Transformation through Rhythm: April 2010

Friday, April 9, 2010

Autism & Percussion Interventions.....

This video is an overview of a program were developing at Saint Francis University that deals with using percussion interventions for children with Autism. We're in the midst of studying whether these specific techniques can help children with Attention to Task.

The video has made it to the second round of the "Telly Awards" which is an important web award. Have a look and vote for it if you like it. The exposure this award could bring to the program would be immensely helpful.

http://www.youtube.com/tellyawards?x=IB0249ekxDk

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Djembe Articles 3: Traditional Djembe Making and Carving Videos....

Here are several videos that show a traditional drum maker engaged in the carving process. Enjoy!

Monday, April 5, 2010

Drumming to Beat Cancer :: drumSTRONG 2010

Join us May 15 and 16, 2010 for drumSTRONG 2010
More info here...
(Jim Donovan will be performing & facilitating on Sun May 16)

drumSTRONG is a phenomenal organization doing great work helping to beat cancer.

The founder Scott Swimmer is one of the most passionate people I've ever met. At age 15, Scott's son Mason was diagnosed with osteosarcoma (a rare bone cancer) and underwent many months of chemo and extensive surgeries on his leg. Five years later he has beaten it and pitches for his varsity high school baseball team. Scott's experience with his own son's battle with cancer has led him to creating drumSTRONG...

drumSTRONG events showcase the cancer health resources available in the region (and globally), educate, support survivorship, and raise awareness and funds. As important as anything else we do, we encourage the community to focus on 'playing nice' (lighten up on the constraints and limiting factors of "competitiveness") giving rise to true, solid, collaborative initiatives.

We are not competing for "cancer dollars" like so many. DrumsForCures (the parent organazation being drumSTRONG) wants you to intelligently support the cancer societies and research facilities that do the most good. We make them available to you and ask that we be the conduit. We help so many in such cool fashion. Many positive activities are manifesting such as bringing percussionists into the pediatric clinics, programs to educate youth about cancer health and drum circles around town. We gather people to rhythm, facilitate opportunities and create sound community.

Not another walk, run, ride, golf tournament; truly something for all ages, wages and stages of health...

Join us May 15 and 16, 2010 for drumSTRONG 2010
More info here...