Hello Drummers and Rhythm Enthusiasts!
It’s that time of year already when I send out my fall schedule of drumming!
How come the summer flies by so fast? 😉
Hope to see many of you in one class or another — if you haven’t been for a while, please consider returning: we miss you! If you’re looking for something new, consider trying out the Bucket Drumming classes: so much fun! If you want to get fit while drumming, think about joining a Drums Alive class…
And then of course there are the “old stand by’s” — all of your djembe and dunun needs can be easily met by choosing a few classes from the list below, and if there’s something you’d like to see and it isn’t here, please let me know!
Share widely amongst friends, family, colleagues etc — let’s continue to grow this marvelous community of drummers!!
See you soon, in the spirit of rhythm –
Monica
Choose Royston, Courtenay, or Errington…
ROYSTON CLASSES:
**** Please note: Sunday classes have MOVED to TUESDAYS! ******
Tuesdays: 4:00 – 4:45 pm Beginner Duns (African Bass Drums)
4:45 – 5:45 pm Intermediate Djembe (+ Duns) Drumming
5:45 – 6:30 pm Advanced Duns (African Bass Drums)
6:30 – 7:30 pm Ensemble Class (We combine djembe, ballet style & traditional style duns, balafon & sometimes other rhythm instruments; we practice “as if” we were going to perform, putting rhythm sequences together in interesting ways – just for the fun of it! Joining this class means committing to practicing at home and attempting to make it to all classes….We would be so pleased to welcome new members!! J )
Drop ins welcome in all but Ensemble Class J
September 10 – 24 & October 1 – 29 = 8 week session
November 5 – 26 and December 3 – 17 = 7 week session
Wednesdays: 12:00 – 1:00 pm Beginner Bucket Drumming (try it – it’s a blast!!!)
1:00 – 2:00 pm Beyond Beginner Bucket Brigade (you need to know how to read the music for buckets & and be comfortable playing them to join this class)
Drop ins welcome at Beginner but not Beyond level J
September 11 – 25 & October 2 – 30 = 8 week session
November 6 – 27 and December 4 – 18 = 7 week session
I am hopeful that the change from Sundays to Tuesdays suits everyone. After many years of not having a proper weekend, I feel the need to do that for myself….. Register for Royston classes at the door first day.
*Monica’s Annual Winter Solstice Drum/Potluck/Fundraiser: December 20th 5:00 – 7:00 pm*
ALSO:
Stay tuned for a MINI AFRICA IMMERSION CAMP first week in November with my teacher Kocassale Dioubate from West Guinea Africa and his partner Sasha Belle Hunt – they will be offering 3 – 5 days (TBA) of immersion in drum & dance West African-style! Details TBA soon!
AND: Island Drum Camp Fall Version with Jordan Hanson from Drum Victoria will be taking place in OCTOBER in ERRINGTON!! Details TBA!
COURTENAY RECREATION CLASSES:
To register phone: 250 338 1000 or 250 338 5371
(you can find these classes listed in the Comox Valley fall recreation guide)
Mondays: 11:45 – 12:45pm Intermediate/Advanced African Drumming (you are a pretty confident drummer J)
September 16 – December 9 (no classes Oct 14 or Nov 11)
Wednesdays: 5:30 – 6:30 pm Beyond Beginners African Drumming (you have some experience; you don’t want to be a beginner anymore J )
September 11 – November 27 (no class Oct 9)
7:00 – 8:00 pm Drums Alive Power Beats (see Drums Alive Comox Valley on Facebook for videos and info on this totally fun fitness class that combines drumming and dancing – every ability level welcome but be prepared for a good workout for your body & brain!)
September 11 – November 27 (no class Oct 9)
Thursdays: 10:30 – 11:30 am Drums Alive Golden Beats (Drums Alive for those with mobility issues, those recovering from injury, anyone who wants the same fun workout but at a slightly slower pace!)
September 19 – December 5 (no class Oct 3)
5:00 – 6:00 pm Beginners African Drumming (you’re brand new to drumming or you’ve taken a few classes and aren’t quite ready to move up to Beyonds…yet J)
September 19 – December 5
ERRINGTON CLASSES:
To register, contact Kim Longmuir:
Mondays: 4:00 – 4:30 pm Beginner Duns
4:30 – 5:30 pm Beyond Beginner African Drumming
5:30 – 6:30 pm Beginner African Drumming
Sept 16 – Dec 9 w/ no classes Oct 14, Nov 4, Nov 11 = 10 classes
***If you are interested in BALAFON classes, please contact Corinne: ***
Monica
WEBSITE: http://rhythm-spirit.blogspot.com