drum stuff...

• next sacred drum circle - Spring Equinox, etc. >>
• drum services • about the sacred drum circle
• what others have said about weaver's work
• check out weaver's music & meditation CDs >>
• ...Our Ayllu Sacred Drum Project, Windwalker >>
• 8000 Sacred Drums Annual Global Event >>
• NEW! The Healing Drum Kit by Christine Stevens >>

• drum services...

...the voice of the drum is the bridge to the spirit realm
...the pulse connecting us to our earth mother's heartbeat
...and the circular shape is that of the hoop of life

• carol weaver is available for drum circle workshops, ceremonial drumming & music for your special event... including illustration & graphic work

...for quotes, rates, portfolio samples & more information, please email weaver at stardrum@yahoo.com

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• about the sacred drum circle...

...to all who are called to the spirit of the drum

...come drum for peace
...come drum for healing
...come drum for our blessed earth mother

• you are invited to come share & learn
about the spirit of the drum in sacred space...

• facilitated by carol weaver, local vancouver musician & artist
• weaver has been a drummer for as long as she can remember
• she holds a third-level master degree in the healing art of Reiki & has been initiated into the shamanic lineage of the Q'ero nation in Peru through the Four Winds Society & is a mesa carrier - including the ongoing study of her own Celtic heritage, shamanic healing traditions & art

• she is honoured to carry and caretake a powerful Qilaut frame drum

• in sacred circle, weaver shares her intuitive essence of the drum, with topics such as...

• free drumming from a healing, spiritual & shamanic perspective
• how to connect & get acquainted with your drum which is energetically a living, breathing being
• how to care for & feed your drum including how to journey with your drum
• creating dialogue about why we drum & the approach to rhythm
• paying attention to the voice of the drum & awareness of our intention when we drum
• exploring the differences of how we drum - ie. the pulse versus the beat
• explore forms of movement & rhythm including vocal rhythms & language
• provide a safe space for us as a drum community to explore ways of healing, meditation & sacred intent for ourselves & our blessed mother earth, pachamama & of course, have fun!

• the sacred drum circle is open
to all who are called to the spirit of the drum
regardless of what skill level or type of drum

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• Catch weaver on YouTube playing drums... for Westcoast Harmony Chorus - the most wonderful chorus in the whole-wide world! ...more about Westcoast here at www.westcoastsings.com.

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• next sacred drum circles & workshops...
...mixed ongoing groups - open to women & men

Next circle Date(s):

. ..• Winter Solstice Sacred Drum Circle & Ceremony ...Was CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER - SNOW...
Sunday, December 21, 2008 - 7:30 pm - More here about next Spring Equinox Circle - Date TBA >>

... • A Drum Making Workshop is being planned for the new year - more detailed info to come soon - If you are interested in attending, please contact weaver directly to get on the list by email here - as we need a minimum of 10 people for this workshop to go >>

. ..• Sacred Drum Circle & Ceremony in White Rock, BC
...Next date TBA

... • Sacred Drumming & Chanting for Prosperity & Abundance -
...will be offered again in the new year...

...• 8,000 Sacred Drums Annual Global Ceremony 2009
. .....March 21 - 12 Noon Central Time - More Here >>

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• Sacred Drum Circle & Ceremony in White Rock, BC
- facilitated by weaver
- Open to all
- Next date TBA

Please come a bit early to settle around 7:15 pm - We start opening sacred space @ 7:30 pm sharp... Space is limited so to reserve your space & to register please call Linda @ Whitby Books... 604-536-3711 & she will then give you directions to where the circle will be held this next session... www.whitbys.bc.ca

NOTE: The space will be prepared with smudging of cedar and white sage and/or palos santos incense...

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• Sacred Drumming & Chanting for Prosperity & Abundance
. ..- Evening Workshop
. .....will be offered again in the New Year 2009 - TBA

You're invited to come learn how to work with the power of sound... the drum is a powerful resonator instrument and so is our own voice... it is universal law that states that what "goes out comes back ten-fold to us"...

When we mindfully focus on what we want to create and manifest in our world and empower that focus with the sacred drum and the power of our spoken word through positive expression, the universe responds exactly back to us....

Spend an evening with weaver exploring sound techniques with the sacred drum & our voice. We will specifically explore mantra seed sounds that come from the ancient sanskrit... weaver will also teach a manifesting mantra that can bring more abundance & prosperity to our lives when practiced regularly. Come prepared to sing & chant together while drumming within sacred space.

To register, please contact Heathir Rhyasen by email at hrhyasen@agentofchange.ca
or by phone at 604-420-5845 to reserve your place as space is limited...

NOTE: The space will be prepared with smudging of cedar and white sage and/or palos santos incense...

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• Spring Equinox Sacred Drum Circle & Ceremony
- facilitated by weaver
- Vancouver - Open to all
- TBA - 7:30 pm start - Doors will open @ 7 pm

Let us gather together in community to celebrate & honour the Spring Equinox...
Again, we will align with the Annual 8,000 Sacred Drums Global Ceremony...
• see more below about this sacred event >>


@ The Lions Den (in basement)
770 Commercial Drive
Vancouver (@ Adanac)
7:30 - 9 pm • doors open @ 7 pm
cost: $10 - $20 sliding scale

• note: we will begin smudging & opening sacred space @ 7:30 sharp!
... we appreciate it for you to please arrive for 7:15 pm to sign-in & get set up... bring your drums (any type) & rattles, water to drink & something to place on the central altar if you wish... this circle drums in the free & open style... we welcome ALL skill levels... beginner to advanced!

• Pre-registration is requested so we know how many to expect & set up for...
...please email Heathir at hrhyasen@agentofchange.ca
or by phone at 604-420-5845 to reserve your place as space is limited...

• a limited number of drums will be available for rent @ $5 each... please register for a drum prior to event so weaver knows how many to bring... thanks! ...There will also be available some shakers & rattles, etc., if you don't wish to drum...

NOTE: The space will be prepared with smudging of cedar and white sage and/or palos santos incense...

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• NOTE: ongoing sacred drum circle work is very focused on the spiritual relationship between you and your own drum & it is highly recommended that you caretake your own drum to work with... we welcome any type & size of drum & skill level to join us...

...to purchase your own drum, there are a few good stores in Vancouver to buy from that i recommend:

...Prussin Music, 3607 West Broadway - 604-736-3036
...Paranada, 1505 Commercial Drive - 604-255-3600
...Pacific Drum Centre, 1918 Fir Street - 604-730-9493

• more info about how to become a caretaker of your own drum... coming...

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• 8,000 Sacred Drums Annual Global Ceremony
- More @ www.drum4mum.blogspot.com
- Spring Equinox on March 21, 2009 - 12 noon Central Time - 11 am Pacific (OUR TIME)

"When 8000 sacred drums sound together,
an intense healing of Mother Earth will commence."
- 500 year-old Otomi Prophecy

Again, the Otomi elders of Mexico will be holding annual ceremonies to gather as many sacred drummers together all around the globe to continue the fulfillment of their 500-year old prophecy with the powerful intention to open healing of our blessed earth mother - please join us by gathering together and/or drumming wherever you are at this time!

Let us join together with all indigenous nations around the world in calling for justice - for healing.

** According to a Sacred Prophecy revealed at the Otomi Ceremonial Center by Otomi Elder Sages, the day when the sounds of 8,000 Sacred Drums join together is the beginning of the healing of Mother Earth. It is time to unify ourselves to rediscover the seeds of the Four Directions - to reactivate cosmic energy, heal historical wounds. It's time to respect life, liberty and the dignity of Our Peoples.

The first great ceremony was held March 21, 2004 in Temoaya, Mexico. Drum circles joined around the world on the Spring Equinox. This will continue each year until 2012.

Sacred Principles:
- Seal and heal the wounded vertices of Mother Earth.
- Identify and activate the Indigenous energy centers at sacred places, this is our duty.
- Plant and strengthen consciousness of love and respect for our Mother Earth. This is everyone's work.
- The Indigenous ancestral recommendation to create and practice our cullture of Peace and Life is fundamental.
- Recognition of the use of the energy and healing are the properties of our sacred instruments.

Update on this event here at... Update @ www.drum4mum.blogspot.com

** More info about the 8,000 Drums Global Ceremony at the International Indigenous University >>

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• what others have said about weaver's music & work...

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. . . . . "Thank you for sharing your 'talking hands' with us." -- Lynne, Vancouver BC

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. . . . ." Thank you so much for lending us your voice and your wonderful, cool, powerful, just really freakin' awesome drumming. Samhain would definately not have been the same with out it! Thanks again and again... Powerful, Deep, Dark. Blessings to you this New Year from the whole planning team."
-- Vancouver, BC Wiccan Community

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. . . . . "Hey, weaver... thank you, thank you... I've been wanting to write and thank you for the beautiful gift of the ocean drum... you can't imagine!! ... I use her to call Spirit when I begin writing."
-- L. Summerlot, Boulder, Colorado, USA

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. . . . . . . . "carol weaver's voice and drum are one with her heart. I have been transformed by her playing. Her strong voice calms, quiets, and stirs me. She is a light. The planet seems to resonate as she chants. The rhythms she channels are the heart beat of the mother. Her sacred drums' sing and bring blessings to many."
-- E. R. Goetz, Shamanic Energy worker & Artist Falmouth, Maine, USA

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. . . . . "The drumming was wonderful... the weekend was my first exposure to the Inka Shamanic healing traditions.... Yet thank you, I deeply appreciated Grandmother Wolfs' lesson and song."
-- Alannah J., North Vancouver, BC

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. . . . . "Dear weaver, thank you for sharing your beautiful voice and the healing wisdom of music with me, us. Your gifts added a whole other dimension to this training (Inca Medicine Wheel). I honour your gifts and thank you for sharing them with us. Blessings.
-- Peggy, Washington, USA

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. . . . .."Last nights drumming session was very powerful and it was so very enjoyable and rejuvinating as always."
-- Joyce, Vancouver, BC

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. . . . . "Thank you again for the drumming circle. I enjoyed meeting you and to experience the heartbeat and the journeying. It felt good to the soul to experience so much vibration... I look forward to more."
-- Susan R., Vancouver, BC

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• Related drumming stuff i highly recommend to further your study...

• The Healing Drum Kit Product Description... With a venerable history as a healing art, it's no surprise that scientists are now finding measurable positive immune system changes following one-hour drumming sessions. With The Healing Drum, internationally acclaimed music therapist Christine Stevens shows you how to use the art of drumming to ignite your creativity, release tension and anxiety, exercise the body and communicate with a power beyond words. This package is great for beginners who are drawn to learning more about the power of the healing drum and embarking on this sacred practice...

The Healing Drum includes...
• A quality 10" REMO™ frame drum that can be played by hand or with included mallet
• 30 Rhythm Cards featuring World Rhythms from Africa to Japan; Life Rhythms for whole-body healing; and Spirit Rhythms that liberate creative energy
• 2 CDs of music for solo play or "drum circle jams"
• Spiral-bound study guide with scientific evidence on drumming for wellness, drum blessings from various traditions, playing tips, resources for starting a drum circle, and more.

About the Author/Creator of the Healing Drum Kit...
Christine Stevens, M.S.W., M.A., M.T.-B.C. Board-certified music therapist and masters level social worker Christine Stevens leads seminars and presents motivational keynotes for corporations and conferences. With over 15 years of experience, she is an acclaimed author, speaker, and pioneer in the drumming and wellness movement. As Chief Consultant for Music Therapy and Wellness Programs at Remo Drum Company and through her own company UpBeat Drum Circles, Christine has led drumming seminars internationally in places including Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan, England, and the U.S.A.

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