Introduction: Welcome to Different Drum

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‘Different Drum’ is a different, unique and hands-on ‘event’ that gives a chance for people of all ages to have a musical (and rhythmic) experience and share the wonder of playing percussive music together.

Satisfied Clients have included;---

• Chelmsford YMCA (E2E);
• Christian family Church, Kesgrave
• Community Church Rayleigh
• Dads n’ Kids Club, Rayleigh
• Edward Francis School, Rayleigh
• EST Connexions
• Grove Infant School, Rayleigh
• King Edmund School, Rochford
• Life in Abundance, Shoeburyness
• Northwick Park School, Canvey
• PACT Network
• Rayleigh Young Carers
• Rochford Extended Schools
• Southend Integrated Youth Support Services
• TACT
• Westborough School, Southend
• South Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust - Open Arts
• Barons Court Infant School Saturday Arts Club
• Havens Hospices (Staff)
• St. Michael's Church Gidea Park
• Havens Hospices Children's Saturday Morning Club
• Fitzwimarc School
• Cedar Hall School
• Lancaster School
• Shoebury Fair

What is Different Drum?

‘Different Drum’ is a different, unique and hands-on ‘event’ that gives a chance for people of all ages to have a musical (and rhythmic) experience and share the wonder of playing percussive music together.

It is an interactive and accessible opportunity for self-expression based around a group-drumming workshop commonly called a drum circle - that brings people together of all ages, genders and cultures to share, learn, explore and discover the power of rhythm.

What happens in Different Drum?

A facilitator* enables everyone to express themselves through playing hand drums and percussion instruments in a drum circle, a relaxed yet structured environment. A drum circle is a percussion orchestra – creating music there and then.

Who will facilitate?

*Steve Cooper - an experienced musician with over 30 years involvement in music. I have played in Folk, Jazz, Blues and Rock bands, Musicals, Choirs, Marching Bands and Orchestras, playing trumpet (in the past) and currently play Guitar, Drums and Percussion. I also have 15 years experience working with children and young people in the voluntary and statutory sector (I’m currently a Connexions Personal Advisor.)

Where can it take place?

Almost any setting including music clubs, youth clubs, work places etc.

What about instruments?

A variety of hand drums and percussion instruments from around the world will be provided.
**Thank you to Green Hills Christian Trust for providing funding towards the purchase of Instruments.**