West African Drumming Classes in West Reading
African Rhythms on Djembe and Dununs at Earth Rhythms
641 Penn Ave, West Reading 19611
Led by Tammi Hessen
Groups of Six Sessions on Tuesdays
6:00pm-8:00pm Class
$20 per class for 6 sessions ($120)
Pre-registration Requested
All Levels welcome!
Call ahead for questions and for more information:
Tammihessen@aol.com
or 717.824.9392
2012 Dates:
Tuesday Evenings
February 7 through March 13
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WEST AFRICAN DRUMMING CLASSES IN LANCASTER
Rhythms of the Earth – a drumming journey around the Wheel of the Year with Tammi Hessen
Come explore the ancient rhythms within yourself! Rhythms of the Earth will combine the story of the djembe drum, the basics of how to play the djembe and dunun drums (a type of drum from West Africa), and how to put the techniques together to learn ancient traditional rhythms and songs. All this within the theme of the Wheel of the Year! Each month we will explore rhythms and lore that express the changes in the natural world around us.
Just like other instruments, these drums have notes that are combined to play music. We will work on the sounds of the notes and will play music that you can play alone or with other drummers. Whether you are a beginner drummer or an experienced one, join us to discover or improve your own sound on the drum, and to create music in community with others.
Classes are for all ages of drummers and all skill levels.
When: Usually the second Saturday afternoon of each month
Time: 2pm – 3:30pm
Cost: $15 per class, $75 in advance for a six-class card. $2 per class for drum rental
Where: Radiance, 9 W Grant St, Lancaster (across from Central Market)
How to Register: Contact Radiance 717-290-1517, or stop in.
Dates:
February 11, 2012
March 24
April 14
May 26
June 9
July 14
If you don’t have a djembe, dunun (barrel-shaped stick drum), or ashiko drum, you can rent a djembe for $2 (technique instruction is focused on these drums, but you may also bring frame drums to play during the rhythms). Please request rental drums ahead of time for each class.
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One-time Sampler Class in Lancaster, PA
at Millersville University in Lancaster, Prince Street
March 21, 10:00a-12:00p
Contact TBD
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Classes in Harrisburg, PA
All-Level Drumming Class
Friday March 30, 2012
6:30-8:30pm
Abrams & Weakley General Store for Animals
3963 N. 6th Street (training room)
Harrisburg PA 17110
Class price undetermined, bring donation for instructor, plus room rental
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Intermediate Private Group Lesson
Contact Lilo Mueller @ liloswiss2@aol.clom
These Classes REQUIRE Pre-Registration and are not open to the public (level-specific) The group organizing these classes also requires attendance at some practice sessions
Wednesday Nights From 6:30-8:30p
Abrams & Weakley General Store for Animals
3963 N. 6th Street (training room)
Harrisburg PA 17110
Dates:
Feb 10 class
Feb 24 Practice (fri)
March 14 class
March 23 Practice (fri)
April 11 class
April 20 Practice (fri)
May 2 class
June 1 Practice (fri)
Cost: $20 per class and $2 for space rental
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Save the Date ….
For the Seventh Annual Bumbada Women’s Drumming Weekend! May 18th-20th, 2012
The Bumbada Women’s Drumming Weekend 2012 will be held from May 18th – 20th at the South Mountain YMCA Camp in Wernersville, PA (outside of Reading). http://www.smymca.org/
Stay tuned for the list of teachers and workshops, as the faces have changed!
