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:: Introduction to West African Drumming Class :: Fall 2024 & Winter 2025 :: PENTICTON
- Learn to play traditional West African rhythms on the djembe (a goblet-shaped hand drum).
- This introductory series is aimed at complete beginners. It will teach you how to play the three basic sounds, develop a sense of rhythm, and play authentic West African rhythms in a group setting. Later in the series, dunduns (bass drums played with a stick) may be introduced to complete the musical ensemble.
- Two sessions in Winter 2025:
- 28 Jan - 11 Mar (seven Lessons; $95).
- 18 Mar - 29 Apr (seven Lessons; $95).
- Location: Penticton Community Centre
- Time: Tuesday evenings: 6:15-7:15 pm.
- Loaner djembes are available for the first 8 registrants. Participants are welcome to bring their own djembe* as well (please let staff know when you register so that the loaner drum can be assigned to someone else).
*djembes only please; other types of hand drums are not suitable
- Instructor: Drew Makepeace.
- For more info contact Penticton Rec Centre at 250-490-2426, or visit the Penticton Recreation web site.
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:: Trevor Salloum :: Afro-Cuban Drumming Classes :: Kelowna :: Fall 2024
- Discover the secrets of drumming and various percussion instruments used to create the exciting and exotic sounds in popular Afro-Cuban music. (Salsa, Mambo, Cha Cha Cha, Bolero etc.) The course will include an overview of the main instruments (conga. bongo, timbales, clave, cow bell, guiro, maracas) Participants will have the opportunity to play these instruments and rhythms in an ensemble setting.
- About Trevor: Trevor Salloum has studied with numerous Cuban master drummers. He has made several trips to Cuba and studied at the prestigious Escuela Nacional de Arte in Havana, in addition to music schools in Santiago and Guantanamo. He is a best selling author with Mel Bay Publications including The Bongo Book/CD, Afro-Latin Polyrhythms/CD, Afro-Cuban Rhythms and Afro-Cuban Percussion. Trevor has taught percussion for over 30 years in Canada and the United States. He is an endorser with LP percussion and Regal Tip drum sticks.
- Cost: $120 for the 8-week course or $20 drop-in
- Location: Kelowna Drum Studio
- Date: Saturdays, 10-11 am, from Nov 2 to Dec 21
For more info contact Trevor at 250-763-3951 or see www.trevorsalloum.com.
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:: Nankama Drum & Dance :: Drum Classes :: Penticton :: 2024
Nankama Drum and Dance is accepting new members for the 2024 performing season. No experience required - Instructor: Bobby Bovenzi
- Thursday evenings
- Time: contact Bobby Bovenzi for details
- Loaner drums are available for the drumless.
- Location: Concordia Lutheran Church gymnasium, 2800 South Main St, Penticton
- No pressure to perform, you can just take the classes if preferred. There will be opportunities to learn African dance moves as well!!
- To register contact:
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:: Feel the Rhythm Weekly Drum Circles with Jim Copeman :: Kelowna
- Feel The Rhythm Community Drum Circle is now in its tenth year at the Rotary Centre for the Arts in Kelowna. We welcome everyone who wants to participate in recreational drumming regardless of experience. Our intent is to be inclusive and we welcome anyone who wants to experience the energy of group drumming.
- First, third and fifth Wednesday of the month, 7-9 pm, at the Rotary Centre for the Arts in Kelowna
- Drop-in fee: $10. Some drums are provided.
- Jim Copeman, drum circle facilitator for Feel The Rhythm Drum Circles and world fusion percussionist, hosts this event.
- Contact the RCA for more info or email Jim at
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