A WORD ABOUT DRUMS AND PERCUSSION
Drums are the only musical instruments common to all cultures in the world.
From the Inuit People in the Arctic to the Tuareg Nomads in the Sahara Desert, from the Bora Tribes in the Amazon Jungle to the Masai People in East Africa, every human group has been using, over centuries, drums and percussion instruments as the primary tools to complement the use of voice and hands as the basic mediums to create music.
The richness and diversity of every region on the planet have been the main ingredients contributing to the number of drums created and the constant and continuing evolution of all kinds of rhythms.
At Drummers Without Borders we use this unique characteristic of percussion instruments and drums, as a medium to acquire and share knowledge related to all kind of subjects: Music, Geography, History, Science, Technology, etc.,
Our programs developed in the areas of Education, Community, Health, Environment, Society, Music, reflect this vision.
As importantly, sharing music promotes Tolerance, Coexistence, Respect, Cooperation, and Solidarity.
FELIX DIAZ
ABOUT US
Drummers Without Borders was created in San Diego, Ca in 2004 by Felix Díaz, Silvio Díaz and Abril Díaz, ( a family of Musicians, Educators and Artists ).
It began as a music project dedicated to play and experiment with all kind of drums and percussion instruments .
Besides their initial music performances, soon they were invite to create a Program for an underserved community to introduce elementary school students with special needs to Music.
The teaching of Rhtyhm, the most basic component, became the way to engage the students on the subject and make them feel acomplished from the first moment .
Thru the years, the program gained experience, evolved and grew to incorporate all levels and ages of students and general public.
Now, as a collective of Musicians, Educators and Artists , our Mission is to continuing developing projects, in diverse areas as Music, Education, Community , Health and Environment well beyond our local geographic area and to collaborate with all kinds of Individuals and organizations with the same interest.
We humbly hope that our area of expertise can contribute and participate in a positive way in create a better world for future generations.
PROGRAMS FOR EVERYONE
-CONCERT SERIES-
-Formal Concerts.
.-Educational Concerts.
-Festival Concerts.
-School Assembly Educational Concerts.
-Library Educational Concerts.
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.-INTERACTIVE PROGRAMS-
-Drum Circles.
-Workshops.
-School Residency Programs.
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-COMMUNITY PROGRAMS-
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-HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS-
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-SOCIAL ACTIVISM PARTICIPATION-
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-LECTURES-
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-RESOURCES FOR EDUCATORS, PARENTS AND STUDENTS-
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-PHOTO GALLERY-
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-USEFUL LINKS-
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To book a program or get further information, please provide us with the following :
Tentative Date and Time of the Event .
Adress and name of the venue .
Outdoor or Indoor Location .
Context of the Event .
Type and expected size of of Audience .
Contact Person Name, email and phone number .
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Past and Present Collaborations Include :
San Diego Mingei Museum
San Diego Childrens’s Museum
La Jolla Music Society San Diego
San Diego Public Library System Dept.
San Diego Parks and Recreation Dept.
San Diego County Probation Dept.
Artemisa Project for young immigrants San Diego County
San Diego Unified School District
National City Unified School District
Chula Vista Unified School District
Imperial Beach Unified School District
Poway School District
Escondido Center for the Arts
San Diego Fringe Festival
Without Walls Festival San Diego
San Diego State University
Center for World Music San Diego
Arts Education Connection San Diego
San Diego Guild of Puppetry
Space4Art San Diego
Fern Street Circus
Boys and Girls Club Imperial Beach
Harmonium San Diego
YMCA San Diego
Oasis San Diego
Concert Series
1-Formal Concerts :
Live music performance, in an enclosed space (big, medium or small venues ) with a sitting audience. A selection of original repertoire is interpreted. Time length between 60 and 90 minutes . Q&A section can be included at the end of the program .
2-Educational Concerts :
Live music performance, in an enclosed space ( big, medium or small venues ) with a sitting audience. The program includes concepts relative not only to Music, but also to History, Geography, Science, etc. Time length between 45 and 60 minutes . Q&A section included at the end of the program.
3-Festival Concerts :
Live music performance, in an outdoor space ( big, medium or small venues ) with a sitting or standing audience. Usually part of a line up of several acts on the same stage on the same day. Time length between 45 and 60 minutes .
4-School Assembly Educational Concerts :
Live music performance, in an enclosed space located inside of school premises with a sitting audience. This interactive program includes concepts relative not only to Music, but also to History, Geography, Science, etc. and adapted to different grade levels. Time length between 30 and 45 minutes . Different versions for Elementary School , Middle School and High School available. Q&A section included at the end the program .
5-Library Educational Concerts :
Live Music performance, in an enclosed space inside of library premises with a sitting audience. This interactive program is family oriented and includes concepts relative not only to Music, but also to History, Geography, Science, etc. Time length upon request available between 45 and 50 minutes . Q&A section can be included at the end of the program .
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-Interactive Programs-
-Drum Circles:
One Time Activity . Interactive rhythm making sessions, in an enclosed or open space , with audience sitting . Those activies provide basic concepts of music and instrument playing techniques. Instruments are provided . Activities are customized for different types of audiences and ages and number of participants. Time length between 30, 45 and 60 minutes .
-Workshops:
One to four days . Hands-on sessions designed for participants to learn a specific set of basic skills. Workshops are customized on the basis of: objectives , age groups, levels, lengths of time, number of sessions ,dates and locations.
-School Residency Programs:
Four to Eight Weeks . A series of lessons designed to learn and experience the basic concepts of music such as rhythm, tempo, intensity, etc. Includes playing techniques for specific drums and percussion instruments. Residencies are customized for different age groups, levels, lengths of time, number of sessions, dates and locations. A very popular program with elementary schools .
Community Programs :
Those interactive programs are designed to fit in traditional community celebrations that involve walks , processions or parades like Earth Day Celebration , Winter Lanterns Processions , Day of the Death Celebration, etc.
Those spectacular and colorful family oriented programs involve the use of marching drums, giant puppets, lanterns, flags and other props.
Health and Wellness programs :
It has become widely accepted that all kinds of creative activity: music, dance, visual arts, and theatre are powerful tools that promote both physical and mental health .
Drummers Without Borders is constantly learning and incorporating dynamics that support those fields .
Our special program “ Gentle Drumming , Smooth Rhythm “ is all ages friendly and customizable for Health Care Environments, Mental Wellness Facilities , and Therapy, Treatment and Recovery Centers.
Social Activism Participation
Our participation in events like “Women’s March “ , “ March for Our Lives “ , “ March for the Science “ , “Earth Day “ , are part of our commitment with the most pressing and urgent issues of our time.
Despite our very modest size and resources Drummers Without Borders supports the work and commitment of people working on the frontlines helping the people most vulnerable: Refugees.
We don’t work directly or in any form with this organizations, but please take a moment to visit at least one those web sites :
Mèdecins Sans Frontières : https://www.msf.org
International Rescue Committee : https://help.rescue.org
UNHCR : https://www.unhcr.org
UNICEF : https://www.unicef.org
Amnesty International : https://www.amnesty.org
Save the Children : https://www.savethechildren.org
Habitat for Humanity : https://www.habitat.org
-LECTURES-
A presentation in an enclosed space with a sitting audience. Content is customized to different types of audiences and ages. Origin, goals and experiences of the Drummers Without Borders project are a few of the topics presented. Q&A section included at the end of the program .
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