Bonding through community drumming

SINGAPORE – 50 participants completed the drum circle facilitators’ training in Singapore by Arthur Hull from Santa Cruz, USA recently. [VIDEO]

50 participants completed the drum circle facilitators’ training in Singapore by Arthur Hull from Santa Cruz, USA recently.

Participants were mainly from Singapore and the rest from Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines and Australia. Arthur Hull is the father of modern drum circle facilitation.

Citizen Journalists interviewed the program director of OneHeartBeat Pte Ltd, Syed Ibrahim, one of the key players in bringing Arthur Hull to Singapore.

He believes that music creates a bond in people of all races.

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Drummers of all ages.
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Creating communal harmony.
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Bonding through instruments.
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A melody of unity.
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Between the young and old.
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Leaving concerns aside, embracing the moment.
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Fellowship in music.
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The careless whispers of friendships blooming.
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Baby drummer.
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Drums of many kinds.
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Enthusiastic participant facilitating the drum circle.
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Syed Ibrahim stressing a point….. to bond in the innocence of music.

 

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Lee-Jean Fung

Lee-Jean is a citizen journalist, who actively promotes laughter as the best medicine. She lives in Johor Bahru.