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Participants are immersed in music and rhythm from West Africa and beyond via hands-on drumming. Session includes basic instruction in drum sound production, simple rhythm, songs, stories, and movement. Join in with a variety of hand percussion instruments and by clapping, singing, and moving, or simply by listening and sharing energies.

RSVP IS REQUIRED, preference given to Somerville residents as space is limited. Please RSVP to Michelle at 617-625-6600 x2315 to reserve your spot in this class.

Please see flyer for additional details.


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Add to Calendar 2026-06-12 09:00:00 2026-06-07 00:29:09 Drum Workshop for Seniors (Council on Aging) Participants are immersed in music and rhythm from West Africa and beyond via hands-on drumming. Session includes basic instruction in drum sound production, simple rhythm, songs, stories, and movement. Join in with a variety of hand percussion instruments and by clapping, singing, and moving, or simply by listening and sharing energies. RSVP IS REQUIRED, preference given to Somerville residents as space is limited. Please RSVP to Michelle at 617-625-6600 x2315 to reserve your spot in this class. Please see flyer for additional details. Holland Street Center 167 Holland Street Somerville, MA 02144 United States Michelle Deutsch mdeutsch@somervillema.gov America/New_York public `

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