TERM 3 (24 July - 22 Sep)   Click here to download Schedule for term 3

6.15 - 7.45pm  Class - Thursdays for first 5 weeks then Mondays for final 5 weeks 

8.00 - 9.30pm Class  - Thursdays for first 5 weeks then Mondays for final 5 weeks 

Location:  For the first 5 weeks of term, classes will be held in the hall at the Canberra Baptist Church, Currie Cres, Kingston , Canberra

                For the final 5 weeks of term, classes will be held in the hall at Hughes Primary School, Groom St, Hughes, Canberra

***PLEASE NOTE THAT CLASSES WILL RETURN TO WEDNESDAY NIGHTS AT THE KINGSTON VENUE FROM TERM 4***

Cost: $25 per session (if paying casually) or $200 per 10-week term (if paying upfront)

Concession: Concession card holders will receive a 25% discount

Drum Hire: Djembes can be hired for $5 per session

Weekly classes follow the ACT school term.  To enrol in these classes, please contact Kate on 0414 236 323.

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Once in a lifetime opportunity to study with..

MAMADY KEITA - in CANBERRA this October!

Click here to download a flyer for this event.ck

Yes - it's true!  Living legend Mamady Keita, considered to be one of

 the world's greatest djembe players, is presenting drumming workshops in

 Canberra with supporting master drummer, Mohamed Bangoura. 

  - Beginner-Intermediate Workshop 6-9pm   Wednesday 1st Oct    $90

           - Intermediate-Advanced Workshop 6-9pm  Thursday 2nd Oct      $90

Attend both workshops for $170

Drum hire available for $5 per workshop

Venue: Canberra Baptist Church, Currie Cres, Kingston, Canberra

Click here to download an enrolment form.  Enrolment and payment

 need to be finalised by 26th September to secure your place.

Enquiries: Kate on 0414 236 323 or  email kate@drumeffect.com.au

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DRUMASSAULT @ FLORIADE

Come and see local group Drumassault perform their high energy West African

drumming in the beautiful setting of Canberra's Floriade.

When: Sunday 21st September 2008

Time: 12.30pm - 1.20pm

Where: Park Stage (new stage location), Commonwealth Park

Free Entry

http://www.floriadeaustralia.com

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West African DRUMMING WORKSHOPS for BEGINNERS

Come and experience the fun and excitement of tribal drumming!  Learn traditional rhythms from West Africa on the djembe and dundun drums.  This workshop is aimed at beginners and drums are provided. Your teacher, Kate Gascoyne, performs with local drum and dance group Drumassault and is a qualified teacher.  Her enthusiasm and expertise will bring out the rhythm in you!  Use this workshop as a fun way to spend the afternoon and maybe as the beginning of your drumming career. A number of beginner workshops are held throughout the year so choose the date that suits you best!

Location: CIT Bruce Campus

Dates and times:    Saturday 27th September 2.00 - 4.00pm

                             Saturday 18th October 2.00 - 4.00pm

Contact: To enrol in a beginner workshop, please contact CIT Solutions on 02 6207 4441 or click here.

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DRUMASSAULT @ THARWA FAIR

Soak up the country feel at Tharwa's spring fair and see local group Drumassault perform.

When: Sunday 2nd November 2008

Time: 12 - 12.45pm

Where: Tharwa School, Tharwa

If you would like to receive email updates of What's On, please email kate@drumeffect.com.au.