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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.

Friday, July 17th at 10:30 a.m. at the Holland Street Center.

RSVP IS REQUIRED, preference given to Somerville residents as space is limited. Please RSVP to Michelle at 617-625-6600, ext. 2315 to reserve your spot in this class.

Please see flyer for additional details.


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Add to Calendar 2026-07-17 10:30:00 2026-07-26 20:24:42 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. Friday, July 17th at 10:30 a.m. at the Holland Street Center. RSVP IS REQUIRED, preference given to Somerville residents as space is limited. Please RSVP to Michelle at 617-625-6600, ext. 2315 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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