Kenne Thomas' Programs and Seminars

Minnesota and Wisconsin Girl Scouts Retreat, Camp Buffalo, MN 2009

WITC, Teachers Workshop, Turtle Lake, WI

Farm In The City kids program, Concordia University, St. Paul, MN

Drum Circle | Teambuilding | A.I.R.(Artist In Residence) | Lessons | Brochure | Quizzes

You did a great job for us the evening you provided instruction to us on drumming. This activity provided the needed ingredient to help bring the chemistry of that team together.
Ron Olson
Worldwide Research and Development Mgr.
Cargill Crop Nutrition, Inc.

"Kenne, your enthusiasm is so infectious! The ' big kids' really loved playing along, too."
JoAnn B.
Hiroshima/Nagasaki Remembrance Committee, Mpls. Mn.

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Drum Circle

The Drum Circle is for participants to interact and play at their own pace. All ages may take part. Rhythms are performed as exampled in Kenne's book, "Drum Circle Cookbook", according to a persons ability. Success is measured by everyone participating and doing their best.

Young children are entertained and rhythmically energized with Kids Rhythms and Youth Beat programs where Kenne uses pieces and activities from his book "RhythmiKidz", to teach kids about rhythm and culture through collaborative drumming.

Authentic indigenous rhythms are performed in the oral tradition. Songs and rhythm games are played giving everyone a dynamic part.

Physically challenged participants are encouraged to play and share their ideas.

sound piece example from Drum Circle Cookbook

Bara Bushi is a sample of a piece from Drum Circle Cookbook performed in group activities.

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Teambuilding

Corporate annual meetings, seminars and convention sessions facilitated for group cohesive interaction through rhythm.

Develop cooperation and togetherness within your office or staff through fun rhythm activites. Inventive and creative skills you never knew you had can be brought to light with drums and common items.

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A rtist R esidence
A.I.R. (Artist In Residence)

Oakdale Elementary class drumming, Oakdale, MN

Oakdale Elementary class shaker construction, Oakdale, MN

Oakdale Elementary class Australian aboriginal didjeridu construction, Oakdale, MN

Residencies are offered to schools and institutions for coordinated curriculum, theme, and social skill focus programs. Self esteem and social inclusion are focused on at retreat seminars, camps and youth gatherings.

Educational workshops, seminars, and classes are available to institutions and organizations.
For Workshop plannning and information, teachers, event planners, and coordinators may visit the Workshops page for further information to consider arranging a visit.

Harmony H.S. drumming class, No. St. Paul, MN

Harmony H.S. retreat drumming class, Laurentian, MN

Harmony H.S. drummers at Barnes and Noble, No. St. Paul, MN

Harmony H.S. drummers at Festival of Nations, Webster school, Maplewood, MN

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Click here for scholastic and organization pricing.
Click here for the online Event Planner Form.