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Local Community Supporters of
Synergy Rhythm Events
 Norman
Arts Council
Founded
in 1976, the NORMAN ARTS COUNCIL (NAC) enriches the
Norman community by stimulating its artistic, cultural and economic
growth. The NAC provides financial assistance, program opportunities,
information and advocacy for the arts and humanities in Norman. NAC
programs expand our children's education, improve the quality of life
for all Norman's citizens, and celebrate the excitement and vitality
that the arts bring to the community. Synergy Rhythm Event
Guest Artist Programs and Educational Support Groups in the Norman
Public Schools are provided by NAC funding!
 Leukemia
& Lymphoma Society
The Oklahoma Chapter of The Leukemia &
Lymphoma Society provides education, support, and services for Oklahomans
dealing with blood cancers. The Community Cancer Coalition, comprised of
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, INTEGRIS Health, Mercy Health System,
and the OU Medical Center, sponsors a fall Wellness Retreat and a Health
and Wellness Drumming support group every second Thursday of the month at
the OU Health Sciences Center for Healthy Living. For more information
about the drumming support group or other activities, please contact
Sherry Martin at (405) 943-8888.
Innergy,
LLC
Innergy, LLC, is a
company dedicated to providing holistic education and training
opportunities for wellness of mind, body, and spirit. With backgrounds in
counseling and a passion for helping those in care-giving professions, we
believe we can help you begin to rediscover your passion and
purpose. Innergy, LLC uses ADD-FIRE Health and Wellness Synergy
programs for their training workshops. For more information on
upcoming workshops, visit their website by clicking the link above, or by
contacting Whitney Kaupke or Deanna Wilkenson at (405) 818-8364 or (405)
408-3213.
 Dr.
Jim Arnold - Dr. Jim Arnold is a retired physician
that has inspired countless people in Oklahoma and beyond to pursue the
benefits of drumming as a tool for wellness and recreation. He makes
beautiful one of a kind Ashiko drums that are sought after by many
drummers for their beauty and quality. It's an honor to call Dr. Jim
a friend and fellow drummer.
 Arts
Power Oklahoma
ArtsPower
is a project of the Business Circle for Arts Education, dedicated to the
students at Oklahoma's 1,073 public & private elementary schools.
Because more and more business leaders recognize that arts education
boosts brainpower. ADD-FIRE proudly
supports ArtsPower efforts to improve arts and education in Oklahoma
schools!
National Support for
Synergy Rhythm Events
 Health
Rhythms™
Get
the latest on drumming with health and wellness from REMO's Heath
Rhythms. Insightful and informative information along with
research in using rhythm based activities in therapy. ADD-FIRE
Clinician Todd Balcom,MT-BC is a trained Health Rhythms Facilitator in
providing wellness and empowerment drumming programs.
Village
Music Circles
Arthur
Hull is the founder of Village Music Circles™ and is a Signature
Series Endorser/Designer of REMO's World Percussion Ashiko
Drums. He is a Master Drum Circle Facilitator (DCF) and the author
of the book "Drum Circle Spirit" which is a must for any DCF.
ADD-FIRE event facilitators
have completed
Village Music Circles™ facilitation training workshops!
 REMO
Drums
REMO Drum Company is an avid supporter of
music therapy, health and wellness, and the spirit of community
drumming. REMO World Percussion instruments provide professional
quality sound and durability at prices people can afford! ADD-FIRE
uses REMO World Percussion Instruments exclusively for many programs!
 American
Music Therapy Association
The AMTA is the national
organization music therapists. AMTA sets standards and guidelines
for completion of educational requirements for music therapy education and
is active on a national/regional level to promote the efficacy of
music therapy provided by trained professionals. If you are
interested in music therapy as a career choice or would like to know how
to find a music therapist in your area...this is a great place to
start. ADD-FIRE clinician Todd Balcom,MT-BC is a member of the
AMTA
Here are some other Drum Circle
Facilitators from around the world who help spread the rhythm fire
and contribute to a better world community!
Christine Stevens & Up
Beat Drum Circles - California
Christine Stevens
is a modern day troubadour who introduces people all over the world to
musical expression in the form of drum circles. Through her company UpBeat
Drum Circles, Christine offers programs for corporate teambuilding,
diversity training, and personal growth seminars. A featured speaker,
Christine is equally at home in the middle of a 1,000-person drum circle
or on the podium addressing thousands of professionals. As Director of
Music Therapy and Wellness Programs at Remo Drum Company, Christine has
led music and wellness seminars in England, Japan, Hong Kong, Korea,
Taiwan, and the United States.
 Bob
Bloom - Drumming About You
DRUMMING ABOUT
YOU is a hands-on program that provides an atmosphere in which
rhythmic entrainment happens for students, educators, administrators, and
family members. Rhythmic entrainment is an effective strategy for team
building and curriculum enrichment. Participants are engaged by the same
elements of music-making that create an experience of success for
everyone: group participation, individual contribution, communication, and
goal setting.
Sha
Drums - Belfast, Northern Ireland
Sha is a drum circle facilitator bringing drums into N. Ireland as a
tool for peace and greater understanding in his country. I had the
distinct honor of getting to know Sha while training in Dallas. He
is a dynamic DCF and never has a "short story" to
tell!
 Pamela
Lynn & Freestyle Drummin' - Canada
Pam's ability to
entertain and inspire others comes from here passion for life and her love
of drumming. She has a diverse world drumming background, which includes
completing intensive community drum facilitator training and certification
programs with World renowned Drum Facilitator Arthur Hall. REMO’S
HealthRHYTHMS facilitators Training with Barry Bittman, MD and Christine
Stevens, MA, MSW, MT-BC.
 Drum
Jam - United Kingdom
Somesh De Swardt is an expert DCF from
the U.K. His website has some great articles on group drumming, you
can order books and music, and learn more about the art and applications
of the drum circle. Thanks Somesh for your
contributions!
 Ed
Haggard and The
Love Drums - Nashville, TN
Ed loves to drum. He taught himself to play his dad's
drum kit when he was a boy, mostly by playing along with records. Ever
since then, he's been tapping on the furniture, the steering wheel, and
everything else that makes a sound. Presently, his two main interests with
drumming are the amazing West African traditions and the modern American
drum circles. Ed facilitates community rhythm events and performs
and records in the Nashville area.
 Everybody
Drum & Ken Crampton - Fredericksburg, VA
Ken has a great rhythmic spirit and add
greatly to DCF community. His website has some great photos of
drumming in action as well as a wealth of information on drum circle
activities going on in his area.
 DRUM WORKS
" In 1999 I made my first djembe. Upon completion of that drum, it
became magically apparent to me that drum making could be my full time
endeavor. And so, DRUMWORKS is born, an effort to love my work and provide
people with the instruments so they can enjoy rhythm as much as I
do."
IF you have a drumming
site or would like to recommend one of your favorites please E-mail us
at:
tbalcom@rhythmevents.com
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