African Hand Drumming
A high-energy ensemble exploring rhythms and traditions from across the African continent.
Hand drums (djembe and friends) form the backbone of this class. Learn traditional and contemporary West African rhythms, play in call-and-response ensemble formats, and experience the immediate, grounding joy of group drumming. Great as a stand-alone class or as a complement to a choir or band program.
- Traditional + contemporary rhythms
- Ensemble call-and-response
- Strong fit for inclusion groups
- Class length
- 60 minutes
- Group size
- 6 – 25 students
- Cadence
- Weekly, by term
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