A series of drumming workshops are to be held in this January – March 2012 in and around Forres. Please see below details of these up and coming workshops:

Feeling The Rhythm Workshop
Sunday 29th January 2012 (2 – 5pm)
Newbold House, Forres
Cost £25 (Includes use of instruments, teas, coffees)

Easing into rhythm, using gentle movement, the body and the voice as well as drums and percussion we will explore rhythm, building up confidence in listening and playing along with some simple technique on the djembe, congas, bass drums and percussion.

Some concessions available also part NMLets, please ask before.
Places limited £5 deposit secures place.

West African Drum Workshop
Saturday 25th February 2012 (1pm – 5pm)
Dance Drama Studio, Findhorn Foundation, Moray
Cost £35 (Concessions available)

Master Drummer Mockolou Sawane from Senegal coming to teach the traditional rhythms of his Mandinka Culture – rich in tradition and spirituality. Hear and learn how the djembe can sound with the touch of a master player – and how the rhythms inter act with the deep melodic tones of the Doun Doun (bass drums). With African Dance from Zoe Sawane.

Contact: Zoe 07863966322
Email: zoe72zoe@hotmail.com or Carol 01343 850610 email: cocarol@talktalk.net

Drum and Percussion Classes 2012
Starting Monday February 6th – 26th March 2012 (7.15 – 8.45) in Forres, venue to be confirmed

Pay for the 8 week block:  Cost £56 or £8 drop in plus £1per class drum hire. Playing djembe, congas, bass drum and percussion. Exploring rhythm, playing in a group, some improvising and listening inspired by African and Afro – Latin rhythms . Open to all, newcomers are welcome.

First class £7. Thereafter 8 week block Cost £56 or £8 drop in plus £1 per class for drum hire.

Tuesday Group
February 7th -27th March 2012 (12.30 – 2pm)

For those with some experience. This is a small group focusing on ensemble playing, also soloing techniques and improvising.
8 week block: Cost £56 for block.

For more information about these classes please contact  Carol on 01343 850610 or email: cocarol@talktalk.net

Source: The Moray Council