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DCI 2024 Recap

Remo Drum Corps Shine with Santa Clara Vanguard’s Top Percussion and Phantom Regiment’s Fan Favorite...

Remo Congratulates SCV on 2024 Fred Sanford Award

Santa Clara Vanguard returns from hiatus to claim the 2024 Fred Sanford Award for Best Percussion Performance, driven by Remo's world-class drumheads

History Of The Drumhead

Invention and Evolution of Polyester Film Drumheads: From Wartime Innovation to Mylar’s Dominance in Music Industry ...

Buddy Rich Letter To Remo Belli

Dear Remo, Just want to let you know that the heads you sent me in Milwaukee are working out beautifully and they are the only ones I'm going to use from now on.

The Most Expensive Drumhead In The World!

The drumhead from the Beatles' Ed Sullivan debut was sold at Julien's auction in Beverly Hills, CA, for $2.125 million ...

Healing For Veterans; One Beat At A Time

Archie slowly wheeled himself over to the drum tent. Despite a large white cast extending a few inches in the direction where his foot used to be ...

In Memory of Bill Walton

We mourn the loss of our dear friend Bill Walton while celebrating the amazing life he lived...

Village Music Circles One Day Introduction To Drum Circle Facilitation, Panama!

Explore the vibrant VMC Drum Circle Facilitation workshop by Supro in Panama with John Fitzgerald. A day of rhythm, learning, and connection for all ...

Drummm’S “Rhythm Reboot” At Comcast Leadership Retreat

Over 500 Comcast executives united in Phoenix for a dynamic drum circle, boosting creativity, morale, and collaboration with DRUMMM team ...

Wgi 2023 World Championships Wrap-Up

Remo Artists Capture Top Honors In 6 Categories At The 2023 Wgi World Championships ...

In Memory Of Ralph Humphrey

Remembering Ralph Humphrey (1944-2023): Drumming legend, educator, and pioneer in complex rhythms. His legacy will inspire for generations ...

Celebration Of Collaboration With Suzy Of Soulshine Rhythm Experience

Soulshine Rhythm Experience: Transforming lives through drumming. Suzy's journey from personal healing to creating inclusive, healing rhythm events ...

In Memory Of Jeremy Berman

Remembering Jeremy Berman: From OCDP to The Q Drum Co, a legacy of unique drums and a kind, generous soul ...

In Memory Of Tom Float

Honoring Tom Float, DCI Hall of Famer and marching music innovator. His legacy lives in every drumline and heart he touched. He will be missed ...

Cameron Tummel-The Drum Circle Must Go On!

Despite an injury, Cameron, aka 'Chicken Wing,' leads drumming events with one arm, turning challenges into joyous learning experiences for all ...

John Yost - Summer Drummin'

John Yost's Rhythm Revolution brings drumming joy to Chicago's major festivals like Lollapalooza with REMO's durable and versatile instruments. ...

In Memory Of Alan White

Remo remembers Alan White (1949-2022), legendary Yes drummer and Rock Hall of Famer, for his monumental contributions to music and enduring legacy ...

In Memory Of Taylor Hawkins

Remo pays tribute to Taylor Hawkins (1972-2022), beloved Foo Fighters drummer, whose vibrant spirit and talent deeply touched the music world ...

Remo Bandfest 2021 - Pre Show & Rose Parade Bands

Every year the greatest bands in the land march in the Tournament of Roses Parade. Since 1982 REMO Inc. has been a proud sponsor of the Rose Parade, providing each drumline ...

Creating Classroom Connection & Joy

Stephanie Hammerman is a special education teacher at Birmingham Community Charter High School. She works with students affected with moderate/severe abilities. Stephanie had attended drum circles at the REMO Recreational Music Center in North Hollywood C ...

Hospitalized Children In Pasadena Get The Gift Of Music

“Stop thinking musical instrument. Start thinking: unifying tool, wellness tool, educational tool for every family, classroom and retiree”–Remo D. Belli, Founder, REMO, Inc.Shriners for Children Medical Center in Pasadena teamed up with nonprofit Music Ha ...

Skid Row Housing Trust Staff Support

Skid Row is an area of approximately 50 square blocks located just east of downtown Los Angeles. Also known as Central City East, the area has a longstanding history as a residential neighborhood for those with the least.Skid Row Housing Trust provides pe ...

Eagle Scout, Ethan Parfitt, Making A Huge Difference With Rhythm

In Service! Giving BAck! Ethan Parfitt of Stroudsburg Pennsylvania used REMO products to build mobile sensory percussion stations. This is his Eagle Scout project ...

Matt & Amy Savage Bring Rhythm Joy To Retirement Community

"Rhythm Alive and The Cambridge Kitchen Band" When COVID lockdowns hit, Cambridge Village, a retirement community ...

Better The Human Condition

Remo Belli's passing left us with a mission and legacy that continue to inspire us today. We now carry on with his message that has meant so much to so many around the world ...

Martin Ivanov - The Power Of Rhythm

"Rhythm Clinic" is an initiative created by Martin Ivanov and offered by the Institute of Contemporary Arts & Therapy Liberal Institute (Bulgaria) ...

In Memory Of Jimmie Morales

Remo, Inc. mourns the passing of legendary percussionist Jimmie Morales. He was a world-renowned musician and conguero. Not only was he a very influential and talented percussionist, but he was also an outstanding and wonderful human being. We extend our ...

In Memory Of Lloyd McCausland

Remo, Inc. mourns the passing of legendary drum industry icon Lloyd McCausland. In his fifty years with Remo, Inc., Lloyd held the positions of Sales Manager and multiple Vice President roles. Lloyd's knowledge and passion for drumming, and his unwavering ...

Rhythm 2 Recovery Online Training

Rhythm2Recovery, an evidenced based model of rhythmic music and reflective discussions ...

Pick A Number And Play Along!

Pick and number and play along with the many faces of Louis-Daniel Joly, founder of Baratanga ...

Kids Discover A Group Experience Drumming Together

Drumming gets the kids to interact with one another in ways that they normally don’t. It places them all on the same level playing field of fun without judgement ...

Remo's Drum Table And Christine Stevens.

The REMO 40” drum table sat silently waiting; with four mallets placed in the four directions of the bright green center. We sat at the “table”, waiting for a rhythm feast to appear, when a group of five music therapy students arrived, and picked up the ...

They Call Me The Rhythmic Ringmaster

My circus is only as good as my acts and I like to supply everyone with the very best equipment so their spirits, including mine, can shine brightly and change the world ...

Argentina: Drum Circle Facilitation And Music Therapy

Remo Inc is committed to supporting the growing community of skilled drum circle and rhythm facilitators globally, and as part of my work ...

Village Music Circles Seminar – Costa Rica In Harmony

Costa Rica was the first stop on my 3 country tour where I taught the Village Music Circles One Day Seminar on the art of drum circle facilitation ...

Bahia Buffalo Drum and Wellness

Peta Minter, founder of Positive Music and a Remo Endorser from Australia, talks about the benefits of a personal rhythm practice and the art of drum circle facilitation and how the Remo Bahia Buffalo drum can be used to create simple rhythms that support ...

Drumming Celebration With Robert Lawrence Friedman

Robert Lawrence Friedman facilitates his "Drumming Celebration" program for the Halsa Group, a chiropractic organization in Windsor, England ...

Music… A Step To Building Healthy Lifestyles

For most of us, music is a big part of our lives. Listening to music puts us in different moods ...

In Memory Of Hal Blaine

Hal Blaine 1929-2019Remo mourns the passing of drumming icon Hal Blaine. As arguably the most recorded drummer of all-time, it is safe to say that Hal’s drumming is heard thousands of times every day all over the world. As the first sideman inducted into ...

Healthrhythms Podcast

Join us for the HealthRHYTHMS Podcast where we explore the power of rhythm as a tool for change in the domains of health, relationships, community and career ...

About Bongo Boy Music More Than Just A Music School….

Bongo Boy Music™ Inc. was established in 1998 by Ed Gaus as a music production company. With a heart to help people of all ages ...

Drum Circle For Seniors: Germany

Drum circles are an opportunity for self expression, connecting to community and enlivening ourselves, regardless of age, background or challenges ...

World Parkinson's Conference Drum Circle

Jim Boneau and Judi Spencer created connection and community at the World Parkinson’s Conference. Enjoy this short video!

Waves Upon Waves

After 45 years of TaKeTiNa and 15 years of MegaDrums, Reinhard Flatischler finally goes "symphonic". With Waves upon Waves, a suite for orchestra, choir and percussion Reinhard Flatischler and Johnny Bertl created a new style of music...

What Is A Drum Circle? The View From Peru

Drum circles are used in almost every possible setting for an amazing array of outcomes. Enjoy these wonderful interviews as each person tells of the power of the experience of the drum circle ...

Big Energy! The 2018 DCI Drum Circle

People of all ages had a blast sharing their groove together at the Community Drum Circle during the Soundsport International Drumline Battle and DCI World Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana ...

John R. Beck And League Of American Orchestras

Mr. John R. Beck, Professor of Percussion at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, also teaches at Wake Forest University. He is the principal percussionist of the Winston-Salem Symphony and is a member of the Greensboro Symphony, Brass Ban ...

Health Rhythms For Life - The Impact Is One That Lasts!

What a wonderful rhythm world we live in! A few years ago, I conducted a series of Health Rhythms sessions at the Wellness Center of Phoenix ...

In Memory Of Ndugu Chancler

Remo, Inc. mourns the passing of legendary artist Ndugu Chancler, who died on February 3, 2018. Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, Leon “Ndugu” Chancler was a renowned drummer, percussionist, producer, composer, clinician and educator. Ndugu recorded with suc ...

Frank Zummo Wins 2017 Apmas Best Drummer

Frank Zummo draws from his significant history in the LA rock scene, where he was a founding member of Street Drum Corps ...

Warrior Beat

Warrior is a non-profit organization that focuses on the psychology and physical health of our US Military Veterans through professionally facilitated group drumming. Our main focuses are on helping to alleviate the symptoms associated with PTSD and anxie ...

The Drum Table In Play At Rhythm With A Purpose:

Rhythm With a Purpose St. Louis was a week of creative rhythmic activities, both drum circles and facilitation trainings ,designed to bring together the broad spectrum of communities, organizations, schools, and businesses in the St. Louis metropolitan ar ...

Sound Shapes Support 1,800 Street Children

Remo, Inc. provided Sound Shapes to London schools in support of Bang the Drum’s efforts to support Street Children world-wide. Bang the Drum united drummers of all ages and abilities across the globe and successfully set a Guinness World Record for ...

Community Based Drum Circles - Alberta Health Services

Alberta Health Services provides healthcare to millions of Albertans each year. We are part of an organization that employs over 110,000 people and in fact, is one of Canada's largest employers.This video is about The Rhythm Project, founded by two Mental ...

Dehradun Drum Circle And Happy Humanism

Self-expression is the way of life. It is only through self-expression that one can accept oneself. And only when you accept can you have the power to be more liberal, to be more open and to grow and learn from somebody else ...

In Memory Of Remo D. Belli

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Remo D Belli, our beloved founder and leader. An innovator, pioneer and icon of the world of percussion, he was an inspiration to us all for breaking new ground and making a difference in the world ...

Wgi 2016

Remo Congratulates 2016 WGI World ChampionsPulse Percussion won the Gold Medal in PIW division with a score of 98.0 atthe WGI World Championships held in Dayton Ohio from April 14th through the16th.Led by Ian Grom and John Mapes, their show entitled, Brot ...

Cancer Inspired Me To...

When life delivers serious challenges in our lives, is our first thought about what we can do to prevent that part of our journey? ...

Empowered Without Ed: Drumming In Eating Disorder Treatment

Group drumming and improvisation is a way to actively engage a group in the here and now. Consideration must be given to the group and their process. In eating disorder treatment ...

7 Evidence-Based Elements of HealthRHYTHMS Group Empowerment Drumming

Drumming boosts NK cell activity, reverses stress genes, improves mood, and reduces disease risk ...

Why Drums And Drum Circles?

Humans have the need to belong, to be part of a group of individuals who share interests, and who come together for a common purpose. Such needs are as important to children and teens as they are to people in mid-life and to senior adults ...

Recreational Music-Making: A Human Resources Perspective

An accessible, affordable and sustainable strategy with targeted objectives that extend into realms apart from performance and mastery ...

Rainbows Of Rhythm: Rebuilding After The Storm Of Columbine

I've always found it interesting that after a tragedy occurs, we often honor those who've died with a moment of silence. I wonder if this practice reflects our societal problem in talking about grief and loss ...

Healing: To The Beat Of An Inner Drummer

Young cancer patient finds hope through music at retreat ...

Winter Guard International Drum Circle

With the help of some great weather, the drum circle held at the WGI Percussion World Championships created an equally inspiring atmosphere as to what the competing ensembles had made inside at the competition ...

Village Music Circles Training, Australia

Held recently in Sydney, Australia, in conjunction with ‘Billy Hyde Music’ was the Arthur Hull Drum Facilitator Training Seminar ...

Rhythm Mentoring In Singapore

Music teachers from Blangah Rise Primary School who were classically trained embarked on a 30-hour mentoring project with percussionist Syed Ibrahim, to better equip themselves with skills to play rhythmic pieces of music ...

Rhythm And Drumming Empowerment Program

Rhythm and Drumming Empowerment Programat the Alabama School for the Deaf and Blind. I have often wondered what it would be like to work with the hearing and visually impaired ...

Rhythm And Autism

Finding Focus: How Drum Therapy Captivated an Autistic Child's Attention ...

Drumstrong 2009

That wasn’t thunder filling the air – it was drumming! ...

Drumming With The Lost Boys Of The Sudan

Even after you feel that you’ve been through so much that no one will understand you, there is still one universal language which everyone around the world shares: music.When the Lost Boys and Girls of Sudan gathered at a conference in San Diego, Californ ...

Drumming In Jamaica

Students at Haile Selassie High School in Kingston, Jamaica, experienced a transformative drumming class thanks to donations from Remo Drums, 1Love Foundation, and Keen Footwear. Led by Aaron Nigel Smith of One World Chorus...

Drum Circles At Children’s Hospital

Facilitating drumming and rhythm programs at Children's Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama for nearly five years, we formed a strategic partnership with VSA Arts of Alabama...

Drum Circle For Burn Survivors

Drum Circle Facilitator and Educational Artist Sammy K recently led a Drum Circle at the “Beyond Surviving” Adult Burn Survivor Recovery Retreat held by the Firefighters Burn ...

Burning Bush Drum Circle

The Burning Bush Drum Circle in Phoenix Arizona is celebrating its first year. With a healthy supply of REMO festival drums, small tubanos and tambourines, this circle has turned into the signature drum event within the city of Phoenix...

Akita Tree Planting Ceremony

59th Tree Planting Festival in North Akita City 15 June, 2008Report by Takuya (Yamaha Music Trading, Japan)A Tree Planting Festival is held every year which the Japanese Emperor attends and plants trees. The purpose of the festival is to celebrate and app ...

11,000 People In Rhythm

Hong Kong celebrates International Day of Disabled Persons with the world's largest drumming event, promoting inclusivity and unity.

Namm Drum Circle 2016 With Arthur Hull

The NAMM Drum Circle, 400 people strong and sponsored by Remo for over 20 years, has become a much anticipated event at the NAMM show every year ...

250 Nurses Drum To Connect

Michigan's Oncology Nursing Conference ends with stress-busting drumming, promoting self-care and community among nurses.

Anju's Poem

Anju’s Poem. I don’t know what a drum circle is. Or what the variety of drums used are called. Or how long it takes to learn ...

World's Largest Samba Band Drumming For Wellness

Record-breaking 2013 Samba Band event at Royal Albert Hall leads to life-changing drum workshops for street-connected children worldwide.

Drum Circles With The Colorado Symphony Orchestra

Drum Circles with the Colorado Symphony OrchestraOn the afternoon of January 28th, 2007, in Denver, CO, people entered Boettcher Concert Hall, home to the Colorado Symphony Orchestra (CSO), to be greeted in the lobby by the sound of children, teens, and f ...

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