Kumandi Drums & Healing

Emerson Drummers- Tuesday nights in Marietta Always open to beginners and new members-

The Emerson Drummers just gave their grand performance at the 15th Anniversary Concert, and now begin their 16th year! This group was begun with members of the Emerson Unitarian Congregation, and has grown since 1996 with hundreds of different beginner drummers being a part of the group. It is not strictly a beginner class, but we do have brand new drummers regularly joining the group. The first hour has the teaching of at least one rhythm piece, and the second hour has more rehearsal of our performance pieces, in which everyone is invited to participate and learn on the fly. The group has a strong welcoming spirit and sense of community sharing. And with many experienced drummers taking part, you can really be lifted by the power of the rhythm. Emerson Unitarian Congregation, 7:30-9:30pm every Tuesday night, $15 per class or $45 per month if paid at first class. 2799 Holly Springs Road in Marietta, just north of Post Oak Tritt. Loaner drums and sale drums available by request at class. Call the church at 770-578-1533 or see www.emersonuu.org

Candler Park Beginner class- Wednesdays

This long-running beginner class is held on Wednesday nights, 7-8:30pm, at the home of Dick and Jesse Bathrick in Candler Park. Thanks, as always, goes to Dick and his family for opening his art studio to these classes. The house is just a few blocks from Little Five Points Central. I will send exact directions once you register. The new six-class beginner series will be held on Wednesday nights beginning January 11th and ending on February 15th, 2012 Early registration deadline for this new series is January 2nd: the course fee is $90 for six classes if postmarked by January 2nd, after that date the fee is $105. Drop-in fee for any class is $20. Please send checks payable to "Kumandi Drums" to PO Box 003, Decatur GA, 30031-0003, or use the 'Send Money' option on Paypal and my email address chuck@kumandi.com.

Atlanta Unity North Beginner class- Thursdays

With the success of the Emerson Drummers 15th Anniversary Concert at Unity North came a surge of interest in drumming among the members there. We had a first sampler class on November 17th to discuss the format and details for the class. The next class will be Thursday December 15th, 7-9pm, upstairs in the administration building, $10 fee. We will continue to meet in the new year beginning January 5th, and Thursdays ongoing after that as interest and energy for the class grows. Some loaner drums are available to help you get started. Please let me know ahead if you are planning to attend, to be sure drums and space are available.

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