What is a “Facilitated” Drum Circle?
A. A Facilitated drum circle may have a specific focus, like an educational kids’ circle, a team building session for corporate executives, or a therapy session for special needs populations and done or accompanied by a music therapist. Facilitated drum circles are more highly organized, accompanied by a protocol which sometimes involves other steps as well, in addition to drumming, such as guided imagery, discussion, and so on. Rather than a teacher, the leader is referred to as a facilitator, and it is his job to make the music making process as easy as possible for all.. The demographics of the group, and the intention of the gathering, along with the instrumentation, the room/setting logistics, and the background & skill of the facilitator or facilitation team, if there is one, determine the direction the circle will take.
