now you can show your support for DRUMMM and look great while doing it!
T-Shirts: BLACK or ARMY GREEN in Women's & Men's styles in M/L/XL.
Tanks: RED Unisex in L/XL.
Only $15 each plus S/H.
Quantities are limited, contact info@drummm.com to place your order TODAY! Please specify quantity, style, color, size, and mailing address when placing order.
DRUMMM's founder Jeni Swerdlow, MA, ATR will be leading an interactive drumming presentation at this year's Percussive Arts Society's International Conference (PASIC) in Indianapolis, Indiana. Swerdlow will demonstrate effective strategies for engaging children in rhythm for education and recreation, based on her many years of experience working with kids and groups. The presentation will take place on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 3pm.
About Jeni Swerdlow's DRUMMM presentation at PASIC:
Tuesday September 7, 2010 @ 6:30-8pm--DRUMMM founder Jeni Swerdlow, MA, ATR will be the guest facilitator at the weekly FREE Community Drum Circle at REMO Recreational Music Center in North Hollywood, CA. No experience necessary. All ages and levels welcome! Drums provided by REMO.
If you've never played a drum before, this is a great place to start! Jeni makes drumming accessible, engaging and fun for everyone. Connect with this super vibrant and supportive community, release stress, and drum your hearts out!
Location: The REMO Recreational Music Center 7308 Coldwater Canyon Ave. North Hollywood, CA 91605
DRUMMM Rhythmic Events is turning the BIG 1-0 this August! Since 2000, DRUMMM has continuously provided innovative, facilitated Drummm Circle programs for corporate and community events throughout the U.S. and beyond. DRUMMM makes drumming accessible, engaging, meaningful, and playfully challenging for any group or event.
Come celebrate in rhythm with DRUMMM founder/facilitator Jeni Swerdlow, MA, ATR and special guests:
10th Anniversary DRUMMM Celebration Community Drummm Circle Saturday August 14, 2010 (then monthly every 3rd Saturday, beginning in September) 4:00-5:30pm Ashkenaz, Berkeley $10 at the door Bring a drum, or play one of ours for $4 (first come, first serve) FREE Treats, Party Favors, + Door Prizes!
Beginning Drummers: -Learn basic hand and stick drumming techniques -Play universal world rhythms in an ensemble -Discover how to find the beat and really listen -Have fun making music in a safe, supportive environment -Explore drumming as a means of self-expression and stress relief
Experienced Drummers: -Learn to improvise and play music “in-the-moment” -Improve musicality and learn to play dynamically -Work on technique and soloing -Develop drum circle facilitation skills -Connect with other drummers in your area
LOCATION: Ashkenaz 1317 San Pablo Avenue (near Gilman St.) Berkeley, California www.ashkenaz.com
Monthly Community Drummm Circles at Ashkenaz: 3rd Saturday of each month, 4:00-5:30pm September 18th October 16th November 20th December 18th
More events are being added all the time. Check back soon for updates.
4/7 Drummm 4 Kidz Spring Sessionstarts (Afterschool drumming classes) @ JCC East Bay, classes at 3:45 & 4:45 (Berkeley, CA)--Just a few spots left! Contact Joey Ginsberg @ 510.848.0237 to register or for more info.
4/18 Drummm Circle Celebration @ Earth Day Festival, Stockton, CA, 3-4pm--Join in the closing festivities!http://www.livegreensanjoaquin.org/
4/30 Live Music YOGA & Happy Hour with Debbie Steingesser + Jeni Swerdlow @ Satori Yoga, SF, CA, 5:15-8pm--Deepen your practice with live-drumming, Then stay for Happy Hour drinks and treats! http://www.satoriyogastudio.com/index.html
5/2 Drummm Community Celebration @ Oakland Museum of Art Opening Celebration Weekend (Oakland, CA)--Join the free 31 hour party--with Jeni Swerdlow and 200 drums! DRUMMM programs at 12:45pm and 4:30pm. http://museumca.org/calendar/opening-weekend-celebration
5/28 Live Drumming with Jeni Swerdlow for Donation-Based "Vinyasa Drum Flow" Yoga Class with Katie Silcox @ Namaste Yoga in Rockridge (Oakland, CA), 7:30pm. www.namasterockridge.com
6/6 Drummm Circle with Jeni Swerdlow + special guests @ ProAm Beach Soccer Tournament (Santa Cruz Boardwalk, CA). 11am-5pm.--Join us in an all-ages, high-energy drumming experience. Some drums provided, no experience necessary. FREE! http://www.proambeachsoccer.net/
7/8 Drummm OneBEAT! @ West Valley Library, San Jose, CA 2-3pm--Hands-on, family-friendly rhythm-making. FREE! Contact branch library for more info.
7/10 Yoga + Drumming Workshop with Jeni Swerdlow & Josh Camire @ Yoga Tree, SF, CA 1:30-4pm--"The Rhythm of Transformation: A Participatory Journey into Prana, Asana, and the Power of Music!”--Combining the rhythms of life, breath, and the heartbeat through breathwork, active yoga postures, and the experience of creating sound! This hands-on journey into the healing powers of yoga and sound will utilize an array of large and small drums and percussion instruments from around the world. The workshop will explore deep meditation through the practice of asana, pranayama, and the textures and dynamics of music. Discover the space between the breath, the thoughts, and the notes, to facilitate the development of rhythms for personal transformation. You are welcome to bring a small drum, flute, string, or percussion instrument if you have one. There will be extras to play. No musical experience is necessary to participate.www.yogatreesf.com
7/12 Drummm OneBEAT! @ Castro Valley Libary, CA 2-3pm--Join Jeni Swerdlow & DRUMMM in this hands-on, family-friendly community drumming program. All ages welcome, no experience necessary, instruments provided. FREE! Contact branch library for more info.
7/13 Drummm OneBEAT! @ Almaden Library, San Jose, CA 3-4pm--Join Jeni Swerdlow & DRUMMM in this hands-on, family-friendly community drumming program. All ages welcome, no experience necessary, instruments provided. FREE! Contact branch library for more info.
7/14 Drummm OneBEAT! @ Suisan Library, CA 10:30-11:30am--Join Jeni Swerdlow & DRUMMM in this hands-on, family-friendly community drumming program. All ages welcome, no experience necessary, instruments provided. FREE! Contact branch library for more info.
7/22 Drummm OneBEAT! @ Evergreen Library, San Jose, CA 2-3pm--Join Jeni Swerdlow & DRUMMM in this hands-on, family-friendly community drumming program. All ages welcome, no experience necessary, instruments provided. FREE! Contact branch library for more info.
7/23 Drummm OneBEAT! @ Ortega Library, SF, CA 3-4pm--Join Jeni Swerdlow & DRUMMM in this hands-on, family-friendly community drumming program. All ages welcome, no experience necessary, instruments provided. FREE! Contact branch library for more info.
***Attention Festivals, Camps, Libraries, Summer Celebrations--DRUMMM is now booking for the summer season, and our schedule is filling fast! Contact jeni@drummm.com to schedule your DRUMMM event NOW!
2/17 Drum Circle for Haiti: A Hands-On Fundraiser @ La Pena (Berkeley, CA) Doors open @ 7pm.Drum Circle @ 7:30-9:30pm
Join us in an evening of drumming for our Haitian sisters and brothers. All donations go to Direct Relief International (www.directrelief.org)--100% of their proceeds go towards medical aid in Haiti. All ages are welcome to participate. No prior drumming experience is necessary. Bring a drum or percussion instrument if you have one, there will be some drums provided. Enter the raffle to win a REMO Festival Djembe!
Hosted by members of the Drum Circle Collective: Arturo Carrillo, Jeni Swerdlow, John Hannaford, Kathy Quain, Renee Benmeleh, Sal Nunez, Susan Jette.
2/23 WORKSHOP: Music for Minors II presents: Drummm Workshop--"Rhythm Facilitation Training for Music Educators: Fostering Learning through Rhythm" (Fremont, CA)
7 – 9 p.m.
-Learn how to express yourself on drums, and be able to motivate children to do the same!
-Explore rhythms, games, and drum circle activities that will engage and inspire youth.
-Enjoy a fun, stimulating experience while team-building and developing bonds between participants.
-No drumming experience is necessary. Instruments will be provided for use during the workshop.
-Who should attend: Music Docents, Classroom Teachers, School Principals, College Students, Seniors, Retired Teachers, Relatives and Friends of Children and the Arts.
Workshop is FREE to all MFMII Docents, Classroom Teachers and Principals of MFMII Schools. Non-MFMII Participants: $15-20.
NilesSchool Auditorium--37141 Second Street, Fremont, CA
Thursday, 02/25/10 GRASSROOTS HAITIAN RELIEF CONCERT: BRASS LIBERATION ORCHESTRA, KING HOPETON & XSAMPLE, DRUMMM CIRCLE WITH JENI SWERDLOW + MORE Doors at 8:00 pm; Show at 8:30 pm $10-up sliding scale
A benefit for Mutual Aid Disaster Relief in Haiti. Featuring the Brass Liberation Orchestra, reggae by King Hopeton and Xsample, a hands-on facilitated drum circle with Jeni Swerdlow (some drums provided), and more!
Location: Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, 94702
2/27 Drummm Circle with Jeni Swerdlow @ Starry Plough (Berkeley, CA)
8-9pm
This is a hands-on drumming event—no experience necessary to participate!Bring a drum if you have one.Some drums will be available, first come first serve.
3/25 Community Celebration Drummm Circle, JCCSF (San Francisco, CA) 7-9pm Participate in a facilitated "hands-on" Drummm Circle, enjoy a short drumming presentation by the Drummm Intensive class, join-in the potluck, and connect with your community through rhythm. OPEN to everyone, ALL ages welcome, NO experience necessary.Please bring a drum or percussion instrument if you have one. Some drums will be available, first come first serve.
Suggested donation: $5-10 plus a dish or beverage for the potluck. Location: JCC SF, 3200 California St, SF, CA94118. Info: Visit http://www.drummm.com/ or contact Jeni Swerdlow at jeni@drummm. com or 510.316.2850.
4/3 Drummm Circle with Jeni Swerdlow @ Ashkenaz (Berkeley, CA)
8:30-9:30pm
This is a hands-on drumming event—no experience necessary to participate!Bring a drum if you have one.Some drums will be available, first come first serve.
Antioquia CD Release Party. Full lineup TBA. $10
Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, 94702
4/8-5/27 WORKSHOP: Spring Drummm Intensive,JCCSF (San Francisco, CA) Join Jeni Swerdlow's DRUMMM Intensive workshop and get your hands dancing in rhythm on the drum! Introduction to hand-drumming techniques, world rhythms, and freestyle drumming activities will build skills and develop confidence. All levels of experience are welcome, beginners are especially encouraged. Ages 18+. Thursdays @ 7:00-8:30pm April 8-May 27 (8 classes) Cost: $175 Member/$185 Public--*SAVE $15 when you register by 4/2! Location: JCCSF, 3200 California, SF, CA Register: www.jccsf.org or 415.292.1200 Info: http://drummm-newsevents.blogspot.com/2009/12/sf-drummm-intensive-unleash-drummer.html
5/2 Drummm Celebration @ Oakland Museum of Art (Oakland, CA) 12:30pm and 4:30pm Part of the Museum's grand re-opening celebration! Drummm will be providing hands-on rhythmic entertainment and community-building programs for all ages. All instruments will be provided. No experience necessary. More details TBA. Info: http://museumca.org/
5/27 Community Celebration Drummm Circle @ JCCSF (San Francisco, CA)
7-9pm Participate in a facilitated "hands-on" Drummm Circle, enjoy a short drumming presentation by the Drummm Intensive class, join-in the potluck, and connect with your community through rhythm. OPEN to everyone, ALL ages welcome, NO experience necessary.Please bring a drum or percussion instrument if you have one. Some drums will be available, first come first serve.
Suggested donation: $5-10 plus a dish or beverage for the potluck. Location: JCC SF, 3200 California St, SF, CA94118. Info: Visit http://www.drummm.com/, or contact Jeni Swerdlow at jeni@drummm. com or 510.316.2850.
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