Soul Drums
e-newsletter 2007_07
July 2007
Hello
Welcome to the summer edition of the Soul Drums Talking Drum e-newsletter!
Check out some of our upcoming events and announcements from Retreats (including a BC retreat!) to our much-anticipated Book launch CALP Sponsored teacher training programs and more...
Hope to see you online, in the store or at one of our events soon!
All the best from everyone at Soul Drums Ltd. Have a wonderful summer!
IN THIS ISSUE:
- Student Recital
- Summer Drummer
- Retreat Winner
- Drum Circle Events & Training
- Welcome New Staff
- Book Launch
- Earthdance 2007
1. Another Successfully Soulful Student Recital
A very special thanks to everyone who made our student recital a "standing room only" success this year.
Thank you students and the All-Star Studio Band, as well the St. Michaels College Drum Line who wowed us with their technique and talent, and who also perform at local Argos games, directed by our own Michael Beauclerc! (Check out our website for pictures on the photo page soon!) Way to go everyone!
2. Summer Drum Lesson Package
It's not too late to take advantage of our Summer Drummer Lesson Program... Save BIG $$$ and get a FREE Soul Drums Power Drum Set Tune-up.
3. Retreat Weekend 2 for 1 Winner
We are pleased to announce our winner is Tatiana Mitchell. Congratulations!!!
For more information on our retreats, keep reading...
4. Drum Circle Events and Training
Attention Teachers, Therapists, Hand Drum Lovers and Drum Circle Facilitators: The following three events give you a chance to train with North America's finest Drum Circle Facilitators!!
A) Teacher training for Drum circles in the Classroom!
For the 7th great season, in association with C.A.L.P. once again Soul Drums offers its highly popular course on drum circle facilitation for teachers, with Doug Sole. Open to everyone, and financial support is also offered to all elementary all teachers by the TORONTO , HALTON , PEEL, SIMCOE COUNTY, SIMCOE MUSKOKA, AND YORK REGION BOARDS OR EDUCATION.
Click here for additional registration information and dates!
Click here if you are an Elementary School Teacher for our CALP brochure.
B) Fall Retreats...
We have secured TWO dates and locations for our highly attended annual Fall Soul Drums Retreat Weekend
1. Oct 12-14 at the Hockley Valley Ecology Retreat Center.
This year's fall retreat will be facilitated by Doug Sole. Cost is $329.99 plus taxes. Food and lodging included. Limited space available; please contact the store for more information and/or to secure your spot. Click Here for additional info.
2. Oct 26, 27, 28th Our West Coast Retreat will be held on Vancouver Island.
This west coast retreat will held at the beautiful setting of the YMCA Camp Thunderbird in Sooke BC. Located in the Sooke Hills, a half hour from Victoria, the Thunderbird Outdoor Center sits on 1200 acres of forest, with kilometer after kilometer of hiking trails, spectacular views, a pristine 7 acre lake, a wood burning sauna, and lots of fresh air, Thunderbird is a natural wonderland. Please register with Rhonda Maguire at spirittouchcnhp@hotmail.com or at 250-380-6428. $279.99 all-inclusive, plus taxes.
C) Arthur Hull is Coming to Town!
Village Music Circles presents Facilitating Human Potential Through Rhythm with Arthur Hull- A Canadian Drum Circle Facilitation Play Shop! Aug 24, 25, 26 $360 US. (Registration fee only, rooms and food not included.) Contact Tim Gentle at tvgentle@gmail.com or 416-230-6365 to register. This program will end with a closing drum circle open to all, to be held at the Native Canadian Center (18 Spadina Road, just north of Bloor) from 3:00 pm till 5:00 pm. See you there, as we will be there too!
5. Our Staff Expands AGAIN!
The Soul Drums teaching Staff Expands again! In order to serve the growing needs of our community, we are very pleased to announce the appointment of highly regarded Korean Drumset teacher Ikjun Won to our educational team.
Call Soul Drums to register your lesson time and click here for more information about Ikjun.
6. Book Launch Media Event This Fall - You're Invited!!
Soul Drums Ltd. invites you to attend the press release media event and community drum circle launch of Doug Sole's highly anticipated new book "Human Rhythmic Energy -- Transformational Leadership for Classrooms, Communities and Corporations" Sept 18th at the Lula Lounge -- Hosted by Gord James from "Mornings 1050 AM CHUM Radio" with special guests Lance Secretan, The Soul Drummers, and you! RSVP by email to Soul Drums (sales@souldrums.com) to reserve your "No Charge" guest list ticket. Limited Space available. $20 general admission without reservation.
7. Earthdance 2007
A Community Awareness Drum Circle Not to be Missed!! GTA gives PEACE a DANCE The worlds premiere peace celebration.
On September 15th, 2007, Toronto will join over 340 locations in 57 countries for a peaceful celebration and harmony. Proceeds from Earthdance Toronto will be going to Peace by PEACE, an organization that teaches today's youth to be the peace makers of tomorrow. Click here to learn more about Earthdance.
Since its inception in 1996, Earthdance worldwide has enticed over 1,000,000 people to dance in over 360 cities in 70 countries raising over $1,000,000 for local and international charities.
Tickets available online at www.anandasound.com/earthdancetoronto.html
Kids under 14 free
Saturday September 15, 2007
Design Exchange TD Centre, 234 Bay Street
Opening/Labyrinth Walk 4:00 pm
Drum Circle 6:00 pm - facilitated by Doug Sole
Dance 7:30 pm
For more information or interview contact Anny Fyreagle at 416-769-1929 or afyreagle@mycybernet.net
Visit www.earthdance.org for all the worldwide locations.
