Okanagan Drumming

Events & Classes
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	:: Okanagan Festival Singers and Worldfest Band :: Kelowna, Nov 29 :: Penticton, Nov 30 :: Leroy Wiens, founder and director of the Okanagan Festival Singers along with Ed Henderson, renowned composer/arranger and leader of the Worldfest Band have collaborated to produce an evening of Christmas carols from Puerto Rico, Chile, Bolivia, as well as the familiar European Carols. Accompanying the choir will be the musicians of Worldfest performing on instruments from around the globe. Hear the kena, zampona, silver flute, classical guitar, acoustic and electric bass, marimba, vibes and even the glockenspiel. Two performances: Kelowna Saturday, November 29 at 7:30 pm First Lutheran Church, 4091 Lakeshore Rd Penticton Sunday, November 30 at 3 pm Cleland Theatre, 325 Power Street Tickets $20 adults, $10 students. Available at: www.ticketweb.ca Paramount Music, 1769 Harvey Ave, Kelowna Ritchcraft Gallery, 103-3957 Lakeshore Rd, Kelowna Tumbleweed Gallery, 101-207 Main St, Penticton Penticton Academy of Music, 220 Manor Park Ave, Penticton Cleland Theatre, 325 Power Street, Penticton More info at www.ofsingers.com or from Claire at 250.764.5188
	:: Dance Alchemy Ecstatic Yoga & Dance Playshop :: Dec 6 :: Penticton :: Ecstatic Yoga & Dance Playshop with Dawn Dancing Otter, featuring live drums by Bobby Bovenzi Location: mBody Living Arts Centre, 125 Eckhardt Ave E, Penticton Date: Dec 6 from 6 to 9pm. Cost: $20 early registration; $30 after Nov 30 To register call Dawn at 250.276.6359 or go to www.dancingotter.ca
	:: Trevor Salloum :: Workshops & Classes at Kelowna Drum Studio :: Afro-Cuban Drumming (beginner) 14-week course: Sep 9 - Dec 16, each Tuesday from 7pm - 8pm Conga drums provided; no experience required Learn Afro-Cuban folkloric rhythms & some popular Latin rhythms Cost: $175 or drop-in $15/class Afro-Cuban Drumming (advanced) 14-week course: Sep 9 - Dec 16, each Wednesday from 8pm - 9pm Conga drums provided; basic drum skills required (clave, 6 bell, marcha, etc.) Learn Afro-Cuban folkloric rhythms & some popular Latin rhythms Cost: $175, or drop-in $15/class For more info call Trevor at 250.763.3951 or visit www.trevorsalloum.com
	:: Bobby Bovenzi :: African Drum & Dance Classes :: Penticton & Vernon Penticton Tuesday - Middle Eastern Session New Location!! Shioki Yoga Centre, 695 Wade Avenue West. Middle Eastern Rhythms 7-9 pm: A journey of traditional world beat music from around teh globe! Middle Eastern fusion, trans & dance music blends your instrument of choice with percussion & melodies. Beginners welcome. Price: $50/mo or $15 drop-in. Thursday - African Session New Location!! mBody Living Arts Centre, 125 Eckhardt Avenue E. West African Drumming (All levels) 6-8 pm: These classes are for all levels of drummers. From beginner to advanced we'll explore one rhythm a month, learning the djembe patterns, dunun (bass drum) and intricate unison breaks. Each class will cover the basics of technique, practice exercises for better speed and sound quality, as well as how to solo off the dunun and djembe patterns. The drum class will prep players to play for the dance class that follows. It's a revitalizing 3 hours of music, laughter and community!. Price: $15 drop-in. West African Dance class (Beginner) 8-9 pm: these classes are designed for both beginners and advanced dance students. The high energy style of West African dance is fun and easy to learn, and will have you ready to jump into the next festival dance crowd with some killer moves. Price: $10 drop-in only. Note the following monthly combo deals: -Drum from 6-8 pm (or 9 pm): $50/mo -Drum/dance from 6-9 pm: $65/mo -Couples deal: sign up with your sweetie for only $75/mo. All classes taught by Bobby Bovenzi & Thomas Tumbach of Nankama. for more info. Vernon* Session: alternate Saturday afternoons at Inner Light Yoga Studio, 2807 44th Ave. On the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. 1:00-2:30 pm: African Drum instruction (level: beginner/intermediate). 2:45-3:45 pm: African Dance instruction (level: beginner/intermediate). 4:00-5:00 pm: Harambee practice. Drop-in fee: $15 for drum, $10 for dance, $20 for both (including the Harambee practice). All classes taught by Bobby Bovenzi of Nankama. for more info.
	:: Penticton Drum Circle :: Sundays 2-4 pm. :: mBody Living Arts Centre, 125 Eckhardt Avenue E. Join the circle - learn new drum vocabulary, enjoy the spontaneity of music made on the spot and feel the pleasure of African rhythms. Everyone welcome - beginners too! We now meet indoors, at mBody Living Arts Centre, 125 Eckhardt Avenue E. This map shows the new winter drum circle location (at red marker). Drop-in fee $5 *Exceptions!! For the following dates only, the drum circle will instead meet at Shioki Yoga Centre, 695 Wade Avenue West. >>> Nov 9, Nov 16, Nov 23 <<<
	:: Joan Casorso and Inner Rhythms :: Drumming, Dance & Yoga :: Kelowna Inner Rhythms brings over 25 years of teaching experience, along with the development of the Inner Rhythms Teaching Methodology System. Inner Rhythms encompasses drum, dance, rhythm based communication activities, "Yoga Plus", community building & body / mind health. Djembe & Sabar Course: Focus: A fun, interactive & informative adventure of African hand Djembe & Sabar drumming. A kinesthetic, auditory & visual way of learning fundamentals, ensemble, solo playing, rhythm layering. Rhythms & breaks are learned orally, using call/response songs, story, movement & imitation. Date: Tuesdays, Sept 30 to Dec 2, 5:30 - 7 pm Cost: $120.00 Location: #2-4409 Lakeshore Rd., Kelowna, BC Contact: Joan Casorso at 250.862.9724 or for more info.
	:: Drum Circle with Jim Copeman :: Kelowna :: 7 pm every other Wednesday: See the calendar view for current dates. Feel the Rhythm - Beginners and experienced drummers welcome Drums are provided for the drumless. Location: Rotary Centre Cost: $5 drop-in fee More info at 250.763.1017
	:: Trinity Drums :: Drum Circle with Ann Dorval :: Vernon Ann Dorval welcomes all levels to join this drop-in drum circle. She believes anyone can play the drum, no matter what their background is! 1st and 3rd Sat. of every month, 9:30 am - 11:00 am Trinity United Church, 3300 Alexis Park Drive, Vernon donations welcome for more information please call Ann Dorval 250.549.5048 or for more info.