An introduction and guide to the concepts of facilitating successful community rhythm-based events.

In 18th century France, letter writing became extremely fashionable, particularly amongst women. In this work, Dena Goodman opens up the world of these women though the letters which they wrote. Concentrating on the letters of four women from different social backgrounds, she shows how they came to womanhood through their writing.

An excellent resource for utilizing rhythm as a teaching and facilitation tool! Whether you are a beginner, part time jam artist, or seasoned musician, the activities in this book will give you hours of new ways to groove and play rhythms with others! All activities use easy to find instruments: Egg Shakers, Drum Sticks, Boomwhackers(r) Tuned Percussion Tubes, and REMO Sound Shapes(r). Plus, find excellent ideas on expanding your instrument collection with fun, durable, and inexpensive materials from any hardware store. The activities are great for participants of all ages, and the book includes a link to download FREE MP3's of rhythms and songs. *Over three dozen activities for "easy to find" (and make) percussion instruments - including, shakers, drum sticks, Boomwhackers(r), Tuned Percussion Tubes, and REMO Sound Shapes(r). * You, (or your participants) need no background in music to present or participate in the activities - they are designed for "auditory teambuilding." Add an auditory component to your experiential programming! *Includes links to FREE MP3 files with background "pulse tracks" to guide the speed of certain activities and vocal tracks that include the call and response songs " Bambale" and "Che Che Kule."

Body Jammin' is a collection of body music ensembles & activities designed for the music educator, music therapist and rhythm facilitator.

Percussionist Arthur Hull has used drum circles to build team spirit among managers at Motorola, to ease tensions between rival street gangs, and to improve communication in Wall Street investment firms. He led a rhythm event in Red Square in Moscow -- the first celebration other than a military one there in many years. His appearances with major musical figures such as Babatunde Olatunji and Mickey Hart, and his forthcoming appearances on major media, will propel Drum Circle Spirit forward as a leading self-help, spirituality, and New Age title.