About DSC

Drumming For Social Change

Who We Are:

Gabriel and Brad

Drumming for Social Change is the brainchild of Brad Broomfield and Gabriel Globus-Hoenich, two musically diverse percussionists and teaching artists who are committed to researching world musics and using them to effect social change in the classroom and community.
Our Mission:

We use music and culture to create global bridges. We are envoys between cultures abroad and our community at home, traveling and researching around the world in order to create poignant and engaging curriculums at home. By sharing culture from around the world with our community we aim to create a sense of global unity, shared heritage, and commonality within the communities we serve as well as those we visit abroad.

How It All Began:
The seed for DSC was planted when Brad and Gabriel met each other in Philadelphia in 2012. After immediately recognizing a shared interest in drumming, multiculturalism, and community service, they began to brainstorm how they could combine their talents to aid their own communities and others abroad while staying true to their passions. Inspired by their own independent research in various countries, Brad and Gabriel decided to embark, together, on an educational trip to Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. For 6 months they began to plan their epic journey, which culminated in the initiation and success of a crowdfunded IndieGogo campaign. Thus, with the support of family, friends, and their community - Drumming for Social Change was born. 
Where We Have Researched:

The members of DSC have researched in countries throughout Central and South America including Brazil, Cuba, Peru, Panama, Belize, and Honduras as well as Ghana, Spain, and South Korea and areas of the Middle East and the Balkans. 
Where We Are Based:

Gabriel lives in New York City and Brad lives in Amman,Jordan.

Where We Have Presented:
Since returning from Brazil in Fall 2013, DSC has presented workshops for The Philadelphia Orchestra, Detroit Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Sister Cities Girl Choir, Play On, Philly!, Please Touch Museum, and Queensborough Community College, among others.  
With Who and Where We Work:
DSC has worked with all ages, from babies to adults in settings from schools and community centers to museums and conferences.