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Classes and Workshops
Rhythm in Schools
Rhythm and Healing
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The Rhythm Centre Trust gratefully acknowledge the generous help provided by the Auckland Regional Services Trust and the Waitakere City Council in making this project possible.
Mayor Bob Harvey patron of Rhythm Centre.
We are priviledged to have Bob Harvey, Mayor of Waitakere City, as patron of the Rhythm Centre Trust.

Image - tiny drum "Drumming together is exciting because of the immediacy, sound level and insistence. You know you are part of something bigger and you are not the only one holding it together, yet your contribution is important. You are part of a big sound-making team while at the same time you are being challenged creatively."

Fraser Bruce

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  Welcome to the Rhythm Centre  

what we offer

   The Rhythm Centre promotes rhythm, drumming and percussion to empower people via community performance events, village drum circles, rhythm in schools, corporate team building, festivals, practical workshops, instrument making and more.
   Whether you're new to rhythm, an accomplished drummer or want to explore the Rhythm Centre's corporate and educational programs, you'll find a wealth of information and useful resources on this site.

where we're located

unit 2/7 Westech Place in Kelston

what you will find here

:: Live drumming and performance in Village Drum Circles - all are welcome to participate.
:: Expert tuition for all ages in a wide range of rhythm classes & workshops.
:: Learn to make your own drums and construct rhythm instruments.
:: Corporate team-building workshops.
:: Explore and benefit from the fascinating world of rhythm and healing.
:: Check out the Rhythm Centre's ongoing Rhythm in Schools programs and workshops.
:: Use our growing resource library to network with rhythm and drum teachers, related organisations and drum makers in New Zealand and overseas.

rhythm in new zealand

Image - Introducing Fraser Bruce, Chairman of the Rhythm Centre Trust and a passionate drummerIntroducing Fraser Bruce - Chairman, Rhythm Centre Trust:
   "Drumming has such universal appeal, it inspired me to make this process readily available to the rest of the community. This resulted in an application in January 2000 to the Auckland Regional Services Trust for funding to set up a Rhythm Centre where instruments could be made and repaired, where people could come and play and find out where rhythm was happening in Auckland..." more about Fraser Bruce
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Harp lessons for beginners

Children and adults.Harps available for hire. Learn the basics of reading music and playing by ear. Ph Robyn 8133691 or 021 252 7632
more info at www.robynsutherland.com/info.html

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THE MELT

Ritual Rhythm and Moves

Drum/dance

come drum and dance with live music

Blockhouse Bay Boat Club, end of Endeavour St Blockhouse Bay.

Beginners welcome

Musicians wanted

drums supplied

Every Thursday 7pm $15.00

*go to classes and workshops/events for more details

Contact Fraser 09 817 3644

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Drum for Fun

Two Sessions, Free, drums supplied. see below..

Every Wednesday Starts 9th April through to 24th September 2008

5:00-6:00pm Grey Lynn Library, 474 Great North Rd, Grey Lynn

7:15 -8:15pm Lynfield YMCA Recreation Centre, Griffin Parrk Rd, Lynfield

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Traditional African Marimbas.. Join us to learn some great music. New classes from March 2008

Contact Fraser 0276 368 126 or 817 3644

Videos of Mhara Marimbas on youtube..

http://nz.youtube.com/watch?v=0zUH9qb5MD4

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Want to learn to make a Marimba?

Two 2 day workshops

16th to 18th May and 23rd to 25th May in Kelston... contact Ian Drower on 021 448801, or Fraser on 09 8173644

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Steel Band Orchestra. We are really excited to house this wonderful sounding orchestra of the Carribean, the band is also looking for people keen to learn to play. .....Contact Camille 836 4776 or 021 045 7368

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African drum and Dance. Join Yaw Boateng Tuesdays and Wednesday evenings Central Auckland Contact Yaw: zohzoh_414@hotmail.com 846 5913 021 031 6293

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New Taiko Drum Workshops start soon, go to www.tamashii.co.nz

 
next village drum circle

Image - Joining in during a village drum circle at the official opening of the Corbans Education & Arts Centre

When? Wednesdays

Every Wednesday Starts 9th April through to 24th September 2008

5:00-6:00pm Grey Lynn Library, 474 Great North Rd, Grey Lynn

7:15 -8:15pm Lynfield YMCA Recreation Centre, Griffin Parrk Rd, Lynfield

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Sponsored by Ak City Council and YMCA.

FREE EVENT

:INFO: Ph 09 8173644
Email: rhythmco@ihug.co.nz

 
drumming for beginners

When: Wednesdays 7.30pm to 9.00pm, during 2008 starting from Jan 16th where: Rhythm Centre

$15.00/session
For course details phone:09 817 3644 0276 368 126 0210316293 3644
Email: rhythmco@ihug.co.nz

drumming african style
for adults

When: Thursdays from 6.30pm
Where: St Columba Church. Grey Lynn
For course details phone:Jimi Dale: 09 846 2440 or 021 123 2037
Email: dalejimmy@hotmail.com

 
new web site update
The Rhythm Centre web site is now fully online although some sections still await content. If you have any questions, suggestions or enquiries, please use our contact page, online enquiry form or email us at: rhythmco@ihug.co.nz
For further information contact Fraser Bruce: rhythmco@ihug.co.nz
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