2019/11/07

UPDATE: last Royston session of 2019

new session of classes at the Royston Hall begins next Tuesday, November 12th.
This session will run for 5 weeks only, not 6 as previously stated, until Dec 10th.

Winter Solstice Potluck/Drum/Fundraiser is still slated for Dec 20th !

This session's focus in djembe class will be on speed and endurance, using familiar rhythms. 
Beginner Dun players will be practicing up the rhythms we will be working on in Intermediate djembe!
Advanced Duns will be working on more complicated rhythms with transitions.
And Ensemble is working on wonderful orchestrations supplied by the lovely Corinne - for duns, balafon and djembe! We would love a few more ensemble members join us, especially djembe fans!

Please RSVP to this email to let me know if you plan on registering for the next session and for which classes.

Classes through Courtenay Rec are still ongoing, for the next 3 - 5 weeks depending on the class. Please be advised that if Beyond Beginners djembe does not run in the new year due to low registration, Beyonds will be invited to join in on Tuesday classes in Royston!

New session of Beginner Buckets has begun, but you can still join - Wednesdays 12 - 1 pm.
New session of Advanced Buckets begins this coming Wednesday, Nov 13, and this class is FULL. :) 

2019/08/13

Monica's Fall 2019 Schedule of Drumming & Rhythm Events


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***