Third Wednesday of the Month at 6:15 pm
Sessions begin at 6:15 pm
Free of Charge
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HealthRhythms Group Drumming Sessions are drum circles that meet monthly on the third Wednesday of each month. Participants choose from a wide array of percussion instruments, and are invited to join facilitator Frank Thompson in improvising rhythms during the hour-long session. No experience required, rather sessions use the drums as a fun gateway activity to build community using recreational music making – simply put, making-music for joy, community and to let go of some stress. It’s for everyone, because anyone can drum!
Drums are provided, all you need to bring is enthusiasm!
Getting Here
Led By
Frank Thompson
Frank is a professional drum circle facilitator and educator. He is the founder of the AZ Rhythm Connection (AZRC) and has been facilitating rhythm for over 30 years. Frank is a Teaching Artist and resident artist at many Arizona musical arts and community based institutions. Including Free Arts of Arizona, the Musical Instrument Museum (Curator of West African and Latin Drumming Programs), Arizona Musicfest, He is a former Faculty Associate at Arizona State University. Frank is former Vice-Chair of Ear Candy Charities and Board Member of TheCancer Support Center of Arizona. He is the Author of One Drum and A Dream. He serves as the Director of Training and Head of Creative Arts for One Day Adventures Team Building Events. Co-Founder, Drumming Through The Heart with Dr. David Engstrom, Ph.D., ABPP. Facilitator and Program Developer: Honor Health Therapeutic Drumming and Music for Infusion programs. National Trainer, REMO Drum Company: Health Rhythms Protocol. Pre-Approved Continuing Education Provider, Certified Board of Music Therapists.