Join a festive weekend of drumming Sept. 22-25, to honor the legacy of beloved Rowe presenter Layne Redmond, the wonderful frame drum virtuoso who passed away in 2013.

   Layne Redmond, award-winning musician, recording artist, teacher, and drum historian, was known and loved all over the world – and especially at Rowe. This weekend everyone is welcome: men and women; beginner, intermediate, and experienced musicians; those who knew Layne; and those who will discover her remarkable legacy for the first time. You’ll have the opportunity to explore and honor Layne's unique inspiration – “a musical discipline within a spiritual framework” – by immersing in the experience of shared drumming and sacred space. Learn the power of the frame drum, immerse yourself in rhythmic ritual, develop your drumming skill, combine voice and drumming, and much more, working with Layne’s longtime collaborators Deborah Reed, Shirsten Lundblad, Tori Morrill, Hollie Marron, Barb Pitcher, and Amy Oak. You’ll also learn about frame drumming’s fascinating sacred history and its connection with the bee goddesses of the ancient Mediterranean world. This weekend will celebrate Layne in the way she would have loved most, through spirited drumming and sacred community.

This retreat is for ALL LEVELS OF DRUMMERS, so please invite all your friends to initiate them into this beloved community. GROUP DISCOUNTS are available:
    for groups of 1-4, everyone gets a 10% discount
    for groups of 5-6, everyone gets a 10% discount, and the 6th person gets 1/2 price
    for groups of 7 or more, everyone gets a 10% discount and one person is free All that is needed now is $100 to register.  To get any of the above discount options, form a group, email Rowe the list of names on that group, and then each person can call on their own to register.  When you arrive in September, depending on the number in your group, when you pay you all can split up the one person’s 1/2 or full price discount. Highlights:
Brazilian-inspired rhythms **** Layne’s composition Seven Sent **** Piece from the Inanna Songbook **** Kirtan **** Technique and rhythms on the pandeiro and kanjira **** drum technique and stepping the pulse for all levels ****Circle dance **** Ritual Drumming and Ceremony ****Fun evening activities and More!

Contact Rowe ASAP!