DRUMS OF ILLUMINATION

DRUMS OF ILLUMINATION
Women and Frame Drums from Around the World

with
ALESSANDRA BELLONI, JUDY PIAZZA, MIRANDA RONDEAU, DANA MAMAN

Workshops and concert honoring the feminine and healing power of the drum
Saturday & Sunday, November 7 & 8, 2009

For women and men; no previous experience necessary

Workshops:
Saturday, November 7th
1:00 - 3:00 Miranda Rondeau - Introduction to Frame Drums
3:30 - 6:00 Dana Maman- Brazilian Pandeiro
Concert – Saturday – 7:30 (Concert fee $15) ... Also featuring special dancers

Sunday, November 8th
1:00 - 3:00 Judy Piazza - Egyptian Riqq (Tambourine)
3:30 – 6:00 Alessandra Belloni – Southern Italian Tambourine and trance dances

Fees: Two days, including 4 workshops & concert, $ 125
One day, $75 (includes concert)

Payment at the door: accepted by cash or check
For pre-registration: Mail Check / MO to Judy Piazza, PoBox 1825,Ojai CA 93024,
( 248) 563-0049; judypiazza@gmail.com

LOCATION:
REMO Recreational Music Center
7308 Coldwater Canyon Ave. North Hollywood, CA 91605
(818) 982-0461 ~ contact Mike or Jerry
www.remo.com

Alessandra Belloni - artistic director, internationally renowned
tambourine virtuoso, singer, dancer, actress, author - REMO artist -
www.alessandrabelloni.com – www.youtube.com/alessandrabelloni

Judy Piazza, internationally known and recognized for her
extraordinary talents, skilled teaching, and generous spirit.
www.resonanceandrhythms.com / www.myspace.com/judypiazza

Miranda Rondeau, Devotional singer frame drum artist, and teacher
passionate creator of online Women Frame Drumming about WDF
www.myspace.com/womenframedrumming / www.myspace.com/mirandarondeau

Dana Maman – Musician involved with capoeira and Afro-Brazilian
drumming for over 10 years, studying primarily under Mestre Amen Santo
www.danamaman.com.

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Event coordinated by:
Judy Piazza
Resonance & Rhythms
248-563-0049
www.resonanceandrhythms.com
www.myspace.com/judypiazza

Scholarship available for NAFDA West

I committed to the NADFA West event happening this weekend in LA, and I've already paid for my slot. But I can't make the event now. So I am offering my slot as a scholarship to someone else. If you wanted to come, but couldn't afford it, here's your chance! If you know someone in the LA area who might like to attend, please forward this message.

Contact either myself or N. Scott Robinson for details.

email: mike DOT oitzman AT gmail DOT com

Complete details about the event: http://www.nafda1.com/

NEW SEPTEMBER DRUMMING INTENSIVES with Marla Leigh

Experience the magic of drumming...

In these special drumming intensive, Marla will explore:

• Frame Drumming in upright and lap style playing.
• Traditional Middle Eastern and Sufi Rhythms.
• Moroccan & Ghanaian Drumming & Rhythms.
• Introduction to Solkattu (South Indian Rhythmic Vocalization).
• How to easily improvise in all meters.
• How to notate for hand drums.
• Gentle Yoga stretches to prepare your body for drumming.

Frame Drums + African Drums provided. All Levels Welcome

DETAILS:

Beginning Intensives:
Saturday's, September 5 & 19, 1-4pm

Intermediate Intensives:
Sunday's, September 6 & 20, 2-5pm

Location:
Private home in Topanga, CA

Fee:
Only $95 for two, three hour class sessions
$50 single class supplement

Special Discount:
Bring a friend, and each receive $10 off
(applicable for both full registration & single classes)

SPACE IS VERY LIMITED TO ONLY 8 PEOPLE.
PLEASE RSVP ASAP TO SECURE YOUR SPACE AS THIS CLASS TENDS TO FILL UP QUICK!


TO REGISTRAR:
Please send payment via paypal to marla@maraleigh.com, or mail a check to
Marla Leigh, Po box 293, Topanga, CA
If you are going to send a check, please email Marla to let her know to
expect it

WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT MARLA¹S WORKSHOPS:

"After taking Marla¹s class, I now love drumming so much, I want to quit my day job"
-Susan Sheldon

"Marla is a patient, inspiring and wonderful teacher"
-Martha Lane

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Marla Leigh Goldstein, MFA
Percussionist, Flautist, Composer
http://www.marlaleigh.com

Peyman Nasehpour's Tonbak, Dayereh and Daf Classes and Workshop

When: Sunday, Sept 6, 2009

Time: 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Where: Elternschule Farmsen-Berne
Bekassinenau 126
Hamburg, 22147,
Germany

For more info: http://events.kodoom.com/en/43250262/Peyman-Nasehpour-s-Tonbak-Hamburg

Iranian drumming classes and workshop for all levels. Tonbak, Dayereh and Daf classes and workshop by Peyman Nasehpour

Peyman Nasehpour, born in Tehran, is a tonbak, ghaval and daf player, tabla researcher and the oldest child of maestro Nasrollah Nasehpoor (vocalist and master of radif repertoire of Persian art music). He has a Master’s Degrees in pure mathematics from Tehran University and has played along great musicians such as Habil Aliev, Mohammad Reza Lotfi, Majid Derakhshani and Peter Giger.

Links:
http://performers.kodoom.com/en/Peyman-Nasehpour
http://events.kodoom.com/en/43250262/Peyman-Nasehpour-s-Tonbak-Hamburg

ART OF HAND DRUMMING AUGUST WORKSHOPS

ART OF HAND DRUMMING AUGUST WORKSHOPS!
Explore the tools to be creative and confident drummer while learn drumming styles from the Middle East, Africa and India with Marla Leigh!

Location: Private home in Topanga, CA

Beginning Class:
August 3, 10, 24, 7-9pm

Intermediate Class:
August 12, 19, 26 7-9pm

Fee: $80 for 3 class session, $30 single class

Drums provided. All Levels Welcome

More information:
http://www.marlaleigh.com/ArtofHanddrumming.htm

PRIVATE LESSON SPECIAL :
Marla is offering a 15% discount if you purchase 2 or 3 lessons in advance (for the month of August only)

David Kuckhermann has a new advanced frame drum DVD series out. Here's a trailer:

N Scott Robinson on Tour

I caught a concert yesterday with N. Scott Robinson and Mark Holland who are out here in California touring for their new album: Wind & Fire.

Mark plays Native American and other world flutes and Scott plays his collection of world percussion on the album. I've been listening to the album all day while I've been working. It's highly recommended.

They still have a few tour dates left. Check either of their websites for more details.