ABOUT US

Eternity | Caravan *

Drums No Guns Commission, Inc., is a non-profit community based educational organization with a 501(c)(3) tax exempt status (ID: 06-1517971) that promotes literacy and the prevention of crime and violence, handgun violence, drugs, gangs, hatred, racism, hunger, homelessness, teen homicide and suicide.

DNG utilizes the power and influence of entertainment (Music & Arts) and technology to stimulate and motivate children, youth and adults to become enthusiastic about hope, community building, positive thinking and higher education. It is imperative and of the most importance to begin preventive measures to save the lives and future lifestyles of children and youth through positive role models, mentoring and entertaining programs and projects.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

The purposes of Drums No Guns Commission, Inc. are:

1. To operate exclusively for charitable, educational, civic, religious and scientific purposes as referred to in Sections 501(c) (3) and 170 (c) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code, generally referred to as 'exempt purposes'.

2. To promote literacy and the prevention of handgun violence, domestic abuse, crime, teen suicide and homicide, through a national community building Edu~concert campaign series consisting of lectures, demonstrations, workshops, seminars, mentorship, creative conflict/anger-management training, also, concerts in schools, community centers and neighborhoods nationwide;

3. To promote community and youth development, higher education, enhancing high technological skills (audio/music and video technology), motivate and build self-worth and self-esteem for children, youth and adults, enabling each individual the opportunity to develop a safer and more positive social environment as well as become an economically-stabled and self-sufficient community that works, build and grow together;

4. To help build community performing arts, cultural history and education centers teaching professional trades (music and video technology, sound recording, musical instruments, organizational management, promotions, journalism, writing, drama/theater, stage and lighting, media/communications and advertisement, etc.

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* Music courtesy of DNG guest composer/pianist, Peter Edwards

"We began our friendship in the early 80's composing music in our upstairs inner city loft/apartment, blessed with donated food, electricity and a $200 baby grand. A few years later, we had the privilege of enhancing our compositions in a six bedroom mansion complete with 7 foot Steinway! Through all the ups and downs of our lives living mainly amongst creative artists and entrepreneurs, I have witnessed Michael's amazing personality, drumming, and heartfelt songs inspire thousands of people ... from children to the elderly ... from all races and walks of life ... to express their inherent oneness with the heartbeat of our sacred Mother Earth.... and the spirits of the stars!"

Peter Edwards | Composer/pianist and son of yoga teacher Pamela Firk,
and Emeritus Professor Frank Firk, former Chairman of the
Department of Physics, member of the Admissions Committee
and Master of Trumbull College, Yale University.