The DrumConnection Studio at The Arlington Center for the Arts 41 Foster Street Arlington, MA 02474 11AM - 5PM (by Appointment only, no obligation to buy anything. Lessons by appointment only.) The DrumConnection DrumRoom 50 Tufts Street Arlington, MA 02474 Drum Classes, Drum Circles, and Workshops Mailing address: The DrumConnection PO Box 1311 Arlington, MA 02474 Shipping address: The DrumConnection 41 Foster Street Arlington, MA 02474 Phone: 781.648.0066 Cell: 617-686-6080 Email: contact@drumconnection.com mailto:contact@drumconnection.comshapeimage_1_link_0
The Guinea Fund is the charity of The DrumConnection. We administer the funds to people in need in Guinea. One person, one family at a time. Please give so that we can do more to help. The people need basics: rice water emergency health care malaria relief treatments Please help. You can give by check, cash or PayPal. I am alan@drumconnection.com on PayPal. Thank you! Alan mailto:alan@drumconnection.comhttp://web.me.com/tauber/Guinea_Fund_Benefit_Presentation/Guinea_Fund.htmlshapeimage_2_link_0
Drumming Classes ...every day • NEW! Evening Hand Drumming for Beginners - for Adults - many cities and locations!     Preregistration required. All classes taught in a very supportive and invigorating environment.  Sign up today add some rhythm, joy, community and new friends to your life. Dancing and Drumming are powerful, life-enriching and healing activities. No experience necessary. Please visit www.drumconnection.com or call 781.648.0066 for more information and to register. If you have any questions, feel free to call! • KIds Class: 781-648-0066 • Adult Class: 781-648.0066  Drumming Workshops Sundays - Mamady Keita Studies with Alan Tauber 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM NEW 8 WEEK SESSION begins: Sunday, March 14, 2010 Great people learning traditional Guinean Rhythms 8 Week Course $240.- Course Book is $39.99 comes with audio CD of all rhythms. This class is open to all students who are interested in getting good! There will be a place for those new to drumming as well as advanced and professionals also. Preregistration is required. alan@drumconnection.com We will limit this course to 12 registrants!  THE DRUMCONNECTION Arlington Center for the Arts 41 Foster Street
Arlington, MA 02474 781-316-8068  Conga Drumming Class with Andres Espinoza New Semester begins in April 2010 Traditional rhythms of the conga in a fun setting. 10 Week Course email us for more info. For details, click here.  Mixed Level Drum Class! with Nancy Bonner 7PM to 8:30PM begins Tuesday, March 30, 2010 Great people learning traditional Guinean Rhythms 10 Week Course - ends June 1st - make ups may be made other nights. If you have completed a beginner drum class or have been away from drumming for a while, or you are an ongoing member of this class, you will be right at home here. Come join Nancy Bonner as our fearless instructor as we kick up some energy in the drumroom. Bring a drum or use one of our professional djembes. Dunun drums also welcome. More Info.  Intermediate Drum Class! 7PM to 8:30PM Wednesdays - begins March 24, 2010 Great people learning traditional Guinean Rhythms 10 Week Course - ends May 26th - Make ups may be made other nights. If you have spent considerable time at the Beyond Beginner level and feel up to a real challenge, this is the drum class for you. Great instruction, guest teachers and our fearless leader and Alan leading the material and lesson planning. Bring a drum or use one of our professional djembes. Dunun drums also welcome. More Info.  Advanced Drum Class! with Liz Pacheco 7PM to 8:30PM Thursdays - begins March 25, 2010 Guinean Rhythms taught in a fast paced class 10 Week Course - ends May 27th - Make ups may be made other nights. If you have spent considerable time at the Intermediate level and feel up to a real challenge, this is the drum class for you. Guest instructors with Liz Pacheco, our Advanced instructor leading the material and lesson planning. Dunun assistance - Alan Tauber Bring a drum or use one of our professional djembes. Dunun drums also welcome. More info.  More EVENTS! • Friday, March 12, 2010 The Boston Drum Circle BIG Fun! We have drums or bring your own! at The DrumRoom, Arlington, MA 7PM - 9PM (doors open at 6:45PM) $15.- donation for the Guinea Fund. Refreshments will be served. alan@drumconnection.com 50 Tufts Street Arlington, MA 02474 http://www.drumconnection.com • Saturday, March 13, 2010 Open Studios at The Drum Studio at The Arlington Center for the Arts, Arlington, MA Noon - 4PM Free - Stop by and check out our Guinean made djembe and dunun drums! Free drum tuning and testing. 41 Foster Street Arlington, MA 02474 http://www.drumconnection.com Our studio and all of OUR BEAUTIFUL DRUMS will be on display for you to try! We hope you can find some time to join us for a really fine time. Free drum tuning. I look forward to showing you around the shop. SEE OUR DRUMS: http://www.djembeboston.com  DIRECTIONS Please read carefully. We can be hard to find. Click Here for DIRECTIONS! To The DrumRoom: Directions: Take Mass Ave to East Arlington and find the BP Gas Station. Take that  side street (Tufts Street) and continue passed the school on your left, Then park.  Walk to the very end of the school and enter in the basement level doors. Take my  cell # with you in case you can't find us. 617-686-6080 To the Open Studios: Directions: Take Mass Ave to East Arlington and find the BP Gas Station. Take that  side street (Tufts Street) and enter the Parking Lot on your left, Then park.  Walk to the Left side of the school and follow the signs to The Arlington Center for the Arts. Take my cell # with you in case you can't find us. 617-686-6080 To your Private Lesson, Consultation or Drum Selection: Directions: Take Mass Ave to East Arlington and find the BP Gas Station. Take that  side street (Tufts Street) and enter the Parking Lot on your left, Then park.  Walk to the Left side of the school and follow the signs to The Arlington Center for the Arts. Take my cell # with you in case you can't find us. 617-686-6080 We can be hard to find! Print the directions if you can. http://www.drumconnection.comBeginners_Arlington.htmlhttp://www.drumconnection.com/MK_Sundays.htmlMK_Sundays.htmlmailto:alan@drumconnection.comConga_Class.htmlmailto:alan@drumconnection.com?subject=I%20am%20interested%20in%20the%20Conga%20ClassConga_Class.htmlDrumming_Classes.htmlContinuing_DC.htmlContinuing_DC.htmlContinuing_DC.htmlDrumming_Classes.htmlContinuing_DC.htmlPerformances.htmlDrumCircles.htmlmailto:alan@drumconnection.com?subject=Krin%20Workshopshttp://www.acarts.org/openstudios2008.phpOpen_Studios.htmlhttp://www.acarts.org/openstudios2008.phphttp://www.djembeboston.com/Directions.htmlDirections.htmlshapeimage_3_link_0shapeimage_3_link_1shapeimage_3_link_2shapeimage_3_link_3shapeimage_3_link_4shapeimage_3_link_5shapeimage_3_link_6shapeimage_3_link_7shapeimage_3_link_8shapeimage_3_link_9shapeimage_3_link_10shapeimage_3_link_11shapeimage_3_link_12shapeimage_3_link_13shapeimage_3_link_14shapeimage_3_link_15shapeimage_3_link_16shapeimage_3_link_17shapeimage_3_link_18shapeimage_3_link_19shapeimage_3_link_20shapeimage_3_link_21shapeimage_3_link_22

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In Memory of Rainer Dorrer

It is with great sadness that we tell you of the loss of our dear friend Rainer Dörrer. Rainer has been a dear and beloved friend of Famoudou's for more than 25 years.

Years ago, Rainer was on a quest to find a drum teacher and found Famoudou, in Guinea, during his days in the ballet. Rainer later was part of a group who invited Famoudou to travel to Germany marking his first voyage as a solo artist.

In 1987, Rainer organized a workshop to bring students to Famoudou's homeland to experience the culture first hand. He continued these workshops for 20 years enhancing the lives of both the students, from many countries, and the Africans they met.

Rainer was loved and highly regarded by many people all over the world. He was a kind, gentle, humble, compassonate person with a great sense of humor and adventure.

He will remain in our hearts always and we will think of him fondly playing his drum. There are no words that can express all that we have lost with his passing, he will be greatly missed.

 
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Open Studios at our Drum Studio

Saturday, March 13, 2010 (FREE)

Come check out some of the best djembe and dunun drums you can find.

Noon - 4PM at The DrumRoom

FREE! I’ll be there with members of TDC to help you find the perfect drum!

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Monday Evenings!  Ongoing NOW into the FAll. 6PM


Join Fanta as we kick up the energy in this 1 hour after-work dance class! Get into shape while learning really fun dance moves. For all ages...


6PM - 7PM at The DrumRoom, Arlington, MA. CLICK HERE for info.

 

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“Everyone knows that there is no drumming like that with you, and The DrumConnection staff--the cream of the crop in more ways then in drumming skill.”

Sunday Mamady Keita Rhythm Class

Ongoing, Next semester begins March 14, 2010

Learn the inside info on the melodies of the djembe and dunun of the Malinké.

7PM - 9PM at The DrumRoom!

Our new 8 week session starts NOW! Email me to see if there is a space, please.

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