Monica’s Fall Schedule of
Drumming and Rhythm Events
2019
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…..
*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: kimlongmuir@telus.net
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 11 = 10 classes
***If you are interested in BALAFON classes, please contact Corinne:
corinnedurin@hotmail.com***
