Tue February 2, 2010
Do you like to have fun? Do you like music? Are you a music enthusiast, music therapist, music educator looking to approach music in a holistic and organic way? Then we have a special program for you this summer!
Developmental Community Music (DCM) is a comprehensive approach to facilitating group music making that makes it easy to present enriching, dynamic and educational rhythm-based activities for groups of all kinds. Developed by Orff-Schulwerk Practitioner, Professional Percussionist and Award-winning Author, Kalani, DCM makes it easy for anyone to create memorable events that connect, educate, and inspire.
DCM is an effective way to help people enjoy expressing themselves, listening with their whole body, working together towards a common goal, and sharing their creative and collective spirits through active play. DCM is much more than drum circle facilitation or group drumming. It's a holistic approach that incorporates music therapy techniques, movement and dance, expressive arts, and other wellness practices.
DCM training is presented in multiple levels that support the student through a process of skill and knowledge development.
The books, DVD, web-site and live training courses offer multiple levels of support that make learning and applying the Drum Circle Music approach both accessible and effective.
Kalani is an internationally acclaimed percussionist, educator, and presenter. With over 30 years of professional experience in a variety of fields, Kalani’s work honors past traditions while expanding the fields of music education, music therapy, and wellness. Kalani has written and produced over 20 instructional products, including videos, CDs, books, and online lessons (workshoplive.com). He has won numerous awards for his books, which include the ground-breaking Together in Rhythm and The Amazing Jamnasium which quickly became best-sellers in the fields of recreational, educational, and therapeutic music making. Upon moving to Los Angeles in 1982, he expanded on his work to include orchestral and world percussion genres. After graduating from Cal State University Northridge with a BA in Music, Kalani went on to co-produce music for a Vegas-style show, Night Magic. In 1988 Kalani worked with legendary drummer Max Roach to create the soundtrack for a Berkeley Repertory Theatre production of The Hairy Ape (Eugene O’Neil), eventually returning to LA to tour with Vic Damone in 1990. In 1991 Kalani was invited to tour with Multi-Platinum recording artist, Yanni, performing on the widely acclaimed “Live at the Acropolis” video, which sold over 7 million copies world-wide. Kalani has also toured nationally and internationally with Barry Manilow, Suzanne Cianni, Benise, and a host of other artists. Kalani can be heard on CDs and soundtracks for the Nature Company, Jim Hensen Records, Paramount Pictures, Sony Records, Tri-Star, Disney, Warner Brothers, and others. He has released three original music CD; Pangea, Insights, and Origins (the last with Kevin Winard and Mike Faue).
