ENGLEWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH
(Disciples of Christ)
Address: 511 N 44th Ave. Yakima WA. 98908.
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After School Drum Camp
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In memory of George Roulston
and in honor of Black History Month.
Funded in part by Englewood Christian Church, George & Delila Roulston
and Yakima Rotary.
After School Drum Camp will bring master drummers together with students from Gilbert and Garfield Elementary Schools. Kids will discover North, West and South African culture through drumming, singing and dance. There will be snacks, crafts and games from Africa and a performance by the children and the teachers.
After School Drum Camp is free and runs from 3:30-7:00 pm daily.
February 6-10, 2023
Student participants are chosen through their respective schools.
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Final Performance featuring students and teachers. Friday February 10th from 7:00-8:30pm at Englewood Christian Church, 511 North 44th Ave, Yakima.
(There will also be a live stream of this performance on YouTube.
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Email Carolyn with questions or for more information at afterschoolarts@yahoo.com
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Learn African Drumming
Free African Drumming Workshops for Adults
in association with After School Drum Camp and honoring Black History Month
funded by Englewood Christian Church and Yakima Rotary
February 7, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Egyptian Tabla/Doumbek with Susu Pampanin
We will cover a variety of rhythms commonly used in North African popular and folkloric traditions which may include Algerian, Tunisian, Moroccan, Libyan and Egyptian. No experience is required. We will warm up, learn basic technique for creating clear sounds, do drills and end with a rhythmic journey through parts of North Africa.
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February 8, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Marimba with Sheree Seretse
Come experience the music of the Shona people of Zimbabwe through learning a song on the Marimba. Marimbas are essentially xylophones with wooden keys. The instruments range from approximately three feet in length to over five feet in height.
“If you use your eyes, ears and hands, you can play the marimba”. No experience necessary! The ensemble format is conducive for beautiful interactive polyrhythmic and polyphonic sounds. COME JOIN THE FUN!
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February 9, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Djembe with Afua Kouyate'. "West African Drumming, Song and Dance"
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Email Carolyn with questions or for more information at afterschoolarts@yahoo.com
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Meet The Instructors
