WINTer Schedule 2020

African Drumming Level 1

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Learn traditional rhythms and musical skills in a fun, welcoming environment.

Beginners are welcome and drums are provided. Each student receives a free 24-page handbook & instructional videos via our website.

It’s a great way to enjoy playing music with a group, on an instrument that anyone can easily learn at any age. You can join at any time - classes are pro-rated from the time that you start! Drums are available for your use in every class.

Tuesday Evenings in Fairfield
Fairfield Community Place - 1330 Fairfield Road

TIME: 7-8:15 pm 
DATES: Tuesdays, begins January 21
COST: $128 for eight weeks of classes
TO REGISTER: Call (250) 382-4604 during daytime office hours 
CLICK HERE FOR A MAP & BUS ROUTES

Wednesday MORNINGS BY UVIC
HENDERSON Centre - 2291 Cedar Hill X-Road

TIME: 10:30-11:45 pm 
DATES: Wednesdays, begins January 22
COST:  $128 for eight weeks of classes
TO REGISTER: Call (250) 370-7200 
CLICK HERE FOR A MAP & BUS ROUTES

Wednesday Evenings in Oak Bay
Monterey Centre - 1442 Monterey Avenue

TIME: 7-8:15 pm  
DATES: Wednesdays, begins January 22
COST: $128 for eight weeks of classes
TO REGISTER: Call (250) 370-7300
CLICK HERE FOR A MAP & BUS ROUTES

African Drumming Level 2

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For students who have taken Level 1 for at least one year with Jordan Hanson or who have significant previous playing experience.

You will develop more challenging polyrhythms, improve technique, refine your drum tones and experiment with improvisation, solo phrases and variations. The best way for you to quickly improve your playing and increase your rhythm power. You can join at any time - classes are pro-rated from the time that you start!

Tuesday Evenings in Fairfield
Fairfield Community Place - 1330 Fairfield Road

TIME: 8:15-9:30 pm 
DATES: Tuesdays, begins January 21
COST:  $128 for eight weeks of classes
TO REGISTER: Call (250) 382-4604 during daytime office hours
CLICK HERE FOR A MAP & BUS ROUTES

Wednesday Evenings in Oak Bay
Monterey Centre - 1442 Monterey Avenue

TIME: 8:15-9:30 pm 
DATES: Wednesdays, begins January 22
COST:  $128 for eight weeks of classes
TO REGISTER: Call (250) 370-7300 
CLICK HERE FOR A MAP & BUS ROUTES

Percussion Ensemble Class

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Join the Victoria Percussion Orchestra, Victoria's community drumming ensemble!

Beginning drummers are welcome. Drums and other instruments like African xylophones, bass drums and shakers are provided.

Take your playing to the next level with the option to perform at festivals and special events

MACLAURIN BUILDING "A" WING 
JUST OFF PARKING LOT "E"

TIME: 6-7 pm (Beginner) & 7-9pm (Intermediate)
DATES:  Jan-Feb-Mar BEGINS JAN. 9th
COST: $149 (6 pm) & $299 (7 pm) Winter Term
TO REGISTER: PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
CLICK HERE FOR A MAP & BUS ROUTES
Learn to play full rhythmic arrangements on djembe and other percussion instruments. As well as hand drums, you have the option to learn bass drums, shaker, log drum, gourd drum and xylophone. 

Everyone is welcome - no prior experience required, plus instruments, class notes & handouts are provided. We welcome new classmates and there are opportunities to practice outside of the weekly classes.