The Rhythm of Giving
Join in the Rhythm of Giving - Since May 2009, the Abbey North Drummers have been facilitating drumming and rhythm events in communities across Canada. These fundraising events will continue until October 2010.
Canadian men of all ages are encouraged to join in the countrywide celebration, adding their dollars and drumbeats to the sounds that will carry across the ocean to Angola, offering new hope to young and old alike.
Find others who care
Do you know 10 men who know 10 men who know 10 men who will all help to transform education in Angola by learning, drumming and giving?
 Host a Community Drumming & Rhythm Event with the
Abbey North Drummers
To host an event with the Abbey North Drummers, contact Barry ‘Bazza’ Hayward at (705) 854-0265 or (416) 907-3549 or email hayward6@sympatico.ca
Select One or More of These Elements: 1 – Performance by Abbey North Drummers (1/2- 1 hr)
Involves some audience interaction. Funds can be raised through door fees and/or donations.
2 – Community Drum Circle Facilitated by Abbey North Drummers (1-2 hrs)
Full participation in drumming and percussion. Funds can be raised through door fees and/or donations.
3 – Workshops and Coaching (1-2 hrs)
From basic to professional drum coaching (drum making workshops are also possible). Door fees are $10-20 per person.
4 – Community Concert & Drum Circle Rehearsal Performance
(2-4 hrs, including rehearsal)
Can involve other musical talent, with or without drum accompaniment. Full audience involvement in drum circle. Funds can be raised through ticket sales ($10-20 per person), donations and other fundraising activities such as silent auctions.
5 – Worship Service (1 hr)
Drum prelude and postlude, drumming with choir, hymns and congregational singing. Funds can be raised through donations.
 Download a PDF of the above performance schedule and details here:
The-Dondi-Project-Rhythm-of-Giving.PDF
Check out an article in the Haliburton Echo about the Abbey North Drummers’ tour:
http://www.haliburtonecho.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1772765
To become a Dondi Project campaign sponsor, contact Lloyd Paul of Men’s Ministries of the United Church of Canada at (416) 231-5931 ext: 4046 or
email lpaul@united-church.ca
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