4th Friday Drum Circle 

Drum circle/Music jam meeting in Newark DE.
Calling all drummers.

First Drum circle of 2012 is Jan 27th.

The Newark Arts Alliance is sponsoring a free informal drum circle (usually) on the fourth Friday of every month.  Note that the Newark Arts Alliance is in Market East Plaza on Main Street Newark, Delaware.

  • March 2012  Drum circle will be the 5th Friday, the 30th.  
There is another event at the NAA on the 4th Friday  => “The Art of Pairing”, Friday, March 23, 6-9pm, A tasting of five local beers matched with local cheeses will be presented.

In Nov and Dec we might change locations and or date.  Keep checking for more info.  But the rest of the year, we will meet 4th Fridays at the Gallery room of the Newark Arts Alliance.

NAA drum circle

 Be sure to check the NAA calendar for other events: http://www.newarkartsalliance.org/


This event will be moderated by Lorelei. The focus will be primarily on African and Mideast rhythms, but all drumming is welcome. Participants are asked to bring a drum or other percussion instrument, and melody instruments (such as flute, clarinet, etc.) are also invited. There can also be dancing, if space permits. Children should be accompanied by parents.  

No advance registration is needed. Donations for the NAA will be solicited but not required. Info: Lorelei.dancer@gmail.com  or (302) 464-0392
www.newarkartsalliance.org

NAA drum circle

Article in the University of Delaware Review about 4th Friday Drum Circle.
 

where to Buy Drums



More about drum circles

Drum circles are a relaxed event. Anyone is welcome to come and play along, regardless of their experience with drums or particular rhythms. Participants can clap along if they have no instrument and there are none left to borrow. Those who know some rhythms generally lead, keeping the rhythm steady, and the rest of the circle fills in and follows the lead. The speed may get faster or slower, especially when a session is winding down. Melody instruments can play dems/vamps, following the rhythms with 1-2 notes. Some songs do go well with certain rhythms, and sheet music is available to borrow for those.

 Or download some from www.bellydancesheetmusic.com