Nursing & Rehabilitation Home Drum Circles

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Intent

-Encouraging memory stimulation via Life Sound Tracks.

- Research Historical American Music Interest throughout the decades.

- Drums & other Percussion Instrument participation Serve to accent the grounding  quality of            the music within the mental  & emotional historic records of each client. 

- Using Classical Music to flood consciousness with wider atmospheric perspectives.

- Drum rhythms are often sustained under broader etheric compositions to help ground participants. This simple technique seeks to open a wider range of experiences of "depth & air". 

- Using drums in two or more separate, yet complimentary rhythmic parts, the circle participates    in creating their own unique rhythmic voice.

- Residents may be taught traditional rhythmic play: Afro-Cuban; West African, etc., where applicable

- Drumming/Music Programs are all staff inclusive.

- Staff are able to break from the rigors of traditional care by participating along side the residents they serve.

- Staff experiences the relief and the liberty that drumming & the music sessions can facilitate.