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A Drummer's Dream

2010 1 h 25 min
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A rare and unique assembly of some of the greatest drummers in the world. Explosive talent, passion, humour and irresistible personality come together in a magical setting as these diverse drummers and forty students create a profound and unforgettable experience. Featuring Dennis Chambers, Kenwood Dennard, Horacio 'El Negro' Hernandez, Giovanni Hidalgo, Mike Mangini, Raul Rekow and Nasyr Abdul Al-Khabyyr, the film engages us with a diversity of musical styles. These master drummers of rock, jazz, Latin fusion and soul have backed the likes of Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Carlos Santana - and now each other. At the end of the …

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A rare and unique assembly of some of the greatest drummers in the world. Explosive talent, passion, humour and irresistible personality come together in a magical setting as these diverse drummers and forty students create a profound and unforgettable experience. Featuring Dennis Chambers, Kenwood Dennard, Horacio 'El Negro' Hernandez, Giovanni Hidalgo, Mike Mangini, Raul Rekow and Nasyr Abdul Al-Khabyyr, the film engages us with a diversity of musical styles. These master drummers of rock, jazz, Latin fusion and soul have backed the likes of Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Carlos Santana - and now each other. At the end of the film you will be tapping out the rhythms that live within us all, and the positive energy of these masters will pulse through you for days to come.

Music All subjects
  • participant
    Nasyr Abdul Al-Khabyyr
    Mike Mangini
    Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez
    Giovanni Hidalgo
    Raul Rekow
    Dennis Chambers
    Kenwood Dennard
    Daniel Adam
    Boris Andranov
    Christopher Blair
    Maxime Brisebois
    Alexandre Brisson
    Brant Cali
    Melissa D Chancey
    Fred Charron
    Laurie Ann Cooper
    Benoit Corbeil
    Clarence Corbeil
    Stephen Dayfoot
    Isabelle Delaney
    Pascal Denis
    Hugo Desmarais
    Christian Despatie
    Jill Dunkley
    Alexandre Eldada
    Ryan Evershed
    Anthony Festoso
    Nick Fourestier
    Carlos Genigle
    Benjamin Goldberg
    Craig Groennou
    Ali Khalil
    Yumi Kim
    Danny Kotik
    Bruce Kratzmann
    Jude Kratzmann
    Edwin Ling
    Jerry Mercer
    Shawn Mercer
    John Scott Mercer
    Yulliyan Markov Naumov
    Raymond Newton
    John Senneker
    Jake Shamash
    Victor E. Smith
    Daniel Vezina
    Maggie Watson
  • producer
    Kent Martin
    John Walker
  • executive producer
    John Walker
    Kent Martin
  • writer
    John Walker
  • director
    John Walker
  • narrator
    John Walker
  • cinematography
    Kent Nason
    Nigel Markham
  • editor
    Jeff Warren
  • sound design
    Alex Salter
  • music editor
    Alex Salter
  • location music recordist
    Leigh Uttley
    Lincoln Gagnon
  • location sound recordist
    Phil Brouwer
    Frédéric Edwards
    Peter Jones
  • additional cinematography
    John Walker
  • aerial camera rigging
    Paul Mitcheltree
  • unit manager
    Candice Desormeaux
  • research interviews
    Sayydah Garrett
  • founder
    Nasyr Abdul Al-Khabyyr
  • camp director
    Chantal Vézina
  • sponsor
    Paul Frederick
  • consultant
    Paul Frederick
  • drum technician
    Rene Adolph
    Tylor Adolph
    Christopher Adolph
    Lincoln Gagnon
    Evan Ritchie
    Patrick Denis
  • percussion coordinator
    Isabelle Delaney
  • jam sessions musician
    Seamus Cowan
    Vanessa Rodrigues
    Jonathan Stewart
  • security supervisor
    Zayd Abdul Al-Khabyyr
  • security
    Steven Vezina
  • production assistant
    Jamal Abdul Al-Khabyyr
  • maintenance supervisor
    Norman Kane
  • driver
    Ivan Khanikian
  • life guard
    Jennie Agostini
    Mike Bird
    David Dukoff
    Andrew Dukoff
    Veronica Nitschmann
  • volunteer
    Justin Brazuras
    Patrice Clavei
    Michelle Dayfoot
  • distribution strategist
    Peter Broderick
  • social media strategist
    Katherine Dodds
  • consulting producer
    Marie Natanson
  • production manager
    Margaret Harrison
    Kimberlee McTaggart
  • production accountant
    Angie Kovic
  • centre administrator
    John William Lutz
  • production supervisor
    Candice Desormeaux
  • marketing manager
    Amy Stewart Gallant
    Leslie Stafford
  • composer opening theme
    Jonathan Goldsmith
  • post coordinator
    Roz Power
  • producer's assistant
    Roz Power
  • visual archives research
    Elizabeth Klinck
  • music rights clearance
    Elizabeth Klinck
  • graphic design
    Benny Fong
  • illustrator
    Joe Morse
  • publicist
    Joanne Smale
    Leanne Plummer
  • post-production assistant
    Katie McKay
    Phillip Cairns
    Chris Darlington
    Connie Littlefield
    Rebecca Sharratt
  • transcription services
    Lisa Clarke
  • live music re-recording mixer
    Hayward Parrott
  • music consultant
    Jhean Paul Bracho
  • video post production services
    PowerPost Productions
  • post-production coordinator
    Brian Power
    Christopher Fost
  • on-line colourist
    Doug Woods
  • assistant on-line editor
    Chris MacIntosh
  • re-recording mixer
    Allan Scarth
  • legal counsel
    Robert Aske
  • accountant
    Patricia Dyson
  • insurance
    Paul Lipkus
  • manager
    Jhean Paul Bracho
    Chantal Vézina
    Margaret Sterlacci

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Education

Ages 14 to 18
School subjects
Arts Education - Music Health/Personal Development - Identity Social Studies - Social History
All of the drummers featured in A Drummer’s Dream emphasize that there is no secret to their success. They all had to practise for long hours and work their way to the top. How is this approach different from what we see in reality shows like American Idol or The Voice? Do these shows prepare their contestants for a career in music? Ask students to create a mind map that connects the drummers featured in the movie to the bands that they have played with. Have the students been introduced to new music?
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