2010/12/26

First Big Sing of the New Year!

Mark your calendars, singers of all ages, backgrounds and abilities! The first Big Sing at Creekside Commons for 2011 will be January 7th, 7:00 - approx 8:30 pm. We are a small community choir that enjoys singing in a wide range of styles, from 4-part harmony through sacred chant to folk songs from around the world - all in a rainbow of languages, sometimes even including English! This is an "everyone welcome" choir, with no audition or performing in front of audiences other than ourselves required. We are a welcoming, supportive, spirit-filled group with a wonderful sense of humour and community. Join us and find out for yourself! FMI: email Monica at drumdeva@gmail.com

Solstice Drum/Potluck a Success!

Thanks to everyone who attended a very successful and spirit-filled (albeit initially postponed due to snow) Solstice Drum and Potluck event on Wednesday, December 22nd! It was lovely to see families come out, as well as old and new friends, and even some brand new rhythm enthusiasts. Not only did we drum, shake, clap and rattle this year, we also sang and danced - wow! what a joyous occasion... The rhythms, as always, were as diverse as the crowd, ranging from trance to fireworks! And of course the food was scrumptious - have I mentioned how very much I enjoy a good potluck feast?! Thanks to the generous contributions of the participants, we have been able to make a donation towards providing clean water for 5 families for 20 years in Tanzania through the wonderful organization "GlobalGiving". Looking forward to Spring Equinox!
And in the meantime, don't forget:
New Session of Drumming Classes, for both beginners and intermediate/advanced, starts January 10th through Courtenay Recreation (250 338 1000 to register) and January 17th at the Fallen Alders on Royston Road (register at drumdeva@gmail.com or at the door - beginners 5:15 - 6:15 pm, advanced 6:30 - 7:30 pm). Make up class for the Fallen Alders drummers who missed one due to snow is January 10th, same times as above.
Let's grow our community of committed and spirited drummers! Bring a friend or two and introduce them to the joys and benefits of drumming in a safe, supportive circle of rhythm enthusiasts!
Happy Holidays!