Welcome to drum circling! This group functions through participation in a “laboratory” learning environment focused upon group interaction through a community drumming experience.
We will utilize hand drumming techniques and articulate its applications in drum circling while gaining insight into the relationship between drumming, group interaction, community development, tolerance, relaxation, trust building, and personal healing.
The course seeks to develop physical coordination, mental agility, and dynamic musical interaction starting at the beginner level. Musical components developed include the mechanics of tone production on a variety of drum circling instruments, group improvisation and interaction, and personal expression through drumming.
Through drum circling, topics of listening, leadership, and facilitation will be discussed, encouraging participants to take their newfound drumming knowledge and experience and share it in their own communities.
No previous reading skills, musical backgrounds, or equipment is required.
Fridays 1:00-2:00pm, 12 weeks starting October 2
About Individual Lessons at MacPhail
Our outstanding faculty is equipped to teach beginning through advanced music lessons. At all levels, the music lessons are student-centered to develop personalized musical and technical skills.
One of the major benefits of taking lessons at MacPhail is being part of a music community that provides the opportunity to participate in multiple MacPhail programs, master classes, workshops, and countless performance opportunities!
Finding the right music teacher and the right instrument can make all the difference in music education. We pay careful attention to skill levels, needs and goals to help you realize your full music potential and to foster a lifelong love of music.
How to Get Started
- Tell us about your musical interests, goals, and scheduling preferences by completing the Student Placement Form.
- When you’ve submitted the form, our placement team will find the ideal teacher for you, based on your requests.
- The placement team will reach out to you to introduce your teacher and arrange a regular time for your lessons.
Thank you for your interest in the Suzuki program at MacPhail Center for Music! To help us place your child with a teacher, please complete and submit the following placement form. Prior to registering, we invite you to attend a Suzuki program information session to learn briefly about the history of the Suzuki philosophy and approach to music education, our program details, and the next steps to enroll in our program.
