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A Drum Circle Facilitator enables your activity or organization to have an
organized rhythm event. These events can help build teams, encourage diversity
appreciation and are also a heck of a lot of fun. If you are considering
hosting a drum circle, we encourage you to utilize one of our local
facilitators. This directory includes all of those who have sent their
information for inclusion, and their listing is not a recommendation or
endorsement by SWPS. You can also contact many drum circle facilitators in our
area by sending a message to the
Northwest Sparks Mailing List.
If you are a drum circle facilitator in the Pacific Northwest and would like
to be included in the directory, please contact
ed@swps.org.
You should also subscribe to the NW Sparks mailing list by
visiting the
web page or sending an
e-mail.
Mary Anderson
Seattle & north, WA
 
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Mary has trained with Arthur Hull in multiple weekend and
Hawaii intensive playshops. She has facilitated private and community drum
circles for a variety of occasions, including at Bumbershoot. In
organizational or corporate settings, Mary draws on her background in
management, organizational development, and leadership training to ensure
the power and metaphors of the drum circle support the group's goals for the
overall event. |
| Availability: Mary's availability as a lead facilitator is
limited these days due to a more-than-full-time workload. She appreciates
the opportunity to assist or substitute for other facilitators. She is also
happy to advise facilitators and organizational meeting planners about
incorporating drum circles into overall event design to enhance both fun and
business goals. |
| Contact Info:
MEA@SynergyGrp.com 360-939-2755 or 206-579-8163 |
Judy Atkinson
Calgary, Alberta
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Judy is an experienced DCF who has been 'Arthur Hull trained', and
turned her Masters in Adult Education, Workplace Learning, degree into a
business called Circles of Rhythm. She provides drum circles experiences for
corporations, nonprofits, schools, (both for kids and teachers professional
development), conferences, (opening and closing ceremonies, and drum circle
workshops), private celebrations (such as weddings, birthdays,
anniversaries), healing programs, and retreats. Judy is a spirited, joyful
facilitator who is a believer in the power of the drum and the drum circle
to energize and relax, empower, connect and heal. Judy has been operating
Circles of Rhythm for 4 1/2 years out of Calgary Alberta, and has taken her
work as a DCF to the USA, and all across Canada. |
| Availability: Judy is available any time as this is her full time
vocation. |
| Contact Info: 403-253-2023, cell # 403-862-5659 atkinsju@cadvision.com |
| Website:
www.circlesofrhythm.com |
Rosalie Brown
Tigard, Oregon
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Rhythm 'Round: drumcircle facilitation in the Portland metro
area |
| Availability: |
| Contact Info: (503) 620-9801 or
branpo@teleport.com |
| Website: |
Richard Dahm
Madubi Drums
Marysville, Wa
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Richard is a custom drum maker and facilitator, He teaches drum making
and repairing in his workshop in Marysville as well as classes at Discover
University. Available in the greater Washington area, he leads drum events
at SCA events and private team building seminars. His workshop and dance
hall are available for lessons, Drum circles, Play week ends or general
rental. |
| Availability: Richard has a full time Job with flexible hours |
| Contact Info: rich.dahm@siemens.com
(425) 503 7924 or (360) 659 0502 |
| Website: http://www.madubidrums.com |
Pamela Danz
Maple Ridge, B.C.
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Pamela's introduction to drumming transpired over a decade ago.
Having explored a variety of drums, she connected to what she calls her
'Roots in Rhythm'. In combination with her experience and interest as a
group facilitator, she trained with Arthur Hull in both Seattle and Hawaii
of 2001. Building community through the power of the drum has become her
passion. Proceeds from regularly held drum circles are donated to the long
awaited arts centre in her community. Pamela has worked with the well
elderly, women in pregnancy, people with special needs, elementary, and high
school students. Her mission is to inspire others and spread the spirit.
Possible venues include; festivals, workshops, retreats, schools, business
events and parades (with her drum troupe, 'Rhythm Method') |
| Availability: Pamela is available in the Fraser Valley and Lower
Mainland of Vancouver. Other cross country ventures are always possible! |
| Contact Info: pdanz@telus.net or
(604)462-1280 |
Don Davidson
Davenport, California
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In addition to an extensive background in drum music of
the African Diaspora, Don has a special passion for finding and freeing the
resources within people and communities and dedicating them toward fun,
growth and learning across areas such as creativity, team building,
cross-cultural communication, leadership and celebration. He has served with
Arthur Hull and Village Music Circles from its inception and teaches hand
drumming at the University of California at Santa Cruz. Relatedly, Don is an
Eagle Scout, a Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming with a
special emphasis in Business and Organizational Development and a
practitioner of Ericksonian Hypnosis. He is an endorsee of Remo Drum Co. |
Availability: Don travels extensively across the U.S.,
Canada, and Europe to serve
the smallest classrooms and the world's largest corporations. Virtually
anything, anytime,
anywhere. |
| Contact Info: 831-426-1110
davidson@cruzio.com |
| Website:
http://www.don-davidson.com |
Eric Donaldson
Vancouver, Washington
(Portland Oregon)
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Eric is the Owner/C.E.O. of Inner Rhythms, and is realizing
his long-standing dream of 'Rhythm Evangelism'. He brings over 35 years
experience in drumming; as a performing drummer/percussionist with many
nationally-known artists, and as past owner of both Pro Drum Shop (in
Portland, Oregon) and Donner Drum Company, building top-quality percussion
instruments. Today, Eric's primary focus is organizing and facilitating
Community Drum Circles, introducing the 'power of rhythm' to everyone he
comes in contact with. Eric facilitates drum circles that are open to
everyone, circles that are geared to festivals, circles for corporate
functions and team-building, and more. |
| Availability: Eric will create a drum circle almost anywhere,
almost anytime... |
| Contact Info: By phone at 360-695-0764 and 360-281-0756 or
email: eric@innerrhythms.net |
| Website:
www.InnerRhythms.net |
John Hayden
JAMTOWN
Seattle, Washington
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Unique, hands-on rhythm events for business teambuilding,
community development and multicultural school programs. John delivers your
message with the power of music (sizes 5 to 500.) Communities served include
Experience Music Project (EMP), YMCA, Head-Start, Girl Scouts, and schools
and businesses in the Northwest. Since 1995, John has worked with artisans
around the world importing musical instruments. His company, JAMTOWN,
features multicultural rhythm packs including intuitive rhythm games that
celebrate the common bond all people share through rhythm. John has written
and produced three artisan videos, group rhythm activity guides (featured in
Arthur Hull's book, Drum Circle Spirit) and children’s songs- included in
the award winning JAMTOWN Junior Rhythm Pak. |
| Availability: 24 / 7 "This is what I do." |
| Contact Info: ph:206 632-9136 fax:206 633-3892 email:
jamtown@hotmail.com |
| Website: www.jamtown.com |
Lulu Leathley
Vancouver, BC
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Lulu is a facilitator and teacher in Vancouver, Canada. She
has been facilitating in the schools for the past 5 years with children from
early childhood to high school. She has attended numerous Seattle Playshops
with Arthur Hull as well as Hawaii 2000. She was a mentor at Hawaii 2001.
She does workshops with teachers for teambuilding, teaching rhythm in the
classroom and Boomwhacker Workshops too. She has also started working with
Special Populations, working in care facilities etc. as she attended the
Portland Health Rhythms Workshop in Sept. 2001. |
| Availability: Lulu is available in Lower Mainland and could
be easily talked into coming down to the Seattle area too! |
| Contact Info: 604-263-8640 or
lululeathley@telus.net |
Simone LaDrumma
Seattle, WA
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I've been teaching hand drumming and rhythmic expression
since '91 to people of all ages, genders and skill levels across the U.S.
and Canada. I 've also led workshops and drum circles for many years at,
among other places, Bumbershoot, WOMAD, the World Rhythm Festival, private
parties, schools, convents, weddings and every conceivable event where
humans gather to celebrate SOMETHING. My slogan: "Have drums, will travel" |
| Availability: Hey, this is what I do for a loving.
Just contact me! |
| Contact Info:
simone@ladrumma.com, (206) 632-2170 |
| Website: www.ladrumma.com |
Ed McNichol
Seattle, Washington
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Ed's a trained Facilitator and skilled Assistant
who has lead drum circles at Bumbershoot, the University Street Fair and at
private parties. Ed brings an energetic fun loving attitude, and likes to
emphasize the empowering aspects of drumming. He's assisted Arthur Hull at
numerous events for several years and graduated from the weekend
Facilitator's Playshop. Ed really enjoys putting on drum circles for
nonprofit organizations. And best of all - he's got a van! |
| Availability: Ed works full time, but is available nights and
weekends. He can open up weekday time for certain events. |
| Contact Info:
ed@mcnichol.com, 425-239-4414 (mobile) |
| Website: www.mcnichol.com |
Jill Sager
Eugene, Oregon
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Hands On Rhythm and Drum School in Eugene, Oregon, is a
school dedicated to serving community and individual wellness through the
healing art of hand drumming, percussion, and group rhythm making. Jill
Sager, the school’s founder, works in the Eugene/Springfield area with a
wide range of organizations facilitating drum circles for school children,
at-risk-youth, seniors, developmentally disabled adults, women survivors of
cancer, and the general population - through schools, conferences,
nonprofits, businesses, city recreation centers, and special events. |
| Availability: Weekdays and Weekends |
| Contact Info: 541-343-5920 or
Jsager22@aol.com |
Adam Weiner
Portland, Oregon
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Hello , My name is Adam Weiner . I am a percussionist,
facilitator and elementary school music teacher living in the Portland,
Oregon area. I have been facilitating drum circles for many years. Over the
past 6 years as an elementary music teacher I have taught over 1,000 kids to
drum and experience drum circles. I have on numerous occasions facilitated
circles for educators in the Portland area. Last fall I was the featured
presenter at the Oregon Education Associations annual statewide in-service
day. In Aug 2001 I started an adult community drum circle called "The
Belmont Drum Club;" I attended Arthur' Hull's Hawaii training in the summer
of 2001. I am available to facilitate Drum circles in the community,
corporate and educational settings. I will provide an event that will
strengthen community ties, build self-esteem, and inspire emotional growth.
Rhythm is the heart of the Cosmos, adam weiner |
| Availability: Please contact Adam regarding his
availability. |
| Contact Info:
Agum2@earthlink.net or call 503-232-2264 |
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Arthur
Hull is recognized as the father of the facilitated community drum circle
movement. He is a motivational speaker, keynote presenter and an
internationally acclaimed master at facilitating groups of people through a
common experience using music and rhythm.