Drummers for Haiti: A Photo Recap

Drummers for Haiti was a success! A lot of people showed up to support the people of Haiti and learn a thing or two about drumming, and even though the event was for drummers there were several non-musicians that came out to support the cause. (My 88 year old grandmother showed up!) Glenn Weber, Tommy Igoe, Jason Gianni, Peter Retzlaff, and Ron Thaler all gave fantastic clinics on subjects ranging from rudiments to polyrhythms and even the mindset of an artist as it pertains not just to drumming, but any artistic endeavor. (You can read more about the event here.)

Vic Firth, The Collective School of Music and several other drum companies/institutions donated a total of over 80 items (drum heads, sticks, shirts, books, etc.), all of which were raffled off, with 100% of the proceeds going to Haiti. Since there were so many donations, nearly everyone who purchased a raffle ticket went home with a prize.

All in all the event was a success. It's not that everything went perfectly right (which it mostly did), but nothing went horribly wrong. (Crucial!)

Chris Golinski starting things off. 

Photo by Heather Quercio.

Glenn Weber talking about rudiments.

Photo by Samantha Ulban.

Tommy Igoe playing a solo.

Photo by Heather Quercio.

Jason Gianni preparing his whiteboard in the back room.

Photo by Samantha Ulban.

A young student happy about his new sticks.

Photo by Heather Quercio.

Peter Retzlaff discussing the natural rhythms of playing the drums.

Photo by Heather Quercio.

Ron Thaler conversing with the crowd.

Photo by Heather Quercio.

Group shot.

From left: Chris Golinski, Peter Retzlaff, Tommy Igoe, Glenn Weber, Ron Thaler, Jason Gianni.

Photo by Samantha Ulban.

You can contact Heather Quercio at hquercio88@yahoo.com and Samantha Ulban at samantha.ulban@gmail.com or check out her blog Invisible Atlantis, where she has more Drummers for Haiti shots.