FLOWMOTION

Thank you CARRIE SYCKLEMORE, TIM FOGG, LEAH HARWOOD and PAULA HAMMOND of Wiltshire Dancing for making it happen. - Three days of dancing, drumming and delight!
Together we created an underwater world which Jacques Cousteau would have loved. Octopus, dolphin, seaweed .. and we crossed the equator .... and jumped in- and swam - and eventually got to the Brazilian beach party.
A great final performance in the Arc theatre too.
Let's do it again - soon.

Making Time for music, light, brightness

It's the April gathering friends!
Merlin Theatre, 10-12 this Sunday (10th).
We're going mellow and off-beat - join us..... store up that lovely sunshine feeling and bring it along.

Making Time for Music - March 2011

Hi everyone
looking forward to seeing you at the session tomorrow:
MERLIN THEATRE
10 -12

You bring your instruments and drums, we'll bring the tea - coffee - biscuits - ideas.

Spring into spring.

2011 HERE WE COME! workshops in Frome

Making Time for Music – Drumming and improvised music workshops.

With Count Me In at the Merlin Theatre, Frome
Sundays 10 – 12 : – monthly
February 6th ; March 27th ; April 10th

Hit the spot! Share the joy of playing.

This is a series of lively, unique music and drumming sessions at Frome’s Merlin Theatre to which everyone is welcome, regardless of age or ability.
Each session will start with Mike McElya (Sunshine Drumming Company), and is an opportunity to learn new rhythms on drums and percussion.
After a break, we will move on to a session led by Count Me In , musicians who have years of experience helping people develop creativity through musical exploration, improvisation and play.

We will supply drums and percussion but please bring your own instruments if you want to.
Children 13 and under to be accompanied please.
Cost : £10 per session, £7 concs.

No booking necessary – just turn up. Refreshments provided.
Enquiries to info@countmeinarts.org

Count Me In in 2010 - Happy New Year

We have been looking back over the things we've done in 2010.
Although it's been a quiet-ish year for us, in the past 12 months we've worked in partnership with, or for:

• Somerset Community Directorate (l.d. services)
• Strata Collective
  
• Fiveways School in Yeovil
• Take Art / Step Changes project
  
• Merlin theatre, Frome
  
• Creative Learning Agency
• Somerset County Council (Flux festival)
• Heathfield Community school, Taunton
• Spaeda (Somerset)
  
• Millfield School
• Mencap
• Wells Cathedral junior school
• Kids South West

We also worked with funding from Awards for All and Somerset County Council (arts officers group).
Plus, had a lot of fun and some awesome music at the round sound sessions.

Here's feedback from some of our participants in 2010:
- ‘The workshop really engaged a group of really challenging youngsters. All of the group were involved, enjoyed the activities, and ACHIEVED! Our youngsters would really benefit from regular drumming sessions.’
- ‘The control of the very disparate group was awesome. Everyone entered in to the spirit in their own way. Leaders were so encouraging, affirming everybodies’ contribution.’
- ‘The music made me feel really happy’
- ' The staff and service users love coming to your sessions, it's been a real success, THANK YOU xxxxxxx '
- ' Very cool '

Our aims for 2011 include a relaunch of the website; developing links to the east of the region - Wiltshire; working to establish live music making sessions for young adults with learning disabilities in transition.
Suggestions and invitations always welcomed! info@countmeinarts.org
Don't forget to make time for music.
Happy New Year!

Flux festival

Count Me In had a good fun day at the Merlin theatre in Frome with out 'Making Time for Music' workshops ..... ages ranged from 6 ... to 60...(?)
It's lovely to have the opportunity to work with integrated age groups. Thanks to Critchill school for coming along.
Lets hope it leads to more collaboration.

Flux at the Merlin theatre .... free music and fun

Hello !
Tell your friends!
Book a place for the FREE workshop at the Merlin theatre, May 25th!

To reserve places, ring the theatre box office on 01373 465949

Last day with our best ever group

What an awesome day indeed.
Again, nearly 60 folk - and the music was even more powerful than last week!
Many surprises and lots of joy.

Thank you everyone for your generous and lovely feedback.

Good luck for the future.