Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Accra, Ghana
77 degrees Fahrenheit
Lets all go the Africa!

Thursday, December 3, 2009

The weather outside is frightful but drumming on Friday night is delightful. Let it snow. Friday night the last drum circle of this year!

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Only 22 days till Christmas stop on by for all the musical toys you may need to make your holiday amazing!
Remember to register for your January classes.

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Need a new idea for your Christmas party? Why not try drumming. Call today to book your next event! Ask for Sue.
It is that time again. A new semester is starting in January. Call to register today and receive up to 15% off the full semester cost.

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Fun Facts:
Agbekor is a style of dance by the West African peoples of Ewe and Foh. It is an ancient dance once known as Atamga, Ga meaning 'great', Atam meaning 'oath'. It is characterized by multiple percussion instruments that engage in highly polyrhythmic interactions. Today it is used for cultural presentations, but in the past it was an actual war dance, and the oath in question was an oath taken by the ancestors before going into battle. The lead drummer 'calls' the dancers to perform a specific movement, preceded and followed by "the call to turn." There is a slow section and a fast section, with 'interlude songs' or "hatsiatsia" songs" sometimes performed in between.