Join Wolf Trap Master Teaching Artist Kofi Dennis for 5 weeks of hands-on experience with the djembe, one of the most prominent West African drumming traditions.

Learn basic and intermediate techniques, rhythmic patterns, and phrases in a comfortable group setting. Participants will also explore the history of the djembe in West Africa and the role it plays in the region’s rich musical traditions and cultures. Class members can bring their own djembe or borrow one from the instructor.

Registration Information

Session 1
Online registration is now available.
By registering, you agree to our classes policy.
During the Fall term, five classes will be held on Tuesdays from September 15 through October 13, 2009.
Classes are not interchangeable.
Participants can only attend their registered class.
Space is very limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Tuition: $125 per 5-week session

African Drumming Class Dates
Tuesday, September 15
Tuesday, September 22
Tuesday, September 29
Tuesday, October 6
Tuesday, October 13

Session 2
Online registration is now available.
By registering, you agree to our classes policy.
During the Fall term, five classes will be held on Tuesdays from October 27 through November 24, 2009.
Classes are not interchangeable.
Participants can only attend their registered class.
Space is very limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Tuition: $125 per 5-week session

African Drumming Class Date
Tuesday, October 27
Tuesday, November 3
Tuesday, November 10
Tuesday, November 17
Tuesday, November 24

Location

All classes held at the Center for Education at Wolf Trap.

Teacher Bio:

Kofi Dennis is a graduate of the School of Performing Arts, University of Ghana, and studied early childhood and adolescent education at Komenda College, University of Cape Coast. He performs as half of the duo Anansegromma, presenting music, dance, drums, games, and stories. Kofi has been teaching creative drama at the Montessori School of Northern Virginia, Annandale, for the past ten years and has been a Wolf Trap Teaching Artist since 1998. He co-created and performed for many years in Grandmother's Footsteps, an interactive children's performance at The Barns of Wolf Trap. Kofi is also a Wolf Trap Master Teaching Artist who conducts Artsplay and Baby Artsplay as well as residencies in early childhood classrooms. Since 2004, he has teamed up with the faculty of the World Children's Choir to present African drumming for concepts and for peace. His three daughters sing with the choir.