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Brandeis University
Waltham, MAJune 27-29
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RIJuly 22-26
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CTJuly 24-Aug. 15
UMass Amherst: Study in Ghana
Ghana, West AfricaAugust 5-9
Worcester State University
Worcester, MAJanuary 1-13, 2014
UMass Amherst: Study in Ghana
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ZUMIX African Drumming Ensemble Rocks Fenway Park
Had a blast performing with the ZUMIX Youth African Drumming Ensemble at Fenway Park this past Saturday. We were invited by Northeastern University to perform as part of their annual Family Day. ZUMIX’s unique approach to youth development is evident in … Continue reading
ZUMIX African Drumming Ensemble: Winter Showcase Performance
Had a great time performing with my student African Drumming ensembles last week at ZUMIX, the community music school in inner city East Boston where I started the African Drumming program in 2007. ZUMIX has grown a lot since then, … Continue reading
African Drumming Study Abroad Participant Featured in Baltimore Sun
From today’s Baltimore Sun: With 600 students, including a significant percentage of immigrants, music teacher Diane Schaming wanted to try something new to interest the children in the music of different cultures. So last summer she went to Africa and … Continue reading
African Drum and Dance Study Abroad in Ghana – Winter Term
Hard to believe fall is already upon us. With winter close behind, I’m looking forward to warming up in Ghana this January! Our latest trip offering, the Winter Drum and Dance Field Study in Ghana, West Africa (January 2-14, 2012), … Continue reading
Arranging African Drumming for Performance
The following is adapted from “Developing an African Drumming Program for Your Music Classroom,” created by ThisWorldMusic in partnership with The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. This is the third in a series of three installments on … Continue reading
Arranging African Drumming for Classroom and Stage
The following is adapted from “Developing an African Drumming Program for Your Music Classroom,” created by ThisWorldMusic in partnership with The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. This is the first in a series of three installments on … Continue reading
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African Drumming Workshop at MMEA All-State Conference Tomorrow
Just a last minute reminder that I’ll be presenting tomorrow, Friday March 25, at the Massachusetts Music Educators Association (MMEA) 2011 All-State Conference. If you’re at the Seaport Hotel/World Trade Center in Boston and get the sudden urge to hit … Continue reading
Drum, Dance & Sing at Boston Symphony Hall: Saturday March 19th
Less than two weeks until the annual Boston Symphony Orchestra workshop with Nani Agbeli: “African Drumming: Technique, Pedagogy, and Program Implementation in the School Setting.” Read the program description from BSO website: “Join internationally acclaimed Ghanaian master dancer Nani Kwashi … Continue reading
ThisWorldMusic News: The Kennedy Center, Boston Symphony Orchestra, ZUMIX Community Music, Featured Blog
Our February newsletter went out this past Wednesday and includes resources for educators, upcoming events, and other exciting news. This month: The Kennedy Center, Boston Symphony Orchestra, ZUMIX Community Music, Featured Blog. To make sure you receive email updates from … Continue reading
Adult/Continuing Education Drumming Course at New England Conservatory
Happy New Year! Enrollment has started for the Adult/Continuing Education African Drumming course at New England Conservatory in Boston. Open to all adults, this is an introduction to the dance-drumming and vocal music of the Ewe people of Ghana in … Continue reading