I'm still waiting for confirmation on the class schedule. I've put in to teach a Frame Drum Extravaganza, An ME percussion ensemble class, and then a rhythm blowout.

The Frame Drum Extravaganza! is aimed at highlighting the virtues of frame drums--as wonderful texture in an ensemble, as replacements for darbukas (being smaller, lighter, easier to haul around, etc.), as offering less expensive options, and generally being good choices for dancers, casual drummers, and serious drummers, alike. Bonus materials in the class involve zil work techniques (as additional expansion of the ensemble). Beginners welcome.

The Ensemble Workshop is aimed at looking at a ME percussion tahkt--ensemble--as a whole. We'll look at what instruments are used, what roles they take, and how to fit in to a group setting--even when not using a ME drum. There'll be lots of playing involved and I'll have extra instruments (darbuka, dohola, def, riq, saghat) available for use. Beginners welcome.

The Rhythms Redux class is an exploration of how to provide variety while using common rhythms and an exploration of uncommon rhythms. If you're itching for a bit more variety in what you hear or dance to, this may prove interesting.

I expect to be teaching the first two on Saturday and Sunday, the 9th & 10th. On Monday, the 11th, I may or may not be able to teach a class (due to variability in work schedule), though I'm trying to schedule one. I'll also be teaching at the end of the week, offering up the rhythm class then.

Once I get confirmation, I'll post the official schedule as it pertains to these classes.

Nakano, have you gotten your schedule confirmed? I suggested times for my classes and that she place them after your classes.

ANybody else scheduling classes?