Village Music Circles™
Level 2 Intensive Facilitator Training
Intermediate & Advanced Rhythm Facilitation Skills
Advanced Techniques • Philosophies • Community Networking
This week-long training provides experienced DCFs an intensive opportunity to explore
facilitation techniques in-depth with other intermediate and advanced facilitator participants.
Previous VMC facilitation training provides the platform for Level 2 development of intermediate and
advanced Drum Circle Facilitator (DCF) skills.
As part of the Hawaii Playshop, the Level 2 training gives participants frequent opportunities to
interact with the entire Hawaii training community. Level 2 provides DCFs a separate training track
designed to challenge their level of community facilitation skill, knowledge and experience.
Participants in the Level 2 training will have opportunities for advanced practice and
exploration of facilitation technique, personal style and community-building philosophies. Peer
group support and advanced critique are an important aspect of this training.
Program Content
in 50 hours of training, Level 2 participants will have extensive practice opportunities in
advanced facilitation techniques, philosophies and community building strategies. Facilitators will
participate in Level 2-specific breakout groups that provide exercises designed to develop and
refine their existing facilitation skills. Level 2 includes advanced discussion groups designed to
stimulate knowledge and perspective about rhythm community building and drum circle facilitation.
Level 2 presentations and discussions on professional development for DCFs will be offered during
the week.
Educational Objectives
Participants of the Level 2 Intensive will:
- Develop and strengthen existing facilitation skills
- Build their technique, style and stamina
- Deepen their understanding of community building philosophies
- Receive peer feedback on skills learned
- Increase knowledge of professional opportunities for the DCF
- Network with an international community of professional DCFs
Qualifications
- Must have graduated from one Level 1 Week-Long Intensive, or two Basic Training Weekends
- Must be actively facilitating community rhythm events using the “Arthurian Technology”
Continuing Education Credits
Music therapists, social workers, college students and teachers may earn Continuing Education and
Professional Development Credits through our training programs.
CEU info...
Location & Dates
Camp Mokuleia, Oahu, Hawaii
August 19 – 16, 2009
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