2007 Summer Rhythm Renewal Saint Francis University : Loretto, PA
Drum. Sweat. Smile. Rejuvenate!
The 2007 Summer Rhythm Renewal™
is a four -day rejuvenating drumming community where you'll learn to
utilize the amazing power of the drum. If you're a complete beginner,
this is for you. If you have some experience drumming, you'll gain
valuable new skills and insights. Most of all, you'll enjoy and grow.
Contact : Saint Francis University Office of Continuing Education Call: 814-472-3012
oce@...
Enjoy a rejuvenating four days of drumming workshops, master-classes, impromptu jam sessions and energizing concerts on the pristine mountain campus of Saint Francis University.
The Workshops
Check out our 2007 workshops and classes. This year we've added Congolese Drumming *and* Dance! We've also added morning yoga sessions and drum building. You'll also experience completely interactive North Indian Tabla, Haitian drumming, West and Central African drum and song, drum and chant meditation and much more.
One-on-one sessions The Consultation : Lesson offerings at the 2007 Summer
Rhythm Renewal are a unique way for you to get private one-on-one
attention to topics that interest you the most. Each one hour session
is designed by you and the instructor.
Check here for some ideas to get you
started designing your session. These ideas reflect the areas of
expertise offered by our wonderful faculty.
The Power of Drumming At the core of everything exists rhythm. Our bodies and everything around us are vibrating at a specific frequency just like a note struck on a piano. We are at our core rhythm and music. Our brainwaves pulse at a specific tempo during certain times of the day. Our heart beats, we have the ability to speak. Our language depends on rhythm to exist. All notions of "I have no rhythm" are just manifestation of fear. I believe part of my job is to help create an environment where people can get over this fear and replace it with a positive experience that inspires empowerment. The group drumming experience is the great equalizer. It breaks through all manmade barriers of race, creed, sex, age, beliefs, socio-economic status etc. The more people begin to experience drumming and the phenomenal power it has to heal and bring joy the more they want it.
-Jim Donovan