Different Drummer Foundation, a Project of Community Partners

Description

The Different Drummer Foundation (DDF) target the needs of underserved communities by providing music making opportunities. Programs are geared toward school-age youth, adults and well elderly.

Participation in DDF programs encourages cultural enrichment, reinforces the need for "community", gives people a new way to express themselves, and recognizes each person's unique contribution. Activities will include community drum circles, therapeutic music making, and movement.

DDF programs make hands-on musical experiences available to sheltered populations (such as seniors and people with disabilities) who might otherwise not be able to participate in similar activities. It is the shared experience - the stories of the participants - that will offer the opportunities for learning and personal development.

DDF programs allow for a participatory group experience in a way that is accessible and enjoyable, which nurtures the development of life skills, such as communication, understanding diversity, and building confidence.