Baobab Community 2018-19 Season
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Looking forward to drumming with you !
- Monthly Friday night adult workshops, 7-9pm (the fourth Friday of every month beginning Sept 28)
- Classes for ages 7-12 are Wednesdays 6:15-7:15 -starts Sept 19 & Jan 16
- Rehearsals for our Youth Group (ages 12-18) are Wednesdays 4:30-6pm
(more info on our classes page) All programming takes place at St George’s Church Community Room 415 Piccadilly Ave unless otherwise noted.
PATTERNS IN TIME
Saturday November 24th, 7:30pm Concert
Traditional drum & dance music from Ghana, and percussion compositions from Steve Reich and Bob Becker
Featuring Baobab Youth Performers , Carleton University West African Rhythm Ensemble and the Laurier University Percussion Ensemble
with special guest Nani Agbeli Director of West African Arts, Cal Arts USA
Location: Kailash Mital Theatre, Carleton University
Admission at the door: $20 Students and Seniors $10
More 2018-19 events coming soon…..
RHYTHM TREK
Summer Drum Camp for ages 7-12
August 12-16, 2019 from 9am-4pm
Location: Baobab Community Space, St George’s Church 415 Piccadilly Ave, Ottawa (Island Park & Wellington)
Activities include: West African drumming, singing, movement, visual art and cultural exploration. The week culminates in a food and performance celebration! We only hold camp one week in the summer so we put all our energy into creating a very special week!
Cost $225 (includes instruments and supplies) Some subsidized spots available.