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Winter 2012 (and beyond!) CALENDAR
Please Join Us!
Click on any of the titles below, to view a page dedicated to that particular class, workshop,
or program, with inspiring pictures, descriptive text, and testimonials. All are held at The
Rhythm Inlet, north end Nokomis, unless noted otherwise. Directions available on our
"Where We're Located" page. Please visit our "Registration" page for our Policies and
Printable Form. Feel free to call (941) 966-5800 if you have any questions.
We look forward to drumming and dancing with you this season!
One drum, one dance, one heart,
Jeff and Barbara
Your instructors: Jeff Hanna and Barbara Gail, partners in life and work, began
The Rhythm Inlet Programs in 1994. They study about and travel to rhythmic cultures,
and enjoy sharing their knowledge and skills with students and the general public.
Their retail store and expert drum repair have gained attention and respect from players,
performers, teachers, students, and enthusiasts from around the U.S. and abroad.
Their high quality classes, workshops, and school programs create a positive learning
experience for all. Today they teach, perform, sell, service, repair, educate, and generally
spread the joys of rhythm and movement to people of all ages, abilities and challenges!
Every Saturday at Warm Mineral Springs!
SPRING into the Circle of Rhythm and Drumming and BEAT Stress!
Saturdays, 3-4pm. All ages, welcome. Free, with your paid admission to the Springs!
Facilitated rhythm circle with Barbara, on the shores of this local, natural wellness treasure!
Exotic world drums and percussion instruments are provided, available in their gift shop,
and yours are welcome, too. With Barbara's instruction and guidance, everyone can
quickly learn how to create rhythms, finding self-expression in the beat of life. Decrease
stress, calm your mind, boost your immunity, nourish your brain, make a joyful noise!
Outdoors under the oaks; indoors if weather.
Click on the title to link to Warm Mineral Springs, for directions and day pass prices.
Warm Mineral Springs, North Port, Florida.
3rd Saturdays, thru April 2012!
Nokomis Beach Bazaar
Third Saturday of the month, November thru April, 4pm 'til after sunset.
Enjoy artists and craft vendors, the drum circle, music, refreshments, and a Gulf sunset!
The Rhythm Inlet is a vendor at this festive, free, local event. Lots of free parking.
Click on the above title for more info, or if you're interested in being a vendor.
Nokomis Public Beach, Casey Key, Nokomis, Florida.
Once Monthly
Sharing the Joys of Rhythm with Seniors
Barbara Gail skillfully shares her world percussion community joy, in this private program
for the residents of North Port Pines Assisted Living. Click on the above title for more on
this program, and to learn how you can bring The Rhythm Inlet Programs to your gathering
or community, please call us at 941-966-5800.
North Port, Florida.
January 26 thru March 29
Advanced Ensemble Repertory Class
10 Thursdays, 6:30-8pm. Weekly classes with Jeff Hanna.
Our most advanced class, by invitation or audition only. These experienced students
are playing in full Brasilian Samba, W. African, and Afro-Cuban ensembles,
using bass drums, shakers, bells, claves, and hand-drums, creating an exciting blend
of interlocking patterns and passionate music! Rhythm variations taught and opportunities
to solo provided. Public appearances are part of this program's goal. Bass drums and
percussion instruments provided in class. Students should bring a recording device to
class and plan practice at home regularly.
$140; or $120 postmarked by January 12. $16/class drop-in.
January 28
Afro-Cuban Rhythm Circle for Everyone: Bembe Part 2
1 Saturday, 2-3:30pm. Workshop with Jeff Hanna.
For those who experienced these trancy rhythms in the Intro workshop, and want more!
Bembe is an Afro-Cuban rhythm form of Yoruban heritage. You'll learn relatively simple
parts that interlock, creating the polymetric 6/8 aspects of this piece. Bougarabous,
congas, kpanlogos (djembes are acceptable), then claves, bells, woodblocks, and shakers
fill out the sounds of this ensemble. Instruments provided, available for purchase, or b.y.o..
(Bembe Part 1 will be offered April 14.)
$25; or $20 postmarked by January 21.
January 30 thru April 2
West African Ensemble: Djembe, Dunduns, and Percussion
10 Mondays, 6:30-8pm. Weekly classes with Jeff Hanna.
Open to students who have completed Intermediate Djembe; or instructor permission.
With a focus on djembe, learn non-traditional and traditional W. African pieces. Expand your
experience into the full W. African drum and percussion sound, adding bass drums, shakers,
bells, and claves, creating an exciting blend of interlocking patterns and passionate music!
Bass drums and percussion instruments provided in class, yours welcome.
Students should bring recording device to classes, and plan to practice at home.
$140; or $120 postmarked by January 16. $16/class drop-in.
January 31 thru April 3
Show Me The Rhythms! Ongoing Intermediate Djembe
10 Tuesdays, 6:30-8pm. Weekly classes with Barbara Gail.
Welcome students who have taken the "Djembe Level 3" series.
Continue to deepen your relationship to the pulse, the drum and its rhythms, refine
technique, meet the challenge of new material and warm-ups, learn new embellishments,
and enjoy playing with your fellow drummers!
Best to own a drum and be practicing technique and rhythms between classes at home.
Bringing a recording device to class is highly recommended.
$140; or $120 postmarked by January 17. Add $30 for drum rental. $16 drop-in.
February 1
Introduction to Djembe Hand-drumming Workshop!
1 Wednesday, 6:30-8:15pm*. Workshop with Barbara Gail. Weekly classes follow!
*Ending time is 15 minutes later than the weekly classes that follow.
Welcome all adults, motivated teens, and youth ages 9 and up w/ instructor permission.
No musical experience needed. Learn to play the most popular hand-drum! We focus on
hand technique, learning rhythm patterns, how to find your place in the beat, and playing
as a polyrhythmic ensemble. Perfect for the raw beginner as well as folks with some
exposure who seek instruction with a solid foundation. A positive experience for all!
Note: This Workshop kicks off our weekly Beginner Djembe Series. It can stand alone as
a single experience, or serve as your opportunity to try a class before committing to
all 9 weeks. If you are prepared to register for the Series in full, there is no need to
register or pay for this Workshop, just register and pay for the Series instead (see below).
If you'd like to take this Workshop before committing to the Series, you may register and
pre-pay for tonight only. Your balance for the remaining classes is due before you leave!
The total amount is determined by your original registration postmark date.
So bring your payment, just in case you decide, "Yeah! I wanna keep on drumming!".
$25; or $20 postmarked by January 18. Add $5 for in-class drum rental.
February 1 thru April 4 (no class March 14)
Beginner Djembe Hand-drumming Weekly Classes!
9 Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm*. Weekly classes with Barbara Gail.
*First class ends 15 minutes later.
Welcome all adults, motivated teens, and youth ages 9 and up w/ instructor permission.
No musical experience needed. Learn to play the most popular hand-drum! We focus on
hand technique, learning rhythm patterns, how to find your place in the beat, and playing
as a polyrhythmic ensemble. Perfect for the raw beginner as well as folks with some
exposure who seek instruction with a solid foundation. A positive experience for all!
Note: Wanna check it out to see if it's right for you? You're welcome to pre-pay for the first
class, before committing to the Series. See Intro Workshop above.
$126; or $108 postmarked by January 18. Add $27 for in-class drum rental for the series.
Starts up again February 3!
Jonesin Jembes
Fridays once or twice monthly (dates below): 6:30-8pm. Optional potluck munchies follow.
With Jeff Hanna and Barbara Gail, and your fellow students!
Welcome all students, past and present, who once learned the drumsong of the evening.
Each session focuses on a drumsong from class. We'll review each rhythm thoroughly,
adding variations to rhythms when applicable. We divide the circle into our rotating parts,
then enjoy a 30-40 minute jam session! In low-level lighting, you'll groove in the zone,
your hands inspired to dance freely through the rhythms. You're not the drummer
drumming, you ARE the DRUM! Here's your chance to revisit, internalize, naturalize,
and enjoy playing the music you've worked hard to learn (even if it's been a while).
Take a break from navigating that learning curve of new material’s peaks and valleys!
Bring your music charts. Dun-duns, percussion instruments (and guidance) provided.
RSVP by 2pm.
Sliding scale: $10-$20. Cannot be used as make-up for your missed classes, sorry!
February 3 -- "Jola"
February 17 -- "Djembe Rumba"
March 2 -- "Balakulania"
March 23 -- "Jola"
April 6 -- "Djembe Rumba"
April 20 -- "Balakulania"
May 4 -- "Kaki Lambe"
May 18 -- "W. African Samba"
June 1 -- "Fanga"
February 4 thru April 7
Beyond Beginner Djembe: Level 2
10 Saturdays, 10:30am-12pm. Weekly classes with Barbara Gail.
Welcome students who have taken the Beginner Series; or equivalent with permission.
Deepen your relationship to the drum and pulse, refine your technique, meet the
challenge of new material, and enjoy drumming with your fellow drummers! This is when
your drum lessons begin to "click", and the learning curve is more comfortable.
Recording device in class is highly recommended, to record warm-ups and rhythms.
Students should be putting some time aside for home playing/practice.
$140; or $120 postmarked by January 21. Add $30 for drum rental for the series.
February 4
Cuban Conga Workshop: Part 2
1 Saturday, 2-3:30pm. Workshop with Jeff Hanna.
Welcome students who, at any time, have taken Conga Workshop: Part 1.
The conga is a direct descendant of W. African drums, has a different hand technique
from the djembe, with a richer, warmer tone. And you'll be playing on 2 drums!
$25, includes rental set of 2 congas on stands during class.
Or $20 postmarked by January 28.
Part 1 will be offered again on May 5.
Sanibel Island...
A World of Rhythm: Playshop and Sunset Drum Circle for the Whole Family!
PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE TO MARCH 4th!!! Who knew it'd be Superbowl Sunday?!
February 10
When the Drummers Were Women: Performance and Slide Show Presentation
Friday, 8pm. An art history presentation and live sacred drum performance by Barbara Gail.
This slide show was the basis of the book "When the Drummers Were Women: A Spiritual
History of Rhythm", both authored by friend and teacher, Layne Redmond. The forgotten
her-story of women as primary percussionists in the Ancient Mediterranean World, comes
alive in over 60 images from temples and museums. Named Goddesses, Priestesses, and
Unnamed Women are depicted playing the frame drum, the oldest known, most universal
drum, dating as far back as 5600 BCE. Barbara will play frame drum and Middle Eastern
tambourine. Click on the above title to link to Layne's website, and read what Gabrielle
Roth, Dr. Christiane Northrup, Starhawk, and Brooke Medicine Eagle, say about her book!
$6 at the door.
February 11
Everyone Can Play the Frame Drum!
1 Saturday, 2-3:30pm. Workshop with Jeff Hanna.
Welcome all adults, motivated teens, and youth ages 9 and up w/ instructor permission.
Learn to play the oldest known, and most universal hand-drum, found in indigenous
cultures worldwide. Many folkloric traditions include some sort of frame drum,
often played with the bare, whole hand, a style suitable for beginners and all levels.
We'll focus on some cool Arabic, Nubian and Brazilian techniques and rhythms.
Drums provided, available for purchase, or b.y.o..
No musical experience needed. This is a drum EVERYONE can play!
$25; or $20 postmarked by February 4.
Note Change! February 14 thru April 10 (no class 3/13)
The Magic of Drum and Dance for the Young Child! (and the adults who love them!)
8 Tuesdays: 4-5pm. Classes with Barbara Gail, B.A. Education,
who has been teaching and developing this program since 1994.
Welcome pre-schoolers ages 1 thru 5, infant siblings, early elementary children, too.
Ages 2 & 1/2, and up, may benefit most, but all children learn and grow in our circle!
Play drums, rattles, bells, move your body, dance a beat! "Welcome Cheer" opens our
circle, “coloring” at the end integrates the experience. A child-centered class, joyfully
exploring expressive rhythm and dance activities that emphasize listening, sharing,
respect, leading, following, cooperative social skills, and develop body awareness,
spatial orientation, and sense of self, all in a positive style. Enjoy quality time with your
child! Children blossom with us! Instruments provided. Infant siblings: free.
$96/1st child and one adult; or $80 postmarked by February 8. Siblings and additional
adults: half price. New friends can try the first class to see if it's right for you and your
child! The cost is $20; or $15 when pre-paid registration is postmarked by February 8.
If you choose to continue, this deposit goes toward your total amount due, determined
by your original postmark date, and due before you leave class that first day.
At The Venice Holistic Center, 251 Tamiami Trail, Venice Island, Florida.
February 19
Moonrise, Daughters of an Ancient Pulse: Introduction to Priestess Tambourine for Women
Sunday, 3-4:30pm. Workshop with Barbara Gail.
Welcome all women and motivated teen girls. No musical experience needed!
Come to the slide show and performance (above) for inspiration!
Many of you have seen Barbara's demonstration on the tambourine, with those cool
jingle rolls, and so much sound out of one drum, amazingly, she's a one-woman band!
Learn the language and strokes of the drum, rhythm patterns, and how to walk in time
while playing. Infused with rhythm, ritual, sacred space, and sisterhood.
Drums provided and available for purchase, or b.y.o..
$25; or $20 postmarked by February 11.
Englewood -- February 20
Introduction to Djembe Hand-drumming Workshop at The Open Studio
1 Monday, 6-7:45pm*. Workshop with Barbara Gail. Weekly classes follow!
*Ending time is 15 minutes later than the weekly classes that follow.
Welcome all adults, motivated teens, and youth ages 9 and up w/ instructor permission.
No musical experience needed. Learn to play the most popular hand-drum! We focus on
hand technique, learning rhythm patterns, how to find your place in the beat, and playing
as a polyrhythmic ensemble. Perfect for the raw beginner as well as folks with some
exposure who seek instruction with a solid foundation. A positive experience for all!
Note: This Workshop is part of our weekly Beginner Djembe Series. It can stand alone
as a single experience, or serve as your opportunity to try a class before committing to
all 9 weeks. If you are prepared to register for the Series in full, there is no need to
register or pay for this Workshop, it's included in the Series (see below).
If you'd like to take this Workshop before committing to the Series, you may register and
pre-pay for tonight only. Your balance for the remaining classes is due before you leave!
Workshop payment is applied to the total cost of the Series, determined by your original
registration postmark date. So bring your payment, just in case you decide,
"Yeah! I wanna keep on drumming!".
$25; or $20 postmarked by February 13. Add $5 for in-class drum rental.
At The Open Studio, 380 Old Englewood Rd., in the heart of Englewood.
Englewood -- February 20 thru April 23 (no 2/27)
Beginner Djembe Hand-drumming Weekly Classes at The Open Studio!
9 Mondays, 6-7:30pm*. Weekly classes with Barbara Gail.
*First class ends 15 minutes later.
Welcome all adults, motivated teens, and youth ages 9 and up w/ instructor permission.
No musical experience needed. Learn to play the most popular hand-drum! We focus on
hand technique, learning rhythm patterns, how to find your place in the beat, and playing
as a polyrhythmic ensemble. Perfect for the raw beginner as well as folks with some
exposure who seek instruction with a solid foundation. A positive experience for all!
Note: Wanna check it out to see if it's right for you? You're welcome to pre-pay for the first
class, before committing to the Series. See Intro Workshop above. If registering for the
Series, there's no need to also register for the Workshop, it's included.
$144; or $126 postmarked by February 13. Add $27 for in-class drum rental for the series.
At The Open Studio, 380 Old Englewood Rd., in the heart of Englewood.
February 25
The Bass Drums of West Africa
1 Saturday, 2-3:30pm. Workshop with Jeff Hanna.
Welcome returnees, and students with at least a little drum experience if you're new to
these boombooms. Learn about the heartbeat of West African drumming, the bass drum
family known as Dunduns, or Djundjuns. Jeff will cover the basics, backbone, elements,
techniques, and of course some fun 'n' funky rhythms that drive the hand-drummers
and dancers into high energy. Limited to the first 6 pre-paid registrants.
Instruments provided, available for purchase, or b.y.o..
$25; or $20 postmarked by February 18.
March 3
Middle Eastern Finger-style Frame Drumming
1 Saturday, 2-3:30pm. Workshop with Jeff Hanna.
Welcome all adults and motivated teens.
Learn to play the oldest known, and most universal hand-drum, the non-jingled frame
drum, often called the Tar. This is the more intricate, sophisticated, Arabic style,
versus the folkloric, whole hand style, which was taught 2 weeks ago.
It's rhythms and sound are hypnotic! Drums provided, available for purchase, or BYO.
$25; or $20 postmarked by February 25.
March 4
Sanibel Island Drumming Events
Sunday. Playshop: 2-3:30pm; Drum Shopping: 3:30-4:45pm.
Causeway Beach Drum Circle: 5pm 'til after the 6:15pm sunset and rising full moon!
Join Jeff and Barbara for a hands-on, fun, and informative world drum and percussion tour!
All ages welcome, with or without musical experience. Instruments provided, available for
purchase, and yours are welcome, too. Discover the health benefits and self-expression of
the rhythm and drum circle. Learn how to create a successful percussion ensemble, and
make a joyful noise together! Facilitated yet free-form, instructional yet exploratory,
everyone has a place and a voice in this style of drumming and music-making.
Playshop: $10/adult; $5/child; maximum $25/family. Evening Drum Circle is free.
To register call Sanibel Yoga: 239-738-3856.
Sanibel Yoga, 2496 Palm Ridge Rd., Sanibel, Florida.
March 9
Barbara Gail Leads Full Moon Meditation for Spring: Women Circle at Rising Tide
Friday, 6:30pm for smudging and complimentary healing; doors close and lock at 7pm.
Since January, 2006, women have been gathering twice monthly on the Fridays closest
to the new moon and full moons, for profound experiences in community, healing, ritual,
creative practices, and guided meditation. Many of our community's top group leaders,
as well as out of town guests -- all well known in their regions and beyond -- have led this
group in powerful journeys into mind, body and spirit. Since its inception of 8 women,
the group now holds 400 in its database, with about 50 in attendance each time!
Barbara is honored to be leading the circle on the Spring Equinox's full Moon, 2012!
In times gone by women were the keepers of the drum, holding the rhythms sacred.
Goddesses, Priestesses, and Unnamed women carried their stories. In this meditation,
Barbara brings the magical rhythms of breathe and body, earth and sun, women and the
moon, and percussion and drums, to our gathering. You'll enter into an altered state of
consciousness through the rhythms, and make a joyful noise!
Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd., Sarasota, Florida.
March 10 - Warm up your Celtic Grooves for St. Paddy's Day!
Introduction to the Celtic Bodhran and The Bones
1 Saturday, 2-3:30pm. Workshop with Jeff Hanna.
Welcome all adults, motivated teens, and youth ages 10 and up w/ instructor permission.
No musical experience needed.
Learn how to properly swing the double-knobbed stick, called a tipper, to play exciting
"jiggity jig" rhythms on the "Bao-rahn", "Boh-rahn" (both are correct), the flat, round
frame drum of the British Isles. We'll also cover how to play the The Bones,
a folkloric percussion instrument (once actual rib bones, now also in wood!).
Instruments provided, available for purchase, or b.y.o..
$25; or $20 postmarked by March 3.
March 11
T.R.I.B.E. performance at Celebrating Wellness Fest
Saturday and Sunday, March 10 and 11, 10am-6pm.
Celebrate health and wellness in this fun family weekend-long event, organized by
Kimberly Braun, LLC and friends! Vendors, practitioners offering beneficial
treatments, interactive practices and activities, keynotes, samples, healthy food, kid's stuff,
and performances by local musicians including The Rhythm Inlet Beats Ensemble
(T.R.I.B.E.), our most advanced group yet! We perform Sunday, 2:45pm.
Cost: $5 adults all day (benefits Girls, Inc. and Parks and Recreation); under 18 free.
Free parking. Click on the above title to link to their Facebook page.
Phillippi Estate Park, 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida.
Saturday, March 17
T.R.I.B.E. performance at Warm Mineral Springs EcoFest!
Saturday and Sunday, March 17 and 18, 8am-4pm.
Celebrate the 42nd Anniversary of Earth Day in this fun family weekend-long event,
organized by Natural Awakenings Magazine!
Vendors, enlightening earth-friendly speakers, live entertainment including The Rhythm
Inlet Beats Ensemble (T.R.I.B.E.), our most advanced group yet!
Our performance is Saturday, 11am.
$5 per vehicle includes free admission to The Springs for the day.
Click on the above title to link to their Facebook page.
Warm Mineral Springs, 12200 San Servando Ave., North Port, Florida.
March 18
Barbara and Jeff join performance at UUCOV
March 18
Barbara and Jeff join performance for VICA at A Taste of Faith
March 24
Brasilian Samba Rhythms for Everyone! Part 1
1 Saturday, 2-3:30pm. Workshop with Jeff Hanna.
Welcome adults, motivated teens, youth 10 and up with permission.
For all levels, including newbies, beginners, sambistas, and Workshop returnees!
An Introduction to the Brasilian Samba Batucada! Part 1 of a 3-part series.
Part 2 will be held April 7; Part 3 will be held TBD.
In Brasil, everyone participates in samba, from grandparents to children. No matter their
social status or race, it's the music of the people, a communal expression of the joy of life.
Batucada is the name for the all-percussion ensemble that is unique to Brasil.
Come learn all the elements of this exciting style, and try your hand at playing its variety
of fun rhythm instruments. This is our favorite kind of percussion music, and we look
forward to when we can bring a group of students to Brasil to experience it there!
Drums and percussion instruments provided, available for purchase, or b.y.o..
$25; or $20 postmarked by March 17.
Sunday, March 25
T.R.I.B.E. performance at Sarasota Folk Fest
Saturday, March 24, 11am-5pm, and 6-10pm; and Sunday, March 25, 11am-4pm.
Enjoy three stages of music, and a jam tent and a workshop tent for sharing and learning tips and techniques. Saturday evening features headliner artists performing in concert. Children's area with workshops, fun, excellent playground, and a Family Stage.
Folklife exhibits, and quality art, craft and food vendors.
Our performance is on Sunday! Time TBD.
Click on the title to link to the festival's Facebook page, for prices, and more!
Oscar Scherer State Park, Osprey, Florida.
March 27
The Magic of Drum and Dance for the Special Child
Private birthday party engagement for Oak Park School children, with Barbara Gail.
Please click on the title to learn more about this program, and give us a call if you'd
like to know more about how to bring this program to your community!
March 31
Exploring the Many Voices of Hand Percussion
1 Saturday, 2-3:30pm. Workshop with Jeff Hanna.
Welcome all levels, no experience needed, adults, motivated teens, youth ages 9 and up.
A fun introduction to a diverse range of folkloric cowbells, shakers, scrapers, wood blocks,
from Ghana, Brasil, Dominican Republic, Cameroon, Peru, Mexico, Indonesia, Bolivia,
and other countries. These instruments can enhance the sound and energy of hand-drum
ensembles, drum circles, and multi-instrumental bands, too. Technique, groovy interlocking
rhythms, and a percussion ensemble with a full range of sound. Jeff has been developing
his knowledge and proficiency with folkloric percussion since 1991, when his non-profit,
fair trade, third and forth world craft store, Meridian Arts, Inc., began carrying all these
unique, interesting and fun musical toys.
Instruments provided, available for purchase, or b.y.o..
$25; or $20 postmarked by March 24.
April 7
Brasilian Samba Rhythms for Everyone! Part 2
1 Saturday, 2-3:30pm. Workshop with Jeff Hanna.
Welcome returnees, and those who've taken our Part 1: Intro Workshop.
This is Part 2 of 3. Part 3 will be held TBD.
The joyful and upbeat sounds of Brasilian Samba continue for those who just can't get
enough of this groove! (Or even if you just want a little more!) Batucada is the name for
the all drum and percussion ensemble that is unique to Brasil. Come learn all the
elements of this exciting style, and try your hand at playing all its fun instruments.
This is our favorite kind of percussion music, and we look forward to the day when we
can bring a group of students with us to Salvador, de Bahia, Brasil!
Instruments provided, available for purchase, or b.y.o..
$25; or $20 postmarked by March 31.
Might Begin April 14 instead of Djembe 3
Beyond the Beyond Beginner: Djembe 2+
Weekly classes with Barbara Gail.
Review and strengthen your Level 2 skills and rhythms.
For students who have taken Beyond Beginner classes and want to strengthen
their foundation of its techniques and material, and for those ready for Level 2
who can work at a quickened pace. As a "Level 2+" class, we'll solidify our
knowledge and playing of the "Beyond Beginner" material, namely "Balakulania"
and "Kaki Lambe", and learn some new rhythms, too, if time allows.
Recording device in class is highly recommended, to record rhythms and exercises.
Students should be putting time aside for home playing/practice.
Next Series Begins April 14
Advanced Beginner Djembe: Level 3
10 Saturdays, 10:30am-12pm. Weekly classes with Barbara Gail.
Welcome students who have taken the "Beyond Beginner: Level 2" series.
Continue to deepen your relationship to the pulse, the drum and its rhythms,
refine technique, meet the challenge of new material and warm-ups,
learn some new embellishments, and enjoy playing with your fellow drummers!
It's fun being a Djembe 3 student, your learning curve is much friendlier to you!
Best to own a drum and be practicing technique and rhythms between classes at home.
Bringing a tape recorder to class is highly recommended.
$140; or $120 postmarked by March 31. $16/class drop-in.
Saturday, April 14
T.R.I.B.E. Performance at Sarasota EcoFest
Celebrate the 42nd Anniversary of Earth Day in this fun family event. Vendors, enlightening
earth-friendly speakers, farmer's market, and live entertainment including The Rhythm
Inlet. Performance time is TBD. Free event in Downtown Sarasota's Five Points Park area.
April 28
Afro-Cuban Rhythm Circle for Everyone: Bembe Part 1
1 Saturday, 2-3:30pm. Workshop with Jeff Hanna.
No experience needed, suitable for all levels, from beginners to advanced.
Welcome adults, motivated teens, and youth 10 and up with instructor permission.
An introduction to the Afro-Cuban Bembe Percussion Ensemble: Part 1 of 2.
Part 2 will be held TBD.
Jeff will share how simple rhythms on exotic folkloric hand-drums and percussion,
together create powerful grooves that hail from the African traditions of Cuba.
Bembe is an Afro-Cuban rhythm form of Yoruban heritage. Beginners will appreciate
the simplicity in the rhythms. Experienced students will appreciate the opportunity
to explore the polymetric 6/8 aspects to this piece.
Bougarabous, congas, kpanlogos (djembes are acceptable), then claves, bells,
woodblocks, and shakers fill out the sounds of this ensemble.
All are provided, available for purchase, or b.y.o..
$25; or $20 postmarked by April 21.
May 5
Learn to Play the Cuban Conga Drums: Part 1
1 Saturday, 2-3:30pm. Workshop with Jeff Hanna. Beginners welcome.
Welcome all adults and motivated teens, and youth with instructor permission.
This is an Intro Workshop; Part 2 will be held TBD.
The conga is a direct descendant of W. African drums, has a rich, warm tone, and its own
style of playing techniques, much different than djembe. Made popular in this country by
Desi Arnaz, the conga is the heartbeat of Latin music, and has found its way into jazz and
rock as well. Basic hand technique and rhythms will be taught. Let's Babalooooo!
$25; or $20 postmarked by April 28. B.Y.O. conga and stand if you have one.
TBA
Moonrise, Daughters of an Ancient Pulse: Priestess Tambourine for Women
Monthly. Pre-requisite: Barbara's introductory tambourine workshop.
A women's ritual drumming circle, learning the rhythms and techniques of playing
the tambourine in procession. Relaxing, energizing, centering, and beautiful!
This drum class is infused with rhythm, ritual, sacred space, and sisterhood.
Drums provided and available for purchase, or b.y.o..
Bring water, pillow to sit upon, alter items, and tape recorder and journal if you'd like.
$--
Date TBD
Brasilian Samba Rhythms for Everyone! Part 3
1 Saturday, 2-3:30pm. Workshop with Jeff Hanna.
Welcome returnees, and those who've taken our Parts 1 and 2 Workshops.
The joyful and upbeat sounds of Brasilian Samba continue for those who just can't get
enough of this groove! (Or even if you just want a little more!) Batucada is the name for
the all drum and percussion ensemble that is unique to Brasil. Come learn all the
elements of this exciting style, and try your hand at playing all its fun instruments.
This is our favorite kind of percussion music, and we look forward to the day when we
can bring a group of students with us to Salvador, de Bahia, Brasil!
$25; or $20 postmarked by --.
A Sunday in June....
Free Drum Student Presentation & Beach Party! Everyone Welcome!
Sunday afternoon, --pm (sunset --pm). Join our students in celebrating their music!
We invite students, their friends and families, and The Rhythm Inlet support community,
to this festive event featuring potluck goodies, shmoozing, sunset, sand, and of course
drumming! #+ students will play. Guests are invited to join in the samba parade at the
end; instruments provided, or BYO. A fun way to check out what The Rhythm Inlet's all
about, and support our students! Bring: chair or beach towel, potluck food (cooler),
your own dish ware and utensils for eating and serving/cutting your dish (no throwaways,
puh-leeze!). Have a Rhythm Inlet t-shirt? Even if you're not performing, please wear it to
show your support! Also: sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, camera, and smiles! Provided:
serving tables, paper cups, napkins (a few plates and utensils for those who forgot!).
Students, bring your drum and chair or strap. Students must sign up by November 19.
Everyone else, just come on down! Dress for weather. If rain, wind or lightning, notice will
be posted right here and on our voice mail by --pm. Set up begins at --pm.
Nokomis Public Beach, Casey Key. From Rt. 41, turn west at the traffic light at Albee Rd.,
across from Matthews-Currie Ford. Cross the bridge, you're facing the Public Beach. Find
us on the beach, from the northern end (note change!) of the parking lot, or under pavilion
if weather. Questions? Please call us at 941-966-5800.
June 21, Summer Solstice: Honoring Yemanja, Goddess of the Sea
Sacred Circle: Women, Rhythm and Ritual for Solstices and Equinoxes
--pm. All women welcome. Join Barbara Gail in a sacred circle that honors the
transitions in our lives. As the wheel turns, we clear the old, and prepare fresh ground for
the garden of new intentions during the first new or full moon of the season. Bless the past,
gift ourselves the present, plant seeds that envision the future. Thru ceremonial drumming,
sacred movement, songchant, guided meditation and ritual, we gather in circle, inviting our
ancestors to smile upon us from their place of witness. Bring alter objects signifying for you
past, present, and future; rhythm instruments, flowers, and drinking water.
Dress in white. Please call to reserve space in the circle. Cost: $--.
Location TBA (more than likely Nokomis Public Beach).
ENGLEWOOD -- Next one TBA
Dance Your Soul Free: Ecstatic Wave Workshops
Friday evening, 6-8pm. Workshops with Barbara Gail.
Move the body, quiet the mind, open the heart, rock the spirit, root in the drumbeat,
energize passions, and empty into breath. No experience needed, adults and
motivated teens welcome. Catch the ecstatic wave, and ride it on in... to your heart!
From rivers to fires to ethers, it's one of those great channels that leads us
back into our bodies and rejuvenates us with the vital energy of life, rooted while soaring!
Join the tribe! Click on the above title for more inspiration.
$15 pre-paid, or $20 at the door.
Wear layers, bring water. Shoe-free, carpeted space; dance barefoot or in thin socks.
Come with an empty belly (eat light an hour and a half before), and an open heart.
Loving Light Yoga, Newport Plaza, Rt. 776 at Spinnaker, Englewood, Florida.
Questions? The Rhythm Inlet: 941-966-5800. Loving Light Yoga: 941-473-0135.
SARASOTA -- Next one TBA
Dance Your Soul Free: Ecstatic Wave Workshops
Workshops with Barbara Gail.
Move the body, quiet the mind, open the heart, rock the spirit, root in the drumbeat,
energize passions, and empty into breath. No experience needed, adults and
motivated teens welcome. Catch the ecstatic wave, and ride it on in... to your heart!
From rivers to fires to ethers, it's one of those great channels that leads us back into our
bodies and rejuvenates us with the vital energy of life, rooted while soaring! Join the tribe!
Click on the above title for more inspiration.
$15 pre-paid, or $20 at the door.
Wear layers, bring water. Shoe-free, carpeted space; dance barefoot or in thin socks.
Come with an empty belly (eat light an hour and a half before), and an open heart.
Next one TBD
Brasilian Samba Rhythms for Everyone! All Levels
1 Saturday, 10:30am-12pm. Workshop with Jeff Hanna.
Welcome adults, motivated teens, youth 10 and up with permission.
For all levels, including newbies, beginners, and sambistas. We just ask that you've had
at least a little drum or percussion experience if you're new to samba, for this workshop.
In Brasil, everyone participates in samba, from grandparents to children. No matter their
social status or race, it's the music of the people, a communal expression of the joy of life.
Batucada is the name for the all-percussion ensemble that is unique to Brasil.
Come learn all the elements of this exciting style, and try your hand at playing its variety
of fun rhythm instruments. This is our favorite kind of percussion music, and we look
forward to when we can bring a group of students to Brasil to experience it there!
Drums and percussion instruments provided, available for purchase, or b.y.o..
$25; or $20 postmarked by --
Next one TBA
Taking Your Frame Drumming to the Next Level
1 Saturday, 10:30am-12pm. Workshop with Jeff Hanna and Barbara Gail.
Welcome all who've taken Jeff's Whole Hand and Finger-style Frame Drum Workshops.
It's the oldest known, and most universal hand-drum, the non-jingled frame drum, often
called the Tar. We will continue to explore playing both the folkloric, whole-hand style,
and the more intricate, sophisticated, Arabic finger-technique. Now we add a new form,
the "Cybele" or "knee position". We will also cover snaps, brush strokes, and kititakas!
It's rhythms and sound are hypnotic! Drums provided, available for purchase, or BYO.
Click on the above title for description of the Intro workshop, and photos.
Pre-paid registration is required! Go to “Registration” page for policies and printable form.
Register early for savings!
**Registrations postmarked by May 21: $20.
**Registrations with postmark date after May 21: $25.
At The Rhythm Inlet, north end Nokomis, Florida, Tamiami Trail west side.
Questions? Call us at 941-966-5800.
Date and Time TBD
How to Play the Didgeridoo!
1 Saturday, 10:30am-12pm.
Workshop with percussionist and didge expert, Jeremy Lembo of Dragonfly Rhythms!
Welcome all adults, motivated teens, and youth ages 10 and up w/ instructor permission.
Learn how to create sounds with this haunting instrument of Australia's indigenous people.
No experience needed, all levels welcome. Didges provided or byo..
Click on the above title to learn more about Dragonfly Rhythms and digeridoos.
Pre-paid registration is required! Go to “Registration” page for policies and printable form.
Register early for savings!
**Registrations postmarked by --: $20, payable to The Rhythm Inlet.
**Registrations with postmark date after --: $25, payable to The Rhythm Inlet.
At The Rhythm Inlet, north end Nokomis, Florida, Tamiami Trail west side.
Questions? Call us at 941-966-5800.
Saturday, November, 2012
T.R.I.B.E. Performance at Sarasota Naturally Festival
Natural Awakenings Healthy Living Magazine comes alive in beautiful downtown Sarasota!
Join the celebration of natural living. Coincides with the Sarasota Farmer's Market.
Vendors, live music, activities. The Rhythm Inlet's advanced student performance group,
T.R.I.B.E. (The Rhythm Inlet Beats Ensemble) will be performing at the intersection of
Lemon and Main! Time TBD.
Free event! Downtown Sarasota, all along Main St. and in Five Points Park.
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