Besides being fun and a great stress reliever, group drumming builds a sense of community across people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. Willow Glen area residents recently enjoyed a group drumming experience facilitated by Jeni Swerdlow of DRUMMM at Willow Glen Library. DRUMMM brought rhythm instruments for all participants at the free event, which was sponsored by Friends of Willow Glen Library. In this video, two young drummers keep the beat with DRUMMM’s Adley Penner and dozens of other participants. If you missed this event, you’ll have another chance on Saturday, March 5, when DRUMMM visits the Cambrian Library at 2 p.m.

Want to learn more about group drumming? Find books at the library such as Hip Grooves for Hand Drums. Or visit globaldrumcircles.com, where you’ll find information about drum circles in the Bay Area including an event slated for March 18 in Willow Glen.