West African Drum Group (Term 4 2024)

What's it all about?

Drumming is all about fun and friendship. It’s also about the amazement and joy that comes from putting together some very simple rhythms - that anyone who can clap or tap can do - and hearing the beautiful sounds emerging of West African Drumming.

The techniques and rhythms you will learn during each session have been passed from master to master. All the drums have been built under the guidance of Simone Lang, with carved wooden shells from Africa, rope and goat skins.

This term long program will fill you with awe and inspiration as this incredible tradition has been kept alive for hundreds of years, from African villages to Australian Neighbourhood Houses.

The West African Drum Group is tailored to people from age 10 (dependent on skill and maturity) to adult. Children under 16 must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult.

Who will be leading the session?

Ness has been playing with Simone Lang and The Newham Drummers for 8 years and has enjoyed every minute of it!

Term 4 2024 Information

The West African Drum Group will run for nine weeks on Thursday afternoons between 5.30pm - 6.30pm. The first session is on Thursday 10th October and the last session is on Thursday 5th December.

The last night of term will finish will a bang! Friends and family are invited to watch an end-of-term performance with a BYO picnic!

The cost for each participant for the nine week term is:

• $135 (BYO drum) or
• $180 (drum provided by tutor)

If you wish to join the class after the term has begun, our booking system will allow you to book for the remaining classes - assuming there is space. 

Participants will be charged a pro-rata price of $20 per week (drum provided by tutor) or $15 per week (BYO drum).

Each session will be held in The Undercroft - access is via the gates next to the Skate Park, off Margery Crescent.