Award-winning teacher and founding member of the band Rusted Root, Jim Donovan will be hosting the first Rehoboth Day of Drumming Saturday, Nov. 7, at The Yoga Studio on Route 24 at Peddlers Village near Lewes.
During the event Donovan will conduct two interactive drumming workshops. The first workshop, from noon to 2:30 p.m. is titled “The Rhythm Renewal Drumming Workshop” and will feature participants learning rhythms, songs, chants and concepts from Africa, Brazil and the Caribbean. From 2:30-3:30 p.m., a vegetarian potluck lunch will be held with participants bringing their favorite dish.
The second event, from 3:30 to 6 p.m., is called the “The Yoga of Drum and Chant: Drumming and Meditation Workshop” and will feature participants learning rhythms, mantras, chants, concepts and relaxation techniques from India, Tibet, Central Africa and the Caribbean.
Donovan provides a large selection of authentic African drums called djembes for participants to use during the workshop. Additional details about each workshop can be found at Donovan’s website jimdonovandrums.com. Full event passes are $65 in advance and $80 at the door and include both workshops. A single workshop is $35 in advance and $45 at the door. All major credit cards are accepted.
Register by phone by calling workshop organizer David Elder at 302-249-9366. Register online at jimdonovandrums.com/apps/webstore/products/show/852969 for full pass or jimdonovandrums.com/apps/webstore/products/show/852974 for a single pass.
The event is open to anyone over the age of 17 regardless of prior drumming experience and advance registration is strongly suggested. Beginners are warmly welcomed. Drums are provided. Space is limited.
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