Island Drum Camp

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Saturday, August 19th, 2017
10am-12pm 1pm-3pm 3pm-5pm

Learn from expert World Beat instructor Jordan Hanson from the University of Victoria’s School of Music. You are welcome to mix & match workshops - take as many or as few as you would like.The workshops are open to all levels of playing experience. Instruments are provided for all of the workshops, including djembes, krins, bass drums and xylophones.

PACKAGE DEALS (Save $$$): **Must register by June 30th for Package Deals**

Any Two Days just $149 (Save $60)

All Three Days just $199 (Save $100)

Balafon Simple Variations (Sat. 10 am-Noon) By special request – easy patterns that allow you to develop your playing on balafon. No previous experience required, we will start from the basics. New rhythm patterns for African Xylophone.. African Bass Drum Conversations (Sat. 1-3 pm) Did you know that bass drums talk to each other? Between the three sizes of drums, the different voices carry on musical conversations. This traditional way of playing is very fun to learn, and will enhance your understanding of African music.

Djembe, Bass Drums & Balafon (Sat. 3-5 pm) Put together the different patterns & instruments... It is very rare in North America that you can learn all the patterns for these traditional Africa rhythms and how they fit together. This your chance at Island Drum Camp!!