Wahlbangers Drum Circle Organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
(based in Los Angeles, CA.) dedicated to
“Banging down walls” of stigma, loneliness, and stress
& building up inclusion, acceptance, and empowerment
with the therapeutic benefits of interactive group drumming.
Wahlbangers Drum Circle Organization
North Hollywood, CA
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COVID-19 UPDATE:
TO OUR HIGHLY VALUED CLIENTS:
We hope this post finds you well, and we want to express our heartfelt appreciation for all that you are enduring during this crisis to keep your people / our drum circle participants safe!
In response to recent announcements from LA County DPH and Public Officials, the Wahlbangers Organization has officially extended POSTPONEMENT OF ALL THERAPEUTIC & RECREATIONAL DRUM CIRCLE EVENTS through FEBRUARY 2021.
At a time when our programs are needed more than ever to assist with potential mental health issues such as anxiety, stress, and loneliness, it breaks our hearts that we've had to postpone or cancel hundreds of drum circle sessions (so far) with our groups of veterans, seniors, nursing home residents, adults and youth with developmental disabilities, and children in elementary schools and Head Start/ preschool programs.
Wahlbangers facilitators have been on this forced hiatus since March 2020, which is the longest period of time of inactivity in our 10 years of services, and we really miss our drummers! We eagerly look forward to the time when we can all safely gather together again to share joyful rhythms, bang out stress, and re-establish socialization with your communities.
As always, we are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our drum circle participants & their staff, as well as ourselves. Our current plan of action is the most prudent and responsible approach to mitigating potential health concerns for all involved in our activities.
To that end, we have purchased medical grade sanitizing products for our drums & percussion, we are reconfiguring set-up & spacing ideas for our various groups, and we are exploring several "Zoom"-type options as a stop-gap measure for some online interactive drum circle presentations.
We invite you to keep in touch with us via email or social media. We appreciate that many of you have checked-in during these past months, and we welcome updates from everyone regarding changes in your agency's status.
Take care, stay safe, wear a mask!
Sincerely,
Judi & Chris Wahl
VIDEO - featuring Wahlbangers Drum Circle Organization!
Non-Profit of the Month: Valley Village - Councilmember Mitchell Englander E-Video
(Posted 02/26/15)
Our newest addition...
The "Big Bang" Drum!
Designed & Handcrafted in the shop by Chris Wahl
Presenting at the Recreation Therapy Institute Conference - Tubulum crafted by Chris Wahl Video
Wahlbangers Organization's Services featured in
Percussive Arts Society - Percussive Notes Magazine
May 2016 Issue...
"Rights and Accommodations for Percussion Students with Disabilities"
Article by Renee E. Keller
"Percussion Accommodations In Action" section (pg. 31)...
Read complete article on our Press page
or at http://www.pas.org/publications/
Seniors
in Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care;
See: Benefits for Seniors
Children & Adults with Autism & other Developmental Challenges
at various schools, centers, and public events;
See: Benefits for People with Developmental Disabilities
Individuals living with Mental Illness
at Psychiatric Hospitals and Mental Health Facilities;
See: Benefits for People living with Mental Illness
Veterans
in VA drug & alcohol recovery, long-term care facilities, and outpatient clinics;
Youth
"Rhythm is the soul of life... The whole Universe revolves in rhythm."
~ Babatunde Olatunji
Copyright 2010 Wahlbangers Drum Circle Organization. All rights reserved. Contributions are tax deductible ~ a 501(c)(3) public charity nonprofit organization.
Wahlbangers Drum Circle Organization
North Hollywood, CA
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