Schedule for May 7-9, 2010

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A full weekend of Drum Circle magic!

Here is the schedule for the May 7-9, 2010 Paralounge Drum Gathering. You will find a full schedule of fun and educational workshops and performances. Jana Broder of Drum Magic provides drums to those who want to participate. She has over 100 African Djembes to share, please take care of them, children rely on them every day!

Friday May 7, 2010

3:00 p.m :Native American style flute with Ray Wood

4:00 p.m :Opening Drum Circle

6:00 p.m :Paralounge Dinner

7:00 p.m :Rhythm Round Up "Amatuer Percussion Ensemble Contest"

9:00 p.m :Drum Circle

Saturday May 8, 2010

-early morning Yoga with Sandy Palmer

8:30 a.m :Breakfast

10:00 a.m :Facilitated Drum Circle with Jana Broder

11:00 a.m :Junior Jam with Dave Holland

12:00 p.m Lunch

1:00 p.m :Introduction to the Frame Drum with Dave Holland

2:30 p.m : Batucada "Traditional Samba Rhythms"

4:00 p.m : to be announced

4:00 p.m : Drum Magic "Children's Percussion Ensemble"

5:00 p.m Dinner

6:00 p.m Kids Performance

7:00 p.m Ritmo Blu

--Drum Circle--

Sunday May 9, 2010

--Early morning Yoga with Sandy Palmer

8:30 a.m Breakfast

10:00 a.m :Didgeridoo lessons. 

11:00 a.m :Rhythm Church

12:00 p.m Paralounge wishes you a safe journey home.

3:00 p.m May 7, 2010

3:00 p.m Native American Style Flute workshop. Instructor Ray Wood shares his knowledge on technique and skill with the Native American Style Flute. 

4:00 p.m Paralounge opening drum circle! Seats will be set up for drum circle participation until 5:30 p.m, then we will get ready for the Rhythm Round Up. We encourage everyone to have a great time drumming.

7:00 p.m May 7, 2010

Amatuer Percussion Ensembles compete for the most votes. Four Hundred Dollar cash prize to the winning ensemble.

9:00 p.m May 7, 2010 Drum Circle Begins!

Enjoy a beautiful bon-fire with hundreds of drums! Everyone is encouraged to participate.

Early morning Yoga

Early morning Yoga is before breakfast at 8:30 a.m

Sandy Palmer is the instructor, you can contact her at the booth with Shorty Palmer.

10:00 a.m May 8, 2010

10:00 a.m : Facilitated Drum Circle with Jana Broder. This is for all ages and skill levels. Drums are provided. We encourage the entire family to participate together.

11:00 a.m May 8, 2010

11:00 a.m Junior Jam with Dave Holland. Kids have an adventure in rhythm and learn about spontanious music.

2:00 p.m May 8, 2010

2:30 p.m  Samba Batucada Workshop Experience the high energy rhythms of the Brazilian street parade!  Learn to play traditional Brazilian rhythms on authentic samba school instruments like surdo, caixa, agogo, tamborim, ganza & more!  Facilitated by Brazilian born percussionist Rafael Pereira, this interactive workshop is guaranteed to have you on your feet, smiling and jammin’ to the Brazilian beat! 

4:00 p.m May 8, 2010

4:00 p.m Drum Magic Children's Percussion Workshop. Jana Broder shows kids how to play rhythms and have fun with the drums. Each child learns to perform for the audience later! Its great for children's self confidence and creativity.

6:00 p.m May 8, 2010

6:00 p.m Kids Percussion Ensemble. Children have fun playing the rhythms and songs that Jana Broder taught them. The children are always awesome!

7:00 p.m May 8, 2010

7:00 p.m Ritmo Blu.  A  high energy world percussion trio that offers entertaining, educational and multi-cultural performances.  With up to 100 instruments on stage, gathered from all over the world, this dynamic and accomplished trio presents international music which fosters community, diversity and teamwork. 

8:00 p.m May 8, 2010 Drum Circle Begins!

8:00 p.m Drum Circle Begins!

Sunday Morning

Early Morning Yoga with Sandy Palmer

10:00 a.m Didgeridoo Lessons with Jeremy Lembo. Beginner to Advanced techniques. Learn all about the Australian Didgeridoo.

11:00 a.m Rhythm Church with your host Clint Tipton. Bring drums, chimes, bells, Didgeridoos and all such fun instruments. Rhythm Church has no Religious content. During Rhythm Church you will explore the creativity of music and rhythm while enjoying self awareness and group intent. Participants enjoy a final moment of musical bliss before ending the event.

This is the current schedule. Keep checking back as we approach the event date, more will be posted here. Thank you for your interest in the Paralounge Drum gathering

1:00 p.m May 8, 2010

1:00 p.m Frame Drumming with Dave Holland. Dave Holland explains basic frame drumming techniques. Frame Drums are provided by Dave Holland.