| OUR WORK-SHOPS "BridgeWorks" Creativity, Tranformation, Team-building. The Earth's First People, also known as our ancient ancestors, were very well aware of how to use the dynamics of a circle to bridge communication gaps and create connection between others. This almost intangible method of connection is a precious, if little understood human resource. Involvement in drumming boosts creativity, and encourages synergy and co-operation within the group. Drumming relieves stress, and is a fun and healthy method of self-expression and friendly competition. Encourages unity and teamwork through shared experience. Medicine Drum Circles and Gatherings are an ancient and time-honoured tradition of problem solving and teamwork. Self-empowerment A "BridgeWorks" Drumming Event is a unique and exilhirating experience! * Easy to learn * Multi-faceted Drummers stay engaged. * Novelty! Tired of the same old "cookie cutter" events? |
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CORPORATE DRUMMING Corporate Drumming is a cost-effective way to reduce stress and improve productivity. Fortune 500 companies across the country are now holding weekly employee drum circles as an expression of commitment to team-building and employee satisfaction. The bottom line is that drumming saves money, according to the findings of a new study (Bittman, et al) When employees of a U.S. company participated in drumming sessions with their co-workers, analysts projected an 18.3% reduction in turnover, saving the company ,100 in costs associated with hires. That's a return on investment of .57 saved for every dollar invested! Moreover, study author Bittman found that six weeks after the sessions ended, participants continued to report a 62% improvement in mood, suggesting that the benefits of drumming can continue long after the music has ended. The Science Behind Corporate Drumming The economic and health benefits of drumming have been scientifically researched and documented in publications including USA Today, The Washington Post, and The Los Angeles Times, and several top scientific journals. Scientists have found that corporate drumming can increase employee retention, and improve mood and stress levels - all of which can have a big impact when it comes down to the bottom line. Why Toyota Drums Toyota recently spent $20,000 to outfit a room on the top floor of a recreation centre in Torrance, California, with drums for 40 people. Drum circles are about twice a week, and more than 3,000 Toyota associates have participated in drum circles. The response has been overwhelmingly positive. "It was such a powerful metaphor for high-performance team-work and what those high-performance teams can look like," said associate and development manager for Toyota, Ron "R.J." Johnson. "It was an incredible adventure in team-building for our associates." *The Outcomes You Can Expect for Your Company Corporate drumming creates a powerful metaphor for effective team-work, while improving mood and combating fatigue. The results you can expect for your company is that drumming will... * Reduce stress *Boost morale * Re-ignite purpose * Increase workplace satisfaction * Improve employee loyalty * Infuse creativity * Fosters the dynamics enhancing inspiration, imagination and creativity. * Stimulates Right-Brain (creative) response. * Encourages appropriate and quicker decision-making, risk-taking and non-verbal understanding * Encourages a more connective/expressive social environment * Enhances and develops team-spirit through co-operation * Facilitates connection of disparate workplace cultures. * Ancient wisdom of the drum circle can create a shared experience, even amoung geographically diverse location. We're Ready! If you're ready for a quote on a corporate drumming experience for your company, please contact the Intuit WorldWide office at (905) 560-1125. The corporate drumming experience is not about learning to play the drum - it's all about creating results for your team. In fact, prior musical experience is not necessary. You don't even have to bring a drum. We provide all the drums needed for your team. Let us provide the most unique drumming experience that will have a lasting impact on your organization! CircleWorks Health and Wellness What is CircleWorks? CircleWorks is a Medicine Drum Zone workshop that focuses on the health benefits of drumming from a mind/body perspective. Circleworks is based upon national research pointing out the documented medical benefits of drumming and its effects on stress and immune system function. The Science Behind CircleWorks The science behind CircleWorks is based upon the Medicine Drum Zone Drumming Protocol, a specific step-by-step musical therapy intervention scientifically shown to reverse the classic stress response and increase natural immune-cell activity. Researchers have developed a protocol by process of trial and error, analyzing group drumming to determine exactly what elements of the activity produce health benefits. Research The health benefits of drumming have been scientifically researched and documented in many major publications including USA Today, The Washington Post, and The Los Angeles Times, and several top medical journals. For more information on the health benefits of drumming, see the Research page. Who is CircleWorks for? Circleworks is for people of all ages and all stages of health. No musical ability is necessary. All drums are supplied. This is not about learning musical technique. It is all about health and well-being. CircleWorks is a perfect fit for: *Assisted living facilities * Group Homes * Nursing Homes * Hospitals * Special Needs Schools * Training Seminars * Retreats * Churches * Corporations * Businesses * Substance Abuse Programs Testimonials Here are a few testimonials: "Ageless feeling." "The rhythm seemed to relax us and heightened the fellowship." "Enjoyed the togetherness along with the individuality. Rhythm is such an emotional connector to your inner feelings. Thanks." Program Opportunities Medicine Drum Zone offers CircleWorks workshops in a variety of settings including... * Work-shops on team-building; community building; stress reduction; spirituality and health; burn-out; self-care; personal growth * Retreats * Corporate Wellness Seminars We're Ready! If you're ready for a quote on a health and wellness experience, please contact the Intuit WorldWide office at (905) 560-1125. Our health and wellness drumming workshops are not about learning to play the drum - they are all about creating results. Previous musical experience is not necessary! All drums and world percussion instruments are supplied. Let us provide a powerful drumming experience that will have a lasting and healthy impact on all! School Work-shops and Kid's Drum Club Bring the Medicine Drum Zone To Your School! Our team from the Medicine Drum Zone regularily travel throughout the Golden Horseshoe offering hands-on participation and interactive drumming work-shops We provide all drums and world percussion instruments. Our work-shops are joyful, engaging and highly participatory. Work-shops are available for kids in Junior Kindergarten through university age students. From the folks who brought you the Power of Rhythm Multi-Cultural Show, and Sticks&Stones...the dynamics of bullying... Our latest production: the Medicine Drum Zone... Coming at ya, Spring 2006! Medicine Drum Zone Kid's Drum Club! "The Drum is the heart-beat of music... the music is the Power of Rhythm." Before we were even born, we all experienced the "surround-sound" of the drum, the heart-beat of music. Thus, as our ancient ancestors knew, we instinctively know, and are drawn to this very human and elemental rhythm which contains the power to soothe, heal and energize. The Medicine Drum Zone Kid's Club offers an all- inclusive, unique and "self-taught" learning experience starting from the drum, the "heart-beat" of music." The Medicine Drum Zone Kid's Club is an exploration and experience of empowerment specifically designed for kids that helps them discover that, not only can ALL play a musical instrument, but that, together, we ALL can create harmonies, and are therefore ALL part of the elemental "power of rhythm." * 1-hour workshop explores basic multi-cultural world rhythms CONTACT: Fred May Medicine Drum Zone Work-Shops are also available to special interest groups such as Corporaton and other Leaders, Health and Wellness Groups, Elementary and High School classrooms, Recreation Centres, Day Camps Birthday Partys (including Special Needs) for "kids of all ages, from 6 to adult. We also do Special Events! WORK-SHOP SHOWS Power Of Rhythm Multi-Cultural Show www.powerofrhythm.50megs.com Sticks And Stones...the dynamics of Bullying |
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