Our Philosophy

As we move into the 21st century with all our technological advances, the need to connect with our community, our fellow co-workers, family and friends becomes imperative. Livin' in the Rhythm, an interactive music program, provides the opportunity to bring your group together as one community.

Since the humble beginnings of Earth Rhythms a decade ago, it has been our goal and vision to bring people together through drumming and music. We have educated and empowered thousands of students through our global music assembly program and delighted and mesmerized over 100,000 people through our interactive team building and community building programs.

Our program has consistently received rave reviews throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Recently, medical and scientific research has documented the value of this experience resulting in reduction of stress, an increase in positive immune system factors and a general sense of well-being. We are committed to bringing an array of quality programs to the educational, corporate and health care community.

We invite you to consider our dynamic, rhythmic and interactive Livin 'in the Rhythm program for your next school assembly, staff training or retreat/conference. We guarantee you'll be glad you did!

Interactive Workshops

Our facilitators will bring a wonderful selection of world drums and percussion instruments to your organization. Group size 10 to 300.

Team Building

This dynamic and upbeat experience is a fun and musical way to bring your group to life. Participants will develop team spirit and have a hands-on experience to realize the power of their organization when in "synchronicity" and see the essential aspects of a unified team. The music created by the participants will focus on the goal of the team to work together in rhythm with each other to promote co-operation rather than competition.

Community Building

The focus of this workshop is community building, developing listening skills, new ways of communicating and using rhythm as a metaphor for building positive relationships. We will provide participants with an opportunity to experience creative expression while in a supportive group setting. The program includes a guided global sound meditation to develop self-awareness and tools for integrating relaxation skills into everyday life.

Livin' in the Rhythm Assembly Program

Our global rhythm Educational Program will take you on a journey of sound and rhythm from ancient Australia to Africa and beyond. Using world drums, percussion, storytelling we will use group participation to create a global rhythm ensemble that will bring your school together as one community.

Participants will have a hands-on opportunity to play for their peers thus learning to listen and play rhythms that are found throughout the world. Through the processes of learning, listening and performing, students are empowered with high self-esteem and left with a feeling of success.

Students and staff are given the opportunity for building community and increasing cooperation and teamwork. The inspiration of the musical environment enables all participants to feel part of the group and community, thus increasing tolerance while at the same time celebrating diversity.

At the end of the program we include a guided music and sound experience to give students a chance to relax and develop stress management skills.

For Pre-K to 6, we will include a puppet appearance that will teach children about world cultures. Through rhythm and stories children will learn how to transcend differences and celebrate their individuality.

Rhythm Peace

A dynamic, new interactive rhythm workshop focused on building a healthy and violence free school. Ideal for SAP teams, peer mediation, anti-violence and no-bullying programs already in place. Ask for more details!

Artist in Residence Programs

This unique and dynamic artist in residence program includes art, music and dance. The objective of this residency program is for students to develop an aesthetic awareness of their surrounding world through art, rhythm and dance as well as to develop skills in using the arts as modes of personal expression and communication.

Together students and staff will work to create a global community that promotes tolerance, explores diversity and supports the creative process of each individual within the community. The residency program is designed to suit the schools already existing schedule and/or curriculum.

Livin' in the Rhythm programs are appropriate for:

About Our Presenters

MARK SEAMAN is the owner and operator of Earth Rhythms in West Reading, Pennsylvania. Mark has studied with Glen Velez, Pete Barnhart, Arthur Hull, Barry Bernstein and Paulo Mattioli. He has also completed training courses through Rhythm for Life and Unity with a Beat. He has presented his programs for nationally known social, corporate and community agencies. Mark's programs have received rave reviews and have been featured in the national media.

A Few Places We've Been

School Assembly /Artist in Residence Programs

• Fleetwood Middle School
• Oley Valley High Schools
• 13th & Union Elementary
• Hamburg High School
• Montessori Country Day School
• Fulton Elementary School
• Governor Mifflin Middle/High School
• Lebanon Catholic School
• Winfield Elementary School (MD)
• Toms River Elementary School
• (NJ) Ed Conference

Workshops/Team Building

• Highlands Retirement Center
• Camp Adventure at Albright College
• Kutztown Univ. Holistic Nursing
• Women's Center Retreat - Reading Hospital and Medical Center
• Betty Ford Clinic - Palm Springs, CA
• School Assembly/Artist in Residence
• St. Edmonds Home
• Moravian College
• Sweet Street Desserts
• Tel Hai Retirement Center
• National MS Society
• Penn State Partners in Education Program
• Cancer Survivors Race - Susan Morgan Foundation
• Caron Foundation -Family Program
• Imagine 2000-02 Youth Anti-Violence Day
• PA State Penitentiaries (15)

Conferences

• Searle Pharmaceutical Conference
• Lutheran Church of America National
• PASAP State Conference
• Betty Ford/Hazelden/Caron Women's Conference
• BCIU Peer Mediation Conference
• Girl Scouts of America Conference
• Kidsports Training Conference
• NJ Juvenile Justice Commission
• American Correctional lnst. Conference
• Summit on Clinical Excellence
• Teachers of Family Medicine Conference
• Lancaster County DUI Conference
• Pennsylvania Counselors Association
• Millersville University - Early Childhood
• New Jersey Educators Assoc
• Pennsylvania Music Educators Association

About Our Store

Our mission at Earth Rhythms since 1993 has been to provide a user-friendly environment for the amateur drumming enthusiast, professional percussionist, music therapist and music educator.

Located in a former art gallery, our store has become the destination for hand drum enthusiasts and folks looking for an unusual gift from our global marketplace. We carry an extensive line of beautiful imported drums and instruments from around the world as well as world percussion drums from Remo, Latin Percussion and more. Throughout the year, we sponsor high quality retreats and workshops led by internationally recognized percussionists and facilitators.

Livin' in the Rhythm and Rhythm and Recovery Program Featured in:

• Professional Counselor
• New Age Journal
• New Age Retailers
• Health Magazine
• Penn. Business Journal
• Philadelphia Inquirer
• Pittsburgh Tribune
• Channel 6 Phila. WPVI
• Channel 5 & 69
• Pottstown Mercury
• American Journal of Public Health