Drums Not Drugs Celebrates at Long Lane in Middletown, CT

Youth Drummer laces a "djembe" drum Drumming Full Circle celebrates at Long Lane in Middletown , CT completing six weeks of instruction. Led by "AJALI" a Caribbean drumming/performance group, the girls developed a real bond and created a surprise performance for family members and DCF staff.

Thirty girls really "floored the audience", said Kate Henry, program supervisor at Briggs. Students displayed remarkable talent and composure in performing in front of the audience. After Group A and B did their separate pieces, they all got on stage to take a final bow and then began playing together and performing spontaneously. The girls then welcomed their instructors to join in the drum/dance piece. All performers received an overwhelmingly positive feedback from staff and family.

Youth drummers also exhibited their talents at a CT Youth Funders Conference at the Waters Edge Resort and Conference facility in Westbrook , CT. The group performed for community members and heads of youth organizations, including the Commissioner of DCF, Kristine Regaglia.

Drums Not Drugs Program Articles

Feb. 13, 2003 Youths drum to a different beat since taking program New Haven Register

Jan. 17, 2003 ‘Drums Not Drugs’ rekindles King’s dream New Haven Register

Jan. 6, 2003 Grade school drummers chosen for poster kids
New Haven Register

Nov 05, 2002 Valley group gets 2 grants to curb substance abuse
New Haven Register

Oct 21, 2002 Students march to beat of different drum
New Haven Register

Oct 14, 2002 Drumming away boredom
New Haven Register
 

	BEING UPBEAT DRUMS NOT DRUGS MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE FOR GIRLS AT LONG LANE SCHOOL
	Drums Not Drugs Receives Accolades for their Performance
	Drums Not Drugs Performs at Regatta 200

Drums Not Drugs celebrates at Long Lane in Middletown, CT