“Lyle led a drumming workshop with my Grade 6/7 class. I was searching for an opportunity to engage the students in a team-building activity that accessed all ways of learning and multiple intelligences. Lyle’s drumming session was a perfect fit. We were inspired by his passion for the art of percussion and the students were surprised at how amazing their music sounded! At this age (11-12), kids are continuing to develop their self-esteem and sometimes struggle with taking new learning risks. Lyle was a patient and positive facilitator, and by the end of the workshop these kids were bursting with excitement when drumming with their peers. So often, as kids move up through school, they move towards individual projects and tasks. Lyle’s drumming workshop was a great opportunity to engage in cooperative learning. It reminded us that learning and growing can be done together, and something great can be grown out of a collective experience. Thanks Lyle!”
Jennifer Ng – Teacher, Queen Elizabeth Elementary School (November 2011)
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> Photos below further illustrate the flexible and inter-generational nature of the Drum Circle Model. Some event photos include: West Richmond Community Centre Lantern Festival, BC Professional Firefighters Burn Camp, Lord Tennyson/Bayview/Homma and Carnarvon Elementary Schools, Japanese Day Care Centre, Drummers from Ghana, Tom Thumb/Crown Preschools, Zajac Ranch for Children, Douglas Park and the Jewish Community Centres, West Vancouver Library, Delta Parks Polar Bear Swim, Naramata Centre, Beat Street Community Drum Circle.
“Lyle changed our event from a standard party into a day that everyone there will remember for years to come. He managed to engage people from age 2 to 72 in a way that all generational differences were erased, and everyone was just enjoying the magic that music can bring. Watching the subtlety that Lyle used to bring people who don’t consider themselves musical into the mix was fantastic. Thanks again!” (June 2011)
Panos Grames – from “Grames Brothers”, renowned Vancouver-based band, Northwest roots music scene http://www.gramesbrothers.com/biography.html
