Cape Cod Drumming News

November/December 2024

Drumming Through Trauma!


Every Thursday 11:30 - 12:30pm


Drumming Thru Trauma on the campus of Cotuit Center for the Arts is ongoing.

11:30 to 12:30 on Thursdays in the School House.

Beginners welcome. Drums available to share.

- It would be great if you would preregister but drop in is fine.

$15 per person.


CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION and additional info.

AFRICA OYE! Sunday 12/8/24

6-9pm on WOMR 92.1 FM


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Monthly Drum circle at the Mattapoisett Council on Aging.


Monthly Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. December18 Cost: Free (Donations welcome) Register w/ COA

https://www.mattapoisett.net/268/Council-on-Aging 

17 Barstow Street

P.O. Box 528

Mattapoisett, MA 02739

P: 508-758-4110


Did you know that drumming increases dopamine and serotonin levels, which help to help elevate our mood? In addition, it can help reduce stress, among other benefits. Check it out once and you won’t want to miss a beat! 

World Music Series Sponsored by CapeSymphony

 Caribbean Christmas with PanNeubean Steel


Celebrate the holidays with the infectious beats of reggae, soca, calypso, and a touch of Afro-Caribbean, contemporary, and jazz.

Date: December 14, 2024

Showtimes: 7:00pm

Featured Artist:

PanNeubean Steel

Location:

Cape Symphony Falmouth Campus

60 Highfield Dr, Falmouth, MA 02540

Click HERE for tix and info

Drumming for Recovery

Every Friday, Drumming for Recovery from 6-7pm at Wellstrong, 180 Teaticket Hwy, Falmouth. Free for anyone in active recovery. Bring a drum if you have one or let me know and I'll bring an extra. samholmstock@gmail.com



Tuesday Djembe Classes in Harwich.



Brian Porter is now teaching West African Drumming classes in Harwich. Tuesdays, he has a beginner djembe technique class from 4:00- 5:45 and an intermediate class from 6-8 @ Harwich Community Center. For more info contact Brian at djembefola727@gmail.com

We are currently looking for experienced djembe players and/or Drummer/percussionists to fill out the intermediate class.

Experience Drumming with Master Drummer


Issa Coulibaly


The first Sunday of the month:

December 1, 2024,

January 5, 2025,

February 2,

March 2,

April 6,

and May 4

5 – 6:30 pm at 79 Lakeshore Drive in Brewster, Ma.

$30 per class

Drumming for Fun and Wellness in Falmouth

Coming in February

A FUN, CREATIVE WAY TO REWIRE THE BRAIN!

Group drumming is an ancient practice for stress reduction, self-expression and community building. It is supported by ample scientific data to mitigate the symptoms of PTSD, stress, and anxiety. This program gives participants a physical and emotional outlet for healing. It’s a great adjunct to conventional therapies.

You don't need any experience or musical talent to take part.

In this drum class we’ll learn the basic hand positions and sounds, then we put those together to play rhythms. After we’ve played a couple of rhythms, we’ll combine them and listen as they respond back and forth to each other.

Utilizing the well-documented therapeutic properties of the drum, you can experience the life-giving power of drumming together. There are several benefits to the human mind-body-spirit system, which include de-stressing, exercising the upper body, developing creativity, improving mental clarity, and raising self-esteem and confidence. It is possible to express unresolved emotions with basic drumming. Drumming that takes place within a group or individually can offer mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual benefit for the participants. In a drumming session the facilitator can enable the participants to experience the positive benefits of social drumming. The benefits of the session are known to be personal to each participant as they follow their own life journey.

For more info and to register CLICK HERE

Outermost Bateria

Rehearsal and Gig Schedule

 We are having monthly rehearsals during the winter, with Jim & Teri. Donation $10-$20 suggested, or as you are able. Location will be Wellfleet Adult Community Center (formerly COA) 715 Old Kings Highway, Wellfleet.

Sat Dec 14 practice 1-4pm
Sat Jan 18 practice 1-4pm
Friday Feb 14 practice 1-4pm
Sat March 15 practice & OB birthday party 1-?pm

For new members, please come to rehearsal and get to try out a couple different instruments and/or just listen at first and we’ll get you up to speed. ALL WELCOME!


Next up is an awesome gig! Thanks to André Lima, the Outermost Bateria will be performing at Cape Cod Symphony Presents: Brazilian Carnival along with Movement Arts Cape Cod. The event is Saturday Feb 15 from 3-6 in Falmouth. Mark your calendars.

 
 


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Drum Strategies for Healing
samholmstock@gmail.com
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