Celebrate Black History Month
with African Hand Drumming

Photo above: African Djembe drums imported from Ghana

Celebrate Black History Month by introducing students to the vibrant traditional rhythms of Africa. Students will have the opportunity to learn about and to play traditional African instruments.

The program culminates in an assembly performance which allows students to share their new-found talents and with the school body, parents, and the community -in true community spirit - the spirit of traditional African hand-drumming!

The program includes:

• Introduction to African hand-drumming techniques
• Instruction of traditional African rhythms
• Cultural background of African drumming
• Traditional and authentic African instruments, including Djembe drums, Dun Dun, Sangban, A-go-go bells and Shekeres (shakers)
• Information about Djembes: how they are made, where they are from, meaning of designs, etc.
• An end-of-program assembly performance!

Above: African drums used in assembly performance