Community Drum Circle with Katy Gaughan

Experience a Community Drum Circle with Katy Gaughan

Percussionist Katy Gaughan
Katy Gaughan

 Quince Orchard Library
Friday, August 10, 2018
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM



Katy Gaughan is a professional drum circle facilitator, percussionist, retreat leader, and event organizer whose mission is to bring people together to experience the healing power of drumming and rhythm.
 
She currently plays djembe, dunun, sangban, kenkeni, conga, bongos, dumbek, frame drum, and percussive instruments. She is the percussionist for Djesben, a trio that has been playing its own unique world-jazz-groove music since 1999. 

Katy says on her website: "I am impassioned by the energy that is created when people gather together to drum, make music, dance and connect. I’ve experienced first hand the transformative power of impromptu collaborative music making HUNDREDS OF TIMES! For me and all the people I’ve drummed with! From age 0-99, we can all drum and feel that positive energy that comes from connecting with our own heart beat and the heart beats of those around us. Plus it’s FUN!!!!"



The health benefits of drumming are increasingly being researched and documented.
Scientific studies have shown that group drumming on a regular basis can:

Percussionist Katy Gaughan in a Summer Drum Circle
Summer Drum Circle
Boost the immune system.
Reduce stress.
Synchronize the left and right brain hemispheres, which allows for deeper self awareness and creativity.
Support the production of endorphins.
Increase alpha waves which allows relaxation.
Release or transform negative feelings.
Invite present moment awareness.

Drumming is being used in a wide variety of health care settings to help people with cancer, Parkinson’s, sementia, Alzheimers, ADD, addiction, depression, and trauma.



Every human being has a heart beating like a drum. The pulse of life comes from each heart beat. When our rhythms are in sync, we feel better about ourselves. When our rhythms align to positive energy, we are uplifted. When our rhythms are given expression, our creativity awakens.

Rhythm is our internal gage for harmony. Drumming is the tool. Let us discover and maintain our wellness rhythms through individual and group music making and let the ripples we create bring joy to the world one beat, one rhythm, one harmonic convergence at a time.

Dozens of people gathers for a community drum circle
Community Drum Circle

No experience is needed for this exciting event.
Drums provided or bring your own.
Register today! Attendance is limited.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Quince Orchard Chapter.

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