About Drum Circles
Drum Circles have existed since the beginnings of human existence. Sitting around a fire making spontaneous music together after a meal is the root of the drumcircle tradition and from it has sprung every other form of music.
The modern usage of the term drumcircle travels far and wide. They exist in sacred ceremonies and spontaneously arise at festivals. They are used as a tool in schools, hospitals, prisons and all kinds of therapeutic settings. They can have a leader or appear to be leaderless. They can contain many other percussion instruments as well as drums, and song and dance can all be part of the mix.
Improvisation is a key element of a drumcircle. If you are not allowed or encouraged to improvise you have wandered into a drum class or a drum ensemble rehearsal.
By their nature they are open to everyone regardless of experience age or ability. Their purpose includes the aim of connecting the participants and creating a sense of community.