2022/12/11

 MONICA’S 2023 SCHEDULE OF DRUMMING & RHYTHM EVENTS

JANUARY – MARCH


Courtenay Recreation (register: 250 338 5371)


Intermediate Drumming, Jan 13 – Mar 3 (8 classes)

Fridays, 12 noon – 1:00 pm

Beginners Drumming, Jan 13 – Mar 3 (8 classes)

Fridays, 1:30 – 2:30 pm

***Please note: if there is not enough registration for this class, it will not run again until April***

(Beyond Beginners students, new & returning, if you are

interested in a class, please send me an email – thanks!)


Drums Alive For Every-Body, Jan 16 – Mar 27 (no class Feb

20) ( 10 classes) ***Formerly Drums Alive Golden Beats***

Mondays, 12:15 – 1:15 pm

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Elder College (https://www.nic.bc.ca/continuing-education/eldercollege/comox-valley/cvec-registration-guides/)

Bucket Drumming 101, Mar 10 – 31  (4 classes)

Fridays, 2:00 – 3:30 pm

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Royston Community Hall (register by emailing Monica: drumdeva@gmail.com)

Intermediate/Advanced Duns, Jan 16 – Mar 27 (no class Jan 23 or Feb 20) (9 classes)

Mondays, 2:30 – 3:15 pm

Intermediate/Advanced Djembe + Duns, Jan 16 – Mar 27 (no class

Jan 23 or Feb 20) (9 classes)

Mondays, 3:30 – 4:30 pm


***There will be one 30 – 45 min drum tightening workshop held this term from 1:15 – 2:15 ish, date TBA; please email me to express your interest – thanks! ***

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Errington War Memorial Hall (register by emailing Kristine: stephenson@live.ca)

Duns (all levels), Jan 24 – Mar 28 (9 classes, no class Feb 21)

Tuesdays, 4:00 – 4:30 pm


Intermediate/Advanced Djembe + Duns,  Jan 24 – Mar 28 (9 classes, no class Feb 21)


****If you know someone interested in BEGINNERS DRUMMING in Errington, please contact Kristine at the email above to inquire about start dates. ****

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Lighthouse Community Hall (Qualicum Bay) (register by going to: lighthousehall.ca/lighthouse-recreation/ or contacting Kelsey: recreation@lighthousehall.ca)

***subject to confirmation***


Beginners African Drumming (for new and returning students),

March 8, 15, 22, 29 & April 5, 12, 19, 26 (8 classes)

and

May 3, 10, 17, 31 (no class May 24) & Jun 7, 14, 21, 28 (8 classes)

Wednesdays, 5:00 – 6:00 pm

****this class will only run with enough registration****


Drums Alive

March 8, 15, 22, 29 & April 5, 12, 19, 26 (8 classes)

and May 3, 10, 17, 31 (no class May 24) & Jun 7, 14, 21, 28 (8 classes)

Wednesdays, 6:30 – 7:30 pm

****this class will move to 5:00 – 6:00 pm if African Drumming does not run****


Monica's Annual Winter Solstice Drum/Potluck/Fundraiser

 

Monica's Annual Winter Solstice Drum/Fundraiser/Potluck!!
Sunday, December 18th, 5 - 7 pm
Royston Community Hall (at the lights in Royston)
Don't miss it! :) Drummers and their friends/family are all welcome. Some djembes and rhythm instruments will be available for use.
Please bring:
  • a potluck dish to share (we'll be anywhere from 10 - 35 people LOL - you never know who'll show up!),
  • your own plates/cups/utensils (we do not have use of the kitchen, officially),
  • your instrument (djembe or other drum, shaker, claves, you name it!),
  • a donation if you are able(to keep Mary Clare going to school in Kenya) and
  • of course your joyous spirits!
This event is WEATHER DEPENDENT! Please check this space & emails before making the drive out :)


2022/08/30

DRUMS ALIVE & BEGINNERS AFRICAN DRUMMING IN LIGHTHOUSE COUNTRY

 Hello friends of rhythm!

If you know of anyone in the area from Fanny Bay to Parksville, they might be interested in joining in on Drums Alive and / beginners African Drumming at the Lighthouse Community Hall in Qualicum Bay - starting on October 19th! Aside from the class I teach in Courtenay (and one taught by a colleague there), there are no opportunities to participate in Drums Alive west of the Rockies -- how's that for SPECIAL! You don't want to miss it! Spread the word and contact me FMI: drumdeva@gmail.com


AWESOME WEEKEND WITH KOCA & SASHA!

What an amazing weekend of drum & dance with Kocassale Dioubate and Sasha Belle Hunt! We were challenged and we had FUN! There's nothing like having a master djembefola teach authentic rhythms -- we were honoured to have Koca teach us a version of Tiriba / Basikolo that he had never shared before, along with the story of how it originated in his family! Such a treat! Be sure to watch this space for future camps, and check out Koca & Sasha's website: kundaculture.com


2022/08/13

 Hello dear friends of rhythm!

Here is my packed fall schedule - hope to see you all at one or more classes/events!


ROYSTON (Royston Community Hall)

Mondays, Sept 5 - Dec 12 (no class Oct 10) = 16 classes
Duns (for those with experience only): 2:30 - 3:15 pm
Intermediate/Advanced Djembe + Duns: 3:30 - 4:30 pm
(contact me for fees & to register)

ERRINGTON (Errington War Memorial Hall)

Tuesdays, Sept 6 - Dec 13 (no class Oct 11) = 14 classes
Duns (only for those taking the djembe class): 4:00 - 4:30 pm
Intermediate/Advanced Djembe + Duns: 4:30 - 5:30 pm
(contact Kristine for fees & to register: stephenson@live.ca)
NB Please let your friends and neighbours know that there will be a Beginners African Drumming class as well this fall, facilitated by our very own Sarah Gibson :)

QUALICUM BAY (Lighthouse Community Hall)

Wednesdays, Oct 19 - Dec 21 = 10 classes
Beginner African Drumming (for those new to drumming, and for those who are ready to get back into the groove): 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Drums Alive! (most fun you'll ever have getting fit & no experience necessary!): 6:30 - 7:30 pm
FMI & to register:

COURTENAY (Native Sons Hall)

Mondays, Sept 12 - Dec 19 (no class oct 10) = 14 classes
Drums Alive "Golden Beats" (but not just for seniors ðŸ˜‰): 12:15 - 1:15 pm
Fun-packed exercise class combining dance & drumming, no experience necessary!

Fridays, Sept 9 - Oct 21 (no class Sept 30) = 6 classes
AND
Fridays, Oct 28 - Dec 16 (no class Nov 11, 18, Dec 9) = 5 classes
(NB. I will be treating this as one long session, so "part 2" will be a continuation of "part 1" -- but you do not have to have done part 1 to do part 2 LOL)
Intermediate/Advanced African Drumming: 12 noon - 1 pm
(FMI: 
To register for Courtenay classes: 250 338 5371 or 250 338 1000

NB. Please welcome Sarah Gibson to her new position as facilitator of Beginners African Hand Drumming: Courtenay Recreation by spreading the word that it is FUN to learn to drum - anyone can do it!

MONICA'S WINTER SOLSTICE DRUM/POTLUCK/FUNDRAISER (for Mary Clare in Kenya)
Dec 18, 5 - 7 pm: Please mark your calendars NOW so that when the time comes, it won't be a "surprise" ðŸ¤—

*******WEEKEND WORKSHOPS IN WEST AFRICAN DRUM & DANCE w/ KOCASSALE DIOUBATE from Guinea:
Aug 27 - 28 @ the Royston Community Hall
Please message me for more details; limited space still available in all workshops.

*******ISLAND DRUM CAMP w/ Jordan Hanson from Victoria:
Sep 30 - Oct 2


In the spirit of rhythm,
--
Monica

2022/07/16

HELLO DRUMMING & RHYTHM ENTHUSIASTS! 

It's been a while since I've posted --- but there's a lot going on in the drumming world!

Stay tuned to this page FMI about fall classes in Black Creek, Courtenay, Bowser/Qualicum Bay, Royston and Errington! 

African Hand Drumming all levels & Drums Alive are all ALIVE & WELL!

See you all in fall classes: the schedules will be posted here :)