Hand Drum Rhythms offers weekly classes and monthly workshops in African drumming.
We also provide special event drumming workshops for schools, companies, and non-profit organizations. Drums are provided for 15-800 participants - a great way to build energy in a group! Find Out More...
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AFRICAN HAND DRUMMING LEVEL 1
The djembe (pronounced Jem-bay) is a drum native to West Africa, now rapidly gaining popularity around the world. This class introduces you to basic sounds and rhythms on the drum, as well as musical exercises to develop your rhythm power! Drums provided.
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MONDAY EVENINGS
Fairfield Community Place (Corner of Fairfield & Moss)
Starts January 12 / 10 weeks/$120 Class is from 7-8:15 pm
Call 250-382-4604 to register (Course code is 24409) click for map
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WEDNESDAY EVENINGS
Monterey Recreation Centre (1442 Monterey Avenue, Oak Bay)
Starts January 28 / 8 weeks/$96 Class is from 7-8:15 pm
Call 250-370-7300 to register (Course code is 84453) click for map
AFRICAN HAND DRUMMING LEVEL 2
For students who have taken djembe classes regularly for more than one year. This class will help build your repertoire of rhythms, and introduces new drumbeats, calls and solos.
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MONDAY EVENINGS
Starts January 12 / 10 weeks/$120 Class is from 8:15-9:30 pm
Call 250-382-4604 to register (Course code is 24408) click for map
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WEDNESDAY EVENINGS
Monterey Recreation Centre (1442 Monterey Avenue, Oak Bay)
Starts January 28 / 8 weeks/$96 Class is from 8:15-9:30 pm
Call 250-370-7300 to register (Course code is 84454) click for map
EVENING DROP-IN CLASSES
A low cost and convenient drop-in class.
Just $5 per class!
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Wednesdays 6:30-7:00 pm
Monterey Centre in Oak Bay - call 370-7300 for info click for map
UVIC CREDIT COURSE
A hands-on course which also explores the cultural background to the music. Offered as an elective credit. No prior drumming experience is required. Instruments are provided. For more information please contact the School of Music 721-7903. click for details
New sessions run September, January & June (1.5 credits)
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Room MAC B016 (MacLaurin Building - Music Wing)
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Register through UVIC Website “MUS 208”
