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CENTRAL OKANAGAN

SPOTLIGHT

AFRO-CUBAN DRUMMING I *

Tues 7-8 pm, January 13th-March 17th 2009 

10 week course

Location: Kelowna Drum Studio

Conga drums provided, No experience required

Course will include basic Afro-Cuban folkloric rhythms and some popular Latin rhythms. Course may be repeated until Level II skills are acquired.

Cost: $125 or Drop-in $15/class

 

AFRO-CUBAN DRUMMING II *

Tues 8-9 pm, January 13th-March 17th 2009 

10 week course

Location: Kelowna Drum Studio

Conga drums provided

Competency with basic Afro-Cuban drum skills required (Son Clave, Rumba Clave, 6 Bell, Marcha etc.)

Course will include more advanced Afro-Cuban folkloric rhythms and some popular Latin rhythms.

Cost: $125 or Drop-in $15/class 

 

DRUMMING FOR HEALTH

Wed. 7-8pm, January 14th-March 18th 2009

10 week course

Location: Kelowna Drum Studio

Drums provided, No experience required

This course will explore basic drum skills using Afro-Cuban, Middle Eastern, West African and Brazilian percussion.

We will explore the health benefits of drumming as well as the use of drumming and song to strengthened personal and professional relationships and promote group cohesiveness and interaction. 

Cost: $125 or Drop-in $15/class 

 

*Register and pay before January 6th to save $25

 

MIDDLE EASTERN DRUM WORKSHOP 

Saturday January 31, 2009 10:30am-3:00pm with lunch break

Location: Kelowna Drum Studio

Workshops are for drummers/dancers of all level who would like to gain some experience and knowledge of the Doumbek and Riq. This course will focus on the rhythms and techniques used in creating the beautiful sounds on these unique instruments. Learn to unlock the mystery of these ancient rhythmic patterns that have intrigued generations since antiquity. Topics include Rhythms, Nomenclature, Finger Exercises, Combinations, Improvisations, Fills, Positioning, Basic Notation and Dance accompaniment.

Cost: $50 Pre-registration required Payment can be made by Interact email, snail mail or drop-off. 

 

-Private or Couple lessons also available.

-All fees are non-refundable except for medical reasons.

 

For information on any course call Trevor at (250)763-3951 or see www.trevorsalloum.com

Please forward to your musical friends

COME TOGETHER for a fellow musician, father and friend who is in need of our help!

Our good friend Grahame Mitchell has been diagnosed with cancer (Lymphoma). He will remain off work for the next several months from treatments. Please help us help one of our own by showing up, making a donation or donating a prize for the silent auction tables. These times are rough for anyone trying to deal this terrible disease for him and his family and friends and we all need to come together and help each other in time of need. Thank you.

--- THE ACCOUNT HAS NOW BEEN SET UP! FINALLY. IT'S GETTING HARDER AND HARD TO GET THAT DONE BUT IT'S NOW TAKEN CARE OF FOR LL OF YOU WHO ARE LOOKING TO MAKE A DONATION. ---

ROYAL BANK ACCOUNT # 003-02440-5229034
Account was setup at the Orchard Plaza Branch on Cooper Road, Kelowna BC. Savings account.

- Please remember that you can send a cheque made out to Grahame Mitchell as well if you can't make it! Please call me and I will send to my address so it can be here in time for the event. Thanks so much! Brads home # - 250-450-9769 or brad@okanaganconcerts.com.

We will have a silent auction setup but we need more items. If you could donate something (auction or cash donation), please contact me at (cell) 250-870-0576. All donations will be very much appreciated.

PERFORMERS and TIMES:
8:30PM - Ten2Nine
9:30PM - Pappa Dawg
10:30PM - Cruzeros
11:00PM - Silent Auction closes
11:30am - Hammered
12:30am - The Young 'Uns Band (Jam sesion til close)

There will be a donation box at the Ok Corral entrance so you can donate as much as you’d like starting at $10!!

We will have an ALL OUT JAM SESSION at the end of the night as well for some of you who just want to jam, sing or just play along!

Please help us help Grahame Mitchell in this time of need.

PASS IT ON TO ALL YOUR FRIENDS!
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PRIZES SO FAR!!
• 2 weekend Passes to “Rare Earth Jazz and Blues Fest” Aug 8th, and 9th (Vernon, BC) Total Value $300
• 2 application entry fee for the contest “Our Kids Have Talent” ($5000 1st place prize money)
http://www.rarearthjazzandbluesfest.com. Aug 8th, and 9th (Vernon, BC) Total Value $100
• 1 night of “Kath and the Tomkats” live band with production.(Valley wide - $400 base for costs) Total Value $1200
• Blue Heron Pub (Vernon) $50 Gift certificate (Food and Beverage)
• Case of Steaks (30 steaks) $75.00 value.
• Tickets to this years Merritt Mountian Music Festivall featuring KENNY CHESNEY, JO DE MASSINA, JOHNNY REID, EMERSON DRIVE AND....STEVE MILLER!!
http://www.mountainfest.com
• Gretch accoustic guitar from Wentworth Music.
• Cigar Humidifier from
http://www.okanaganweb.com
• 6 tickets to the 5th annual Night of the Arts in November Value $120. Thanks Charlie Hodge!
• a pair of tickets for you to the Doodlebops at Vernon Performing Arts Centre April 7th from SUN FM (Vernon)
• 2 tubes (50 in each) of 22" necklace Glowsticks from Canadianglowsticks!
http://www.canadianglowsticks.com
• 10 X $10 guft Certificates from Whiski Jacks Pub!
• 1 month free lessons for one (1) person and a rock school t-shirt at the ALL NEW KELOWNA ROCK SCHOOL!
• Ranchland Transport & Western Cattle Co. Embroydered shirts. 1 large 1 Xlarge.Valued at $30 ea and a WCC hat. value $15.00 bucks. Thanks Deb!
• The Young"uns Band 20 Year anniversary Hoodie. $40 value.
• This is very cool! Derrick Mellison is making an aztec Calendar that will blow your mind! Very nice piece of work. Thanks Derrick!
• $200.00 Gift Certificate - Entertainment Division
Good towards DJ Service for wedding or corporate party from Bowie's Marketing & Entertainment. Thanks Andy!
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RAFFLE ITEMS
Raffle for a mini childs drum set from Okanagan Concerts Ltd. This is the cutest kit ever!!
----- I need kids bikes. Anyone have any connections? Call me 250-870-0576-----


DONATIONS TO GRAHAME
Special thanks to,
- Ok Corral for the donation of $500 so far
- Rosie for the Juicer for Grahame!
- 2 boxes of Chicken. Thanks Paul!!
- 5 Day Punch Pass from The YM/YWCA.


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