Posted by Ellen on 03 26th, 2009 |
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Everyone who breathes has rhythm! Everyone with a heartbeat has rhythm! As an ambassador of rhythm, Ellen Clegg of Found Sounds brings the rhythm in all of us alive. From toddlers to elders, teenagers to retirees, caregivers to people trying to heal, people hard at work to college orientation students, Found Sounds offers experiential workshops with varying intention. Whether it’s through...
Posted by Ellen on 09 24th, 2009 |
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Ellen’s first solo CD, “Under the Piano”, has been released. The CD release will be celebrated with a concert on October 29th, 2009. You can read more about the concert by clicking here.
Here are a few comments from some people who have heard it:
“Deep and profound.”
“So full of wordless emotion.”
“Mystical.”
“It is a meditation.”
“I’d love to work out to that!”
“I’d...
Posted by Ellen on 09 24th, 2009 |
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Ellen Clegg’s CD release Concert “Under the Piano” at the Northampton Center for the Arts Thursday October 29th at 7:00pm with Special Guest OFFBEAT Womyn’s Drumming Ensemble and Dancer Mahajoy Laufer. “Deep and Profound.” “Inspiring dance music!” “A meditation.” Sliding scale $15 – $7.
You may purchase tickets in advance directly through Paypal. They will be mailed...
Posted by Ellen on 04 29th, 2009 |
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Offbeat on YouTube! Click the image to view our YouTube video.
Posted by Ellen on 04 20th, 2009 |
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OffBeat Drumming Ensemble
OffBeat performs inspiring rhythms influenced by the great traditions of West Africa and Brasil and by the evolving creativity of our drummers. Named for our unique character and sense of humor, we hope to create an inclusive, celebratory environment with each performance.
About the Director:
Ellen Clegg, creator of FOUND SOUNDS, unites her passion and skills as a percussionist,...
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Learn effective hand drumming technique while unleashing the urge to improvise and play in a safe and supportive environment. We’ll play West African, Brazilian, and Latin American inspired rhythms as a we build a drumming community. We’ll also create rhythms of our own, learning skills to bring...