What is a drum Circle?
That depends on who you ask. Generally speaking, drum circles are characterized by a group of people playing (almost) exclusively percussion instruments.
Types of drum circles include "Native American" and "African". Notice: I am only reporting from my experience, not wanting to offend anyone. The Native American style tends to feature a single, steady beat. Often songs are sung along with the drumming. Common drums used are the tom-tom, buffalo drum and the grandmother drum (pictured at the right). This is contrasted by the African style circle in which at composite syncopated rhythms blend together in an ever changing fashion. It's no surprise to see a djembe or a dum dum there.
Chapel Drum Circles tend to be a combination of everything. Since all skill levels are welcome, There are a lot of different elements that just naturally blend together. You'll have the Native American drummers laying down the base layer with a constant steady rhythm. Add to that the syncopation of the African hand drums and top it off with what I call North American Yankee Banger and what you get is stimulating, lively energy that

will put you on a high for the rest of the day. Chapel Drum Circles are the best attended and most requested events that we have.
If you have ever pounded out a rhythm on your steering wheel to the radio, then you belong at our drum circle.
Drumming stimulates your organs and makes you feel good all over. The acoustics at the Chapel are perfect. And besides, Eighty three year old Ron Klein says, "This is the best drum circle I've ever gone to." Ron ought to know. He's been going to drum circles for 30 years.
There are always extra drums, tambourines and rattles. Bring your drums, your friends and your good intentions to the Chapel any time a Circle is planned. You are welcome!