A local nonprofit is trying out a new program this summer, using rhythm and teamwork to build community connections.
The Barber National Institute kicked off a six-week drumming circle program this summer, giving adults with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to connect with the community through song.
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Dozens showed up at the Erie Center for Arts and Technology on Thursday to bang on some drums to the tune of the Beatles’ “Yellow Submarine.”
The Barber Institute’s communications director, Tammy Roche, said the idea of the program is to get adults with disabilities to interact with the public and discover the joy of music.
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“We know that music is a great way to connect people, and so we just started to think about what could we do that could be accessible for adults that might have mobility issues, that might be in a wheelchair,” said Roche…