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Training/Teachers (chronological order)
My first drumming teacher was Ubaka Hill, in 1996. 

Drum and Chant Transformation workshop/ Jim Donovan, 4/11
Rhythm Renewal Drumming workshop/ Jim Donovan, 4/11
Spirit Drum Workshop/ Mz. Imani, 3/11
African Drumming/ Michael Markus, 3/10
Djembe workshop/ Ubaka Hill, 10/09

Ecstatic Chant weekend at Omega Institute, 9/09

African Drumming/ Abdulay N'dour, 8/09

African Drumming/ Michael Markus, 5/09 

African Drumming/ Mark Wood, 3/09

Drumming/ Jim Donovan, 12/08, 4/07, 11/06

Drum for Joy/ Jaqui Macmillan, 11/08

Drumsong/ Ubaka Hill, 10/08

African Drumming/ Mawuenyega Mensah, 6/08

Djembe lesson/ Cheri Shanti, 6/08

Djembe lesson/ Gregg Hansen, 6/08

Kirtan Chant/ Cheryl Kindt, 2008 (monthly)

African Music Ensemble/ Dr. James Burns, 8/07-12/07 (2x/week)

Drum Circle Music Facilitator's Training/ Kalani, 6/13/07-6/17/07 

Circle songs/ Linda Heron Wind, CIRCLE, 1997-2006 (monthly) 

West African Drumming/ M'Bemba Bangoura, 8/06 

Drum Circle/ Jason Willey, Center for Health & Well-Being, 2006 

Kirtan/Chants from India/ Sonam Targee, 2005-2006 (monthly)  

Zikr Chanting/ Wadud Henry Cretella & Zaynab Kathleen FitzPatrick, 2006 (monthly)

Kriya Chanting Meditation/ Craig Bullock,  2005-2006 (monthly)

Sufi/ Dances of Universal Peace/ Henry and Kathleen, 2006 

Native American Drumming Circle/ Carmen Ramos, 2005 

Shamanic Journeying Meditation/ Tracy Bell, 2005

Drum Echoes/ Matt Giordano, Plymouth Spiritualist Church, 2005

Native American Songs/ Brooke Medicine Eagle, 2005

Finger Lakes Drum Circle/ Mirlin Poplar, 2004 

West African Drumming/ Michael Markus, 2000, 2001 

Drumsong/ Ubaka Hill, Omega Institute, 2001 (weekend workshop)
Qi Gong Healers Classes/Qi Gong Institute of Rochester, Lisa O’Shea, 1999-2000

African Drumming/ Betsy Bevan, 2000 (weekly)

African Dancing/ Edwina Lee Tyler, 2000

Spiritual Drumming/ Nurudafina Pili Abena, 2000  

Catskill Mountain World Percussion Happen'n weekend/ Ubaka Hill, 1999, 2000
The Art and Spirit of Drumming/ Ubaka Hill, Campfest, 1998 (weekend workshop)

West African Drumming/ Blair Hornbuckle, 1997-1998 (weekly) 

Drumming Workshops/ Ubaka Hill, Womongathering weekend, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999


Accomplishments

Rose has taught more than 75 songs and created practice sheets for each one.
Individual Artist Grant Award for Expressive Drumming, NYS Council of Arts / CCCA.
Coordinator of musical group, Rhythms
Singer/songwriter/guitarist with 30 original songs 
TV demonstration WSKG children's show: Move It
Guest djembe player for Jody Kessler and ONE LOVE Chant
Guest djembe player for CD: Waking Up - Laura Jean Castelluzo with Special Guest Artists 
Group vocalist for CD: A Circle of Song: A Celebration of Song by CIRCLE, Inc. 
Djembe player for Pleasing Iris
TV demonstration and interview on the Rochester Morning Show - NBC 
NYS Coordinator for Drum Circle Music Facilitators Training with Kalani
20 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities 
Rose works for Achieve, as a Community Habilitation Provider.  


Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Science, State University of New York, Brockport NY 
Graduate credits, Special Education, St. John Fisher College, Rochester NY
American Sign Language: Level 3, Rochester Institute of Technology/NTID, Rochester NY


Workshops led by Rose Husted:

Broome Developmental Center
Binghamton University 
Broome County Public Library (ages 7-15)
Sante Comprehensive Women's Healthcare
Proctor & Gamble Pharmaceuticals, Inc  
International Center for Cultural Studies Conference
Americorps
Rochester YMCA After School Program (ages 8-12)
Boys & Girls Club (ages 10-16)
Union-Endicott Central School District
Holistic Health class, Binghamton University
GEAR UP (Middle school-High School)
Diversity Cafe, East Middle School students, GEAR UP 
After School Program, West Middle School, GEAR UP 
Summer Program, GEAR UP
Terra Cotta
Earth2Spirit
Unity of the Southern Tier 
CIRCLE (Community of Individuals Revisioning and Celebrating Life on Earth)
Plymouth Spiritualist Church
Seeking Common Ground, Alternatives In Living Conference
Camp Seneca Lake, children in summer program
GAGV Annual Picnic
Baha'i Conference

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Classes led by Rose Husted:

Weekly class in Vestal
The Center for Health & Wellbeing
Yoga and Healing Sanctuary
Hands On Chiropractic & Wellness Center
Southern Tier Independence Center
Roberson Museum  
Bethel Baptist Church
First United Methodist Church 
John Hus Presbyterian Church 
Unitarian Universalist Church 
VOICES (Vibrations of Inherent Creative Energies)

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Performances:

"Words and Music for Peace" benefit for Cindy Sheehan
Wedding rehearsal dinner party at Terra Cotta
Farmers Market - Ostiningo Park (2008, 2009, 2010)
Imagicka 
Binghamton Library - children's group performed
St. Thomas Aquinas Elementary School 
Renaissance Plaza: Assisted Living Facility 
Bridgewater Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Camp Seneca Lake
School of the Arts, Martin Luther King Celebration
Roberson Museum 
First Night Celebration
Centenary-Chenango United Methodist Church
Plymouth Spiritualist Church
 

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Rose Husted accompanying other musicians: 

Jody Kessler and ONE LOVE Devotional Chant 
Abdulay N'dour and Rob Wandell 
Silandara 
Pleasing Iris

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Drum Circles facilitated by Rose Husted:

Binghamton University
The Rocket Coffee Company
Pagan Outreach Center
Moon Rhythms 
GAGV
13 Moons
 

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