This workshop is approximately 75 minutes in duration and is driven by the interaction of the participants. It will explore rhythm in music, poetry, and world events, as well as the impressions the cycles have on our immediate and recorded histories. We will listen to ancient sounds, modern sounds, and reflect upon their significance in our daily lives. We will engage in playful challenge and record our reactions to what is demanded of us in protocols. There is no need for musical training for these exercises. Our goal will be to gain a new perspective from an unexpected source and refresh our sense of curiosity. Topics covered will include: From Full Circle To Whole Cylinder 
 Finding Voice Wrestling with Homeostasis Shepherding the Metamorphosis This will be followed by a solo by akLaff

The program is open to percussionists and non-percussionists and will also expose participants to discussions probing the spiritual, stylistic, political, and economic environments within 19th and 20th Century Jazz creators. Reference Authors may include Psyche Loui, Robert Palmer, Gary Giddins, Giovanni Rosellini, Jon Parales, Bill Cole, Ben Sidran, Oliver Sachs, Ingrid Monson, Stanley Crouch, Roger Riggins, Chip Stern, and Jose Arguelles, alongside Reference Musician Biographies such as Blind Tom, Willie Ruff, Thelonius Monk, Cannonball Adderley, Art Taylor, and Yusef Lateef.

Participants may be asked to bring a few simple materials to support the workshop activities, including a plastic bucket of any kind, any colors of magic markers, and a notebook, preferably in the large Lowe’s, Home Depot, or joint-compound size. A Swiss Army knife or screwdriver may also be brought if available, though it is not necessary.