Rhythmic Alchemal Playshop: w/ Arthur Hull of VMC

RhythmetriX is thrilled to partner with Villaige Music Circles, where Arthur Hull, the founding father of modern drumming facilitation and global training legend, is coming to lend his 50 years of mastery to those willing to let loose and play. So what is this and how does it work? 

The Rhythmical Alchemy Playshop™ is for everyone! No experience is necessary. This experiential, family-friendly event offers people of all ages and backgrounds a playful and safe environment to explore the power of rhythm in our lives, both for professional facilitators and the average rhythm-loving humanoid! 

Program Content

In the Rhythmical Alchemy Playshop™ our rhythm community builds as we play, sing, dance and drum together. Using contact improvisation, vocals, rhythmical games, hand drumming and drum circle consciousness, we create musical fun in a nurturing place.

Explore expressive activities through musical ice-breakers, rhythm-play, vocal games, songs and theater improv for community-building fun!

This weekend experiential playshop provides 18-20 hours of rhythmical exploration, practice and fun! Facilitators of all backgrounds and experience levels will gain innovative motivational techniques and inspirational activities suitable for multiple group applications. Learn new approaches to recreational drumming!

Who Should Attend

• The Rhythmical Alchemy Playshop™ is for everyone!
• Teachers * Music Educators * Activities Directors * Music Therapists
• It is especially recommended for the playfully challenged
• DCFs ready to stretch their rhythm sensibilities are encouraged to attend
• Families have attended together
• Past participants have ranged from ages 4 to 89!

Provided Through the Program

• Interactive Drum Circle games adaptable to all ages and situations.
• Group Rhythm and Movement Play.
• Ice-breaker Games using basic facilitation skills.
• Vocal games and Theater improv.
• Musical improvisation Experiences using a variety of instruments
• Rhythm Church using pentatonicly tuned chimes & gongs
• Found Sound Orchestra and Jug Band
• Continuing Education Credits

Music therapists, social workers, college students and teachers may earn Continuing Education and Professional Development Credits through our training programs. Email outreach@drumcircle.com. 

Weeknd Schedule

Friday: 

6 PM - 9 PM intro circle. This is FAMILY FRIENDLY -- bring your friends and family, the more the merrier!!

Saturday: 

Session 1) 10 AM - 12:30 PM

12:30 - 1:30 PM Lunch Break

Session 2) 1:30 - 5 PM

Dinner Break from 5 - 7 PM

Session 3) 7 PM - 9 PM

Late Night: 9 - 10 PM

Sunday: 

Session 1) 10 AM - 1 PM

1 PM - 2 PM Lunch Break

Session 2) 2 PM - 4 PM

Clossing Community Circle: 5 PM - 6:30 PM

Check out VMC's Rhythmic Alchemy Playshop Page HERE for more details and information!