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Trevor thumb  :: Trevor Salloum :: Drumming for Kids: Summer program :: Kelowna

    Looking for an exciting summer program of activity for kids? This is a great introduction to hand/stick drumming. A rare opportunity to experience various percussion instruments of the world. (Bongo, Conga,Timbales, Doumbek, Djembe, Surdo, etc.)

    CLASS A: June 29 - July 3, Monday to Friday, 1-2 pm

    CLASS B: July 6 - 10, Monday to Friday, 11 am-12 noon

    CLASS C: July 15 - 24, Wed-Thurs-Fri, 1-2 pm

    • Cost: $60 (preregistration required)
    • Location: Kelowna Drum Studio
    • Ages 8 and up
    • Minimum 6, Maximum 12 participants per class
Fana photo  :: Fana Soro African Hand Drumming Workshop :: Vernon :: Sunday July 5
  • Just announced! Fana Soro of Masabo will also be in the north Okanagan to give a workshop!
  • Location: Inner Light Yoga Studio 2807 44 Ave, Vernon. (44 Ave is located off 27 Street with the new Shoppers Drug Mart on the corner)
  • Date/time: Sunday July 5, 1-3 pm
  • Price: $25 (Age 18 and under, $15)
  • Details, info, ticket sales: contact Robin Ritchie at 250-545-9121 or email
Joan Casorso photo  :: Joan Casorso and Inner Rhythms :: Summer Women's Weekend Retreat :: Gardom Lake, BC

Relax, revitalize and refresh with the rhythms of drum & dance interwoven with yoga, reflexology and self care

  • Date: July 10, 11 and 12.
  • Location: Djembe Acres, Gardom Lake, BC (15 minutes south of Salmon Arm)
  • Good organize food; good company; drum, dance, yoga and more!
  • Cost: $275 plus food & lodging
  • See all the details on the poster
  • Contact: Joan Casorso at 250.862.9724 or for more info. Register early! Space is limited to 15 particiapnts.
poster thumb  :: Angela Roy :: Performing Art and Rhythmic Art Summer Day Camp :: Okanagan College Kalamalka Campus (Vernon)

CAMP 1: Traveling kids ... let's go on a trip!: Journey the globe as we learn and play a variety of drums and percussion instruments! Make and Take your percussion instrument or drum home!

  • For Ages 4 to 7
  • Dates: Mon July 13 - Friday July 17, 9 am - 2 pm
  • Cost: $159 + GST

CAMP 2: “Everybody in the house!” showcase! This camp is a showcase of the arts theater sports. Movement games, drumming, percussion and art extravaganza – life size, functional and 3D art pieces.

  • For Ages 8 to 12
  • Dates: Monday July 20 to Friday July 24, 9 am - 2 pm
  • Cost: $159 + GST
The founder of Expression, Angela Roy, designed the rhythmic art program based on her year’s experiences as a performing artist and educator. Angela has worked in the child development/education field for over a decade.

Register online at the Okanagan College (Kalamalka Campus) at http://okanagan.bc.ca/csreg or
call 250-545-7291 ext. 2850 for more information

Nankama  :: Nankama Drum Circle Music & Arts Festival :: Kelowna :: July 25
  • Nakama with Bobby Bovenzi will host a drum circle at Kelowna's Music & Arts Festival.
  • Location: on the Okanagan Stage (behind the Community Theatre) in Kelowna's Cultural District between Smith & Cawston
  • Date/time: Saturday July 25, 12:45 - 1:15 pm
  • For more info, contact Bobby Bovenzi of Nankama, call 250.497.5861 or email
Nankama  :: Nankama at Agur Lake Camp :: (west of Summerland):: Aug 23
  • Nakama African Drumming & Dance appears at Agur Lake Camp.
  • This is a a fundraiser event. Public are welcome.
  • Date/time: Sunday Aug 23, 2-3 pm
  • Agur Lake Camp is 12 km West of the Kettle Valley Steam Railway station in west Summerland. [Map]
  • For more info contact Bobby Bovenzi of Nankama, call 250.497.5861 or email
raven  ::  Djembe Django  :: Kamloops
  • RAVEN - Teacher and facilitator with Djembe Django and “YOUNG DRUM” . Raven’s drumming quest is to introduce people to drumming, to uplift spirits, invigorate the body and mind and have people “djembe django” together.
  • DRUM CIRCLES - MONDAYS 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. (in Aberdeen area of Kamloops)
  • Please contact raven to attend as space is limited. Phone: 250.828.2953 or 250.318.0963, or email:
copeman  :: Feel the Rhythm Drum Circles with Jim Copeman  :: Kelowna
  • Jim Copeman hosts a community drum circle every other Wednesday at the Rotary Centre for the Arts.
  • Jim Copeman of Feel the Rhythm Drum Circles facilitates community drum circles in Kelowna and the Okanagan area.
  • Time: 7-9pm    Drop-in fee: $5
  • Please contact Jim for more info at 250.763.1017 or
Ann Dorval photo  :: 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!
  • Trinity Drums is taking its summer break and will return on 19 September
    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.
poster thumb  :: Penticton Drum Circle :: Sundays 2-4 pm
     Note: Penticton Drum Circle will be held outdoors at Willow Grove, the stand of trees adjacent to the skate park and mini-golf. Follow the link below to see the location on a map.
  • 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!
  • This map shows the new summer drum circle location (at yellow marker).