African Drumming and Percussion course Info.

1st October 2008
We get asked about African Drumming and Percussion Classes from our customers quite a lot nowadays! Trish and I highly recommend Ben Lawrence over in Bristol. Trish has been working with Ben over many years now, primarily at his week long residential Djembe and African Percussion workshops. Trish says that Ben is " a gifted patient teacher who has a deep understanding of Polyrythmics and Ghanaian Traditional Music is one of his many specialities" We list below his present classes @ Bristol Uni.

AFRICAN DRUMMING - Beginners
Monday evenings from 6.15-7.45 p.m. Using instruments from Ghana and working with rhythms from across West Africa, we will explore the basic techniques, emotions and concepts found in African music. Through practical involvement with the music you will experience the essential dynamics of group performance while developing rhythmic skills, musical awareness and an appreciation of this vibrant sound-world. Instruments are provided. Course Reference: MUSIL0005/0001 10 Credits at QCA level 3 (previously level 0)

AFRICAN DRUMMING - Advanced
Monday evenings from 8.00-9.30 p.m. As above but designed for those with some prior musical experience. Instruments are provided. Course Reference: MUSIL0006/0001 10 Credits at QCA level 3 (previously level 0) Both ten-week courses take place at the Department of Music, Victoria Rooms, Room G12, starting on 6 October and finishing on 8 December 2008. Fee for each course: £90.00 Details and further info from-Ruth Hill, Department of Music, Victoria Rooms, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1SA OR FOR TELEPHONE BOOKINGS: Tel: (0117) 9545032 If you want to Talk to Ben Lawrence directly you can get him on-01179354132

We wish we lived nearer to Bristol because we would be there too..