The story of 200 Accountants and the Drum Cafe
We arrive at the venue to prepare for the group drumming component of the conference. To the surprise of a waitress, we start unloading drum after drum and by the time we get to 50, she asks, "Who is going to play all those drums?"
We say “200 accountants!”
We unpack 200 drums and form a circle of chairs. The delegates are completely unaware that they are about to drum and are now beginning to arrive at the venue for their annual conference. We begin to play our drums announcing that the program is about to commence.
When the accountants enter the room, they are truly surprised. On each seat, is a drum, and as they move through the room and find a seat, the music continues, filling the room and creating an electric atmosphere.
Tentatively, a few brave individuals start beating away on their drums. An enthusiastic person gets carried away with the energy in the room and leaps into the middle of the circle for a quick dance to the wild applause and cheers of the group. The rhythm becomes infectious and soon everybody is tapping on his/her drum.
Then, without saying a word, our facilitator gets up and starts to orchestrate the group with a repertoire of body language signals, bringing the 200 entry-level musicians into perfect harmony. This is the beginning of the magic. Drum Cafe is in the house.
During the course of an hour, participants are taught simple drumming rhythms through our successful methodology. We alternate drumming performances with interactive sessions to create a magical event where the audience themselves are the orchestra.
At the end one hour, participants are left feeling energized and exhilarated both as individuals and as a group.
Why choose drumming for your company motivation or team building?
In addition to the benefits highlighted under
"Why Drum", there are many other good reasons to choose drumming for your company:
- Drumming does not need to interrupt your work day too much - it takes only an hour. The positive effects are immediate and long-lasting. We can come to your office in the morning at 8am and be out of there by 9am! We guarantee an invigorating start to the day. Or, finish your day slightly early, and an hour later, your group will have bonded and will emerge on a high!
- The drum is the most accessible instrument for non-musicians. Drumming requires no talent, aptitude or physical ability – just a sense of fun!
Since we spend 9 months of our lives 6 inches away from our mother’s beating heart, the beat of the drum is in all of us.
- A Drum Cafe event is easy to organize and hassle free. We have outstanding administrative staff and offices around the globe. In addition, the drumming is designed to take place wherever you are holding your event. We come to you with drums for everyone (from small groups to groups of thousands) and can set up where it's convenient. All you need to provide is chairs.
- The experience of drumming in a group is unique, and it leaves an impression. People are sure to go home talking about how their corporate group was transformed into an instant orchestra!
- Interactive drumming is an inexpensive activity, in comparison with other teambuilding and entertainment options.
- Drumming is simply the most powerful tool for team-building and the most exciting form of entertainment for companies.
