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Drum Circle Group in Rochester - Meetup.com

Meet other local hand drummers, percussionists, and other kinds of musicians interested in playing in drum circles. Experience and ownership of equipment aren't required, as we encourage sharing and mutual respect. Sessions might occasionally include instruction and technique before open circles start.

Location: Rochester, NY 14620 43.13-77.6 14620US
Founded: Jan 27, 2008
Member Fee: none
Rating: 4.75
Members: 32
Meetings: 3 so far
  • "It is lots of fun!"Carl

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Recent Meetings

Fri May 16, 5:45 PM
2 attended (est.) – 4.0
Sat May 3, 5:00 PM
5 attended (est.) – 4.75
Sat Apr 26, 5:00 PM
8 attended (est.) – 5.0

What's New?

  • "Hi Everyone, Craig has asked me to extend an invite to everybody in the group to come and drum at a beautiful piece of land he owns. He calls it Gracie's Quarry and it is very park-like. I'm pretty..."

  • Joined May 19, 2008

    "Started lessons at Mango Bush on Elton in February. I love my djembe, which I purchased from Michael Markus in NYC. I'd love to find more opportunities to play with others, because I sound so much better in a group than when I'm alone."

  • "Hey Dave, Just want to thank you for starting this group. Me and the wife can't wait to attend a meetup with everyone. "

  • Joined May 18, 2008

    "Hello and Aloha everyone. Wonderful to find a drum circle here in rochester just as me and my wife decided to start hand drumming lol. We are artists at heart and our journey has led us now to music, so hopefully we can learn fast and have fun...)"

  • "hi Donna -- I'm sure you'll be great even without lessons. In another week I'll be posting my schedule, including the 2nd Sat of each month. Welcome aboard!"

  • Joined May 17, 2008

    "Hi, I am new to hand drumming. I have recently purchased a new djembe and am interested in learning how to play. I am planning to take lessons and hopefully will be good enough to participate in a drum circle."

  • "Hi Gary, I think you'll find this to be a fun drumming crew....I won't be there tomorrow, but hopefully next time around."

  • "Announcing a new meeting for Drum Circle Group in Rochester - Meetup.com! What: Drumming in a park When: Friday, May 16, 5:45 PM Where: Click the link below to find out! Meeting Description:..."

  • "Carl asked me about the folding tripod I've been bringing. It's called a "Travel Chair". I think I ordered it from a place like this: http://www.comfor... Dave..."

  • "hi Gary -- I have a schedule conflict this weekend, lest I would have been leading a circle tomorrow. Welcome aboard!"

  • Joined May 9, 2008
  • "hey Craig -- now that Carl explained which Craig you are, NOW I remember ;-) Sorry about that. I didn't make the connection."

  • "Hey Craig! Glad to see you joined."

  • Joined April 28, 2008

    "I love the energy created. Enjoy the dance as well as the drumming. More likely to play sticks, rattle, something carried while circling the fire. Plan to get more involved."

  • Added by Dave on April 28, 2008

    "This one's about using music you have/the radio to learn... kind of needs some editing, but here it is for now. Dave ******************* For me, I always tell people to listen to whatever they like..."

  • Joined April 27, 2008

    "To be honest, I have never ever drummed or anything before, and I have no idea what i'm doing lol...but I do like to try new things, and I had a really good time at the first meeting, and would love to do it again"

  • Joined April 27, 2008

    "Hello! Im a seperated, 44 years young woman who loves the sound of the drums! Looking for friends with same interest!"

  • "hi all -- we had 12 people show up tonight! Seems there was good word of mouth. Unfortunately, none of us had a camera... if you would like to share any thoughts about tonight, please do so. Things..."

  • "I really think that it would be best if we could meet in a park. A drum circle really does belong outside, because it lends to the essence of what a circle is: an offering of our rhythms to the heavens...."

  • Added by Shira Granote on April 24, 2008

    "I'm leaving Rochester, and need to sell my jembe from Burkino Faso, which was brought back and I bought about 3 years ago. It's beautiful and has a really nice sound. If anyone is intersted in buying..."

  • "Announcing a new meeting for Drum Circle Group in Rochester - Meetup.com! *PLEASE* RSVP ASAP -- we need at least 5 people to make 4/26 work. What: First meeting! When: Saturday, April 26, 5:00 PM Meeting..."

  • Joined March 27, 2008

    "Yay! I'm excited to have found this group, since my Jembe is in serious need of love!"

  • Joined March 23, 2008

    "Hi! Last week, with great hesitation, I took part in my first group drumming lesson -- and immediately became a convert. I look forward to learning more!"

  • Added by Dave on March 22, 2008

    "hi all (and welcome to recently joined members), Yes, we've had a slow start due to trying to nail down a location. We've been trying to coordinate with Psychic's Tyme, but it seems other groups nailed..."

  • Joined March 22, 2008

    "Hey Karen and Dave! Thanks for the invite Dave. Looking forward to drumming with you again. Dang, I sure need the practice, and you lead a great circle 'cause your kind to beginners like me. "

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