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The Indiana State University Community School of the Arts provides the communities of the Wabash Valley and surrounding areas the opportunity to participate in non-credit classes in dance, music, theater, visual art and private music lessons. We welcome students of all ages, backgrounds and ability levels to experience professional and affordable instruction in the performing and fine arts.

Please call the CSA office at 812-237-2528 if you would like a printed schedule to be mailed to you or for information about financial aid.

For more information or to enroll, please contact Crystal Myers at 812-237-2528 or crystal.myers@indstate.edu. Go to our website: unboundedpossibilities.com/csa.

The public can park on any Indiana State student or faculty and staff lots 5 p.m.-7:00 a.m. Monday through Friday and any time on weekends, at no charge. For classes or lessons offered during the day, Monday through Friday, CSA students may purchase parking passes at $1 for the duration of one class. Please call the CSA office for details.

Calendar at a Glance

Nov. 1: Registration for CSA spring programs begins

Jan. 7: Refund deadline for withdrawal from classes

Jan. 16: Open house, Bare-Montgomery and Turman art galleries, 5:30-7 p.m.

Jan. 12-May 8: Private music lessons, 15-week sessions

Jan. 14-Apr. 30: Spring classes in session

Jan. 19: CSA closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Mar. 16-21: No classes during Indiana State Spring Break

 

PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS

There is a one-time per year private music lesson membership fee of $25/individual or $40/family. This fee allows you to sign up for as many lessons and classes as you wish, during the fall, spring and summer semesters. This covers the period of Aug. 18, 2014 to Aug.17, 2015. Members receive a 10 percent discount on classes. Indiana State employees, students and OLLI members receive CSA members' prices without paying the membership fee. There are no discounts on fees for private music lessons or the Terre Haute Children's Choir.

Fees for private music lessons:

Private Music Lessons with School of Music faculty:

30 minutes for 15 weeks @ $300.00

45 minutes for 15 weeks @ $450.00

60 minutes for 15 weeks @ $600.00

Private Music Lessons with a School of Music student:

30 minutes for 15 weeks @ $180.00

45 minutes for 15 weeks @ $270.00

60 minutes for 15 weeks @ $360.00

Skype:

For remote regions, we offer private music lessons through Skype. Please call the office for details at 812-237-2575.

Recitals:

Mid-Semester Musicale (all ages): Tuesday, March 10 at 5:30 p.m., LCPFA, Room 150

Final Recital #1: (for ages 18 and younger): Thursday, April 23 at 5 p.m., LCPFA, Recital Hall

Final Recital #2: (for ages 18 and younger): Sunday, April 26 at 2 p.m., LCPFA, Recital Hall

Final Recital #3: (for adults): Sunday, April 26 at 3:30 p.m., LCPFA, Recital Hall

 

CLASSES

There is no membership fee for participating in classes; however, it is optional to receive member's pricing; a fee of $25/individual or $40/family per year is required. This covers the period of Aug. 18, 2014 to Aug. 17, 2015. Members receive a 10 percent discount on classes. Indiana State employees, students and OLLI members receive CSA members' prices without paying the membership fee. There are no discounts on fees for private music lessons or the Terre Haute Children's Choir.

 

PROGRAMMING FOR ADULTS

DANCE FOR ADULTS

AFRICA LIVE: Dancing and Drumming In Performance

Ages: 16 and up Dates & Time: Jan. 23-March 27 5:15-6:45 p.m. (7 Fridays)

No classes on Feb. 27, March 6 & 20

Maximum Enrollment: 12, enrollment accepted on a first-come, first-served basis

Fee: FREE

Location: Landini Center for Performing and Fine Arts, Room 161, 300 N. 7th St.

Instructor: Kirk Moore, Rachael Adeoye & Hilarius Wuaku

The Community School of the Arts, the Center for Global Engagement, the Department of Theater and the School of Music have collaborated to offer this class free to teens and adults, ages 16 and up. Designed for individuals at any experience level, this class will teach students the basics of African dance and drumming. Students will dance and drum together while discovering the origins of songs, diverse tribes and the African continent and culture. Students who are interested and available may be invited to appear in an Indiana State student production of "Miss Julie" in March. Please call the CSA office to register at 812-237-2528.

 

Indian Classical Dance

Ages: Children and adults, 8 and up

Dates & Time: Jan.28-April 22 5:15-6:45 p.m. (12 Wednesdays)

No class on March 18

Maximum Enrollment: 15, enrollment accepted on a first-come, first-served basis

Fee: FREE

Location: TBD

Instructor: Nandini Bhowmick

Bharatanatyam is one of the oldest dance forms of India. A popular and widely performed dance style, it is practiced by male and female dancers all over India. Due to its wide range of movements and postures and the balanced mélange of the rhythmic and mimetic aspects, it lends itself well to experimental and fusion choreography. In this introductory Bharatanatyam class, different body movements, rhythmic patterns, leg movements, hand gestures and facial expression will be taught. A brief introduction of Bharatanatyam theory will also be provided. Please call the CSA office to register at 812-237-2528.

 

MUSIC FOR ADULTS

New Horizons

Ages: Adults, 25 and up

Dates & Time: Jan. 26- April 27 (14 Mondays)

Beginners (Group A): 5:30- 7 p.m.

Intermediate (Group B): 7-8:30 p.m.

Fee: Non-member/$165, member/$148.50

Location: Landini Center for Performing and Fine Arts, Room 159, 300 N. 7th St.

Instructor: Norman Hanson

Assistant: Matthew Moody

Designed for adults, 25 years of age and up, this class is for individuals with little or no musical background that want to learn to read music, play an instrument, and join others who are taking the same steps. As a member of the Community School of the Arts' New Horizons Band, you will meet new friends and work with them as a team to learn music for concerts and other performances in the community. New Horizons ensembles typically perform many times each year in venues ranging from formal concerts to parks and other community locations. The CSA offers an easy and affordable rent-to-own instrument program. There is no long-term obligation so you can rent your instrument until you own it, or until you return it; it is up to you. Contact the CSA office for further details.

Information day is 6 p.m. Dec. 15 for newcomers thinking about joining the band. The regularly scheduled New Horizons class will be open for observation. Norm Hanson, director of New Horizons, will be available to answer questions. Instruments will be on display for you to try. Please join us to meet current students in the New Horizons program, enjoy refreshments and discover if New Horizons is the program for you!

 

The Terre Haute Guitar Club for Adults

Ages: 16 and up

Dates & Time: Jan. 29-April 23 5:30-6:45 p.m. (12 Thursdays)

No class on March 19 (Indiana State Spring Break)

Maximum Enrollment: 12

Fee: Non-member/$150, member/$135

Location: Fine Arts Building, Room 316, 649 Chestnut St.

Instructor: William T. Pool

 

African Drumming for Adults

Ages: 16 and up

Dates & Time: Jan. 28-April 22, 6:30-8 p.m. (12 Wednesdays)

No class on March 18 (Indiana State Spring Break)

Maximum Enrollment: 14

Fee: Non-member/$150, member/$135

Location: Fine Arts Building, Room 409, 649 Chestnut St.

Instructor: Colleen Haas

Come learn how to play three or four song styles from West Africa on a variety of African drums and hand-held percussion instruments. Conceived as a fun and low-pressure class, sessions will focus on group drumming, rhythmic organization, playing techniques and musical expression. Designed for a range of abilities, previous experience with percussion or music reading is welcome but not required nor necessary. Music is taught within an oral tradition that utilizes direct demonstration and visual/aural cues, calling upon the student to merely listen, imitate and gradually progress, eventually learning to attune with the group. Musical selections represent a rich caldron of African cultural traditions where people use drum ensembles for ceremonial activities, civic occasions and recreational/social events. Instruments are provided.

 

VISUAL ART FOR ADULTS

Drawing Portraits

Ages: 16 and up

Dates & Time: Jan. 21-March 25, 6-8 p.m. (10 Wednesdays)

Maximum Enrollment: 12

Fee: Non-member/$175, member/$157.50

Location: Fine Arts Building, Room 102, 649 Chestnut St.

Instructor: Jo Anne Fiscus

Have you ever wondered about the secret to drawing portraits? This course will cover the fundamentals of mapping and refining the proportions of the human face. While the goal is to capture a likeness of the face, students will experiment with elements such as composition, light and shadow, value and line. Participants will render textures, explore shading methods and learn how to draw different views of the head. Students will work in graphite and charcoal using white and colored paper. Emphasis will be on gaining an understanding and appreciation of portraits and increasing the power of observation. As part of the journey into portraiture, students will look at books that emphasize good techniques and study the work of well-known portrait artists. Participants will be working from mirrors and photographs. Please go to the website for a supply list.

 

Metal Sculpture

Ages: 16 and up or permission from instructor

Dates & Time: Feb. 7-March 28 (8 Saturdays) noon-3 p.m.

Maximum Enrollment: 11

Fee: Non-member/$220, member/$198

Location: Art Annex Metal Studio, 537 N. 4th St.

Instructor: Michael J. Egy

This class is for beginning to intermediate level students. No prior sculpture or welding experience is necessary. The emphasis of this class is the exploration of three-dimensional form. Students will learn how monumental sculpture is produced through the creation of small-scale models, also called "maquettes." Students will be introduced to the fundamental techniques of welding, cutting, grinding and shaping of steel to produce works of art. Most tools and equipment will be provided. Students pay a $50 materials fee for sheet metal. (Please go to the website for supply list.)

 

Photo Editing ll (Intermediate)

Ages: 16 and up

Dates & Time: Jan. 14-March 25

5:30-7:30 p.m. (10 Wednesdays)

No class on March 18 (Indiana State Spring Break)

Maximum Enrollment: 12

Fee: Non-member/$175, member/$157.50

Location: Fine Arts Building, Mac Lab, Room 112, 649 Chestnut St.

Instructor: Emily Gruenert

Photoshop Elements 12 is used to teach this class. It is recommended, but not mandatory, to have Photoshop Elements 10, 11 or 12 installed on a laptop computer that can be brought to class. Students without laptops have access to lab computers with the full version of Photoshop.

This class allows participants to gain further photo-editing experience including learning advanced exposure adjustments, in-depth retouching, use of layers, and adding text to images. Using Photoshop Elements to create photo collages, students learn creative actions to apply to photographs. Participants must have basic photo editing skills, including importing and saving photos, color correction, cropping and rotating and making basic selections.

 

Graphic Design: InDesign

Ages: 16 and up

Dates & Time: Jan. 29-April 9

5:45-7:45 p.m. (10 Thursdays)

No class on March 19 (Indiana State Spring Break)

Maximum Enrollment: 12

Fee: Non-member/$175, member/$157.50, Indiana State student/$99

Location: Fine Arts Building, Mac Lab, Room 112, 649 Chestnut St.

Instructor: Virginia Payne

Adobe InDesign 6 is used to teach this class. It is recommended, but not mandatory, to have Photoshop and InDesign installed on a computer that can be brought to class. Students without laptops have access to lab computers with Photoshop and InDesign. Basic knowledge of Photoshop is desirable but not mandatory. Students will learn the basics of InDesign including how to create multi-page documents, use master pages, basic typesetting, formatting and page layout. One class will teach participants the basics of Photoshop; how to manipulate and prepare images and place them in InDesign. Lots of time will be devoted to hands-on experience.

 

Ceramics

Dates & Time: Feb. 2-April 276:30-8:30 p.m. (12 Mondays)

No class on March 16 (Indiana State Spring Break)

Fee: Non-member/$250, member/$225 (includes lab fee)

Ages: 16 and up

Maximum Enrollment: 12

Location: Art Annex, 537 N. 4th St.

Instructor: Kira Kalondy

The goal of this class is to teach students the fundamentals of working with clay as an artistic medium. According to their own ideas, students will use methods on and off the wheel to create and design vessels/sculptures that express individuality. Students will work with hand building techniques such as coil building, slab building and mold making, all of which can be used in combination with wheel thrown forms. Each student will be supplied with 50 pounds of clay. Additional clay and potter's tool kits will be available for purchase. A $20 lab fee is included in the class fee. This fee covers materials including glazes and slips for cone 10, wax resist, brushes, bisque and reduction firings. Additional studio time will be available to students at the discretion of the instructor.

 

PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS

VISUAL ART FOR CHILDREN

Recycle Mania: From Trash to Treasure!

Ages: 5-8 and 9-12

Dates & Time: Jan. 31-April 25 (see schedule below)

10 a.m.-noon (11 Saturdays)

No class on March 21 (Indiana State Spring Break)

No class on April 4 (VCSC Spring Break)

Maximum Enrollment: 12

Fee: Non-member/$150, member/$135

Location: Fine Arts Building, Room 119, 649 Chestnut St. and the Indiana State Recycle Center, 449 N. 9th St.

Instructors: Taylor Valandingham (ages 5-8) and Sarah Cole (ages 9-12)

In collaboration with the Indiana State Recycle Center, Art Spaces, and the Watermark Artists' Collective, this class explores creating art with recycled materials. Recycle Mania: From Trash to Treasure! allows children to learn the value of discarded materials and how to incorporate them into 2- and 3-dimensional works of art, meet the artists in the Watermark Collective and exhibit their artwork during the Watermark project dedication. Students will discover how Watermark, a collective of regional artists, is creating an installation to celebrate the Indiana State Recycle Center's 25th anniversary. This installation, scheduled for completion in April 2015, will become part of Art Spaces' outdoor sculpture collection.

In class at the Recycle Center, students will be given a tour of the facilities to learn how trash is recycled, followed by hands-on repurposed art workshops. The remaining classes will be held in the Fine Arts Building's art room, where teachers will prepare new projects every week, incorporating recycled materials. On April 22, Earth Day, students will have a final exhibition of their work alongside the Watermark project, during the installation dedication. The Watermark dedication and children's exhibition are out-of-doors. Although the children's artwork will be displayed under a tent, the event is subject to change due to adverse weather conditions.

The class culminates with an on-campus walking tour of the Art Spaces' sculpture collection. Jan. 31, Feb. 7 & 14: Fine Arts Building, Room 119, 649 Chestnut St.Feb. 21: Indiana State Recycle Center, 449 N. 9th St.Feb. 28, March 7 & 14: Fine Arts Building, Room 119, 649 Chestnut St.March 28: Indiana State Recycle Center, 449 N. 9th St.April 11 & 18: Fine Arts Building, Room 119, 649 Chestnut St.April 22: Earth Day art exhibition at 11th and Chestnut St.s, across from the Community Gardens. Students will exhibit in conjunction with the Watermark installation dedication. Note: As this is an outdoor installation and exhibition, event is subject to change due to adverse weather conditions. Times will be decided as we approach the date, although late afternoon is desirable.April 25: Art Spaces outdoor sculpture tour, weather permitting. Parents welcome! For children ages 6 & 7, parental accompaniment required.

 

MUSIC FOR CHILDREN

Terre Haute Children's Choir Spring

Auditions: Wednesday, Jan. 14, Thursday, Jan. 15 and Friday, Jan. 16, 4:30-6 p.m.

Spring Dates & Time: Jan. 21-April 29, 4:30-6 p.m. (14 Wednesdays)

No class on April 1 (VCSC Spring Break)

Fee (spring only): $120

Sibling: (spring only): $65 ($55 discount)

Location: Landini Center for Performing and Fine Arts, Room 150, 300 N. 7th St.

Spring Concert: May 13 at 6 p.m., University Hall, Indiana State University

The THCC offers three different choirs to accommodate the singing experience of every child. Children may progress to the more advanced choirs through bi-annual auditions. "Sing Up!" (ages 7 and older) is a choir intended for younger children who have little formal training or performance experience. With the help of soon-to-be Indiana State choral education majors, the THCC fills each week with games, songs and vocal exercises. "Lyric Choir" (ages 9 and older) is an intermediate choir. In this choir, singers learn basic vocal production, singing in-tune, how to follow along in their music, and how to blend with other singers to achieve a beautiful unison sound. In "Treble Choir" (ages 9 and older), singers build on vocal technique and blending. They learn to harmonize through the use of two and three part music. Greater sight-singing skills are utilized.

 

THE TERRE HAUTE GUITAR CLUB

The Community School of the Arts' Terre Haute Guitar Club offers unique learning experiences for adults, teens and children ages 6 and up. Our teachers -- extraordinary guitarists and players themselves -- lead this program using a fun, multi-layered and accessible approach to learning guitar through guitar classes and lessons. Guitar Club students are placed in age-appropriate labs that meet throughout the week. As students progress through the program, they learn to develop technical skills on the guitar while learning to understand and properly apply musical concepts. Students are given the opportunity to learn songs, all while building a connection with rhythmic, melodic and harmonic ideas. As students gain more confidence in and dedication to their practice, they are able to take one-on-one lessons with one of our trained instructors. All Guitar Club students are given opportunities to perform with their peers during various recitals and community public performances. The Terre Haute Guitar Club is for beginning to intermediate levels, offering an opportunity for students to learn to play the guitar and create music while working with a group of peers. During this 75-minute class, students will work on guitar techniques and musical concepts through engaging games and activities. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a final recital near the end of the semester. Guitars will be supplied to students in-class only. Students must have their own guitars at home to practice in-between classes. Rental guitars are available for the duration of the semester, please contact office for further details.

The Terre Haute Guitar Club Lab A for Ages 6-8

Ages: 6-8

Dates & Time: Jan. 26-April 27 4-5:15 p.m. (12 Mondays)

No class on March 16 (Indiana State Spring Break)

No class on March 30 (VCSC Spring Break)

Maximum Enrollment: 12

Fee: Non-member/$150, member/$135

Location: Fine Arts Building, Room 316, 649 Chestnut St.

Instructor: Corey Howe

 

The Terre Haute Guitar Club Lab B for Ages 9-11

Ages: 9-11

Dates & Time: Jan. 27-April 28 4-5:15 p.m. (12 Tuesdays)

No class on March 17 (Indiana State Spring Break)

No class on March 31 (VCSC Spring Break)

Maximum Enrollment: 12

Fee: Non-member/$150, member/$135

Location: Fine Arts Building, Room 316, 649 Chestnut St.

Instructor: Corey Howe

 

The Terre Haute Guitar Club Lab C for Ages 12-15

Ages: 12-15

Dates & Time: Jan. 28-April 29 4-5:15 p.m. (12 Wednesdays)

No class on March 18 (Indiana State Spring Break)

No class on April 1 (VCSC Spring Break)

Maximum Enrollment: 12

Fee: Non-member/$150, member/$135

Location: Fine Arts Building, Room 316, 649 Chestnut St.

Instructor: William T. Pool

 

The Terre Haute Guitar Club Lab D for Adults

Ages: 16 and up

Dates & Time: Jan. 29-April 23 5:30-6:45 p.m. (12 Thursdays)

No class on March 19 (Indiana State Spring Break)

Maximum Enrollment: 12

Fee: Non-member/$150, member/$135

Location: Fine Arts Building, Room 316, 649 Chestnut St.

Instructor: William T. Pool

 

Rock Band!

Ages: Teenagers

Dates & Time: Jan. 30-April 24 4:15-5:30 p.m. (11 Fridays)

No class on March 20 (Indiana State Spring Break)

No class on April 3 (VCSC Spring Break)

Enrollment: 7, will accept registration on a first-come, first-served basis

Fee: Non-member/$150, member/$135

Location: Fine Arts Building, Room 409, 649 Chestnut St.

Instructors: William T. Pool and Sean Cook

Rock Band! provides a fun and educational opportunity for teens at any experience level to explore ensemble playing with an emphasis placed on rock music. In Rock Band!, students will develop critical ensemble playing and rehearsal skills by learning to read lead sheets, improvising on their instrument and developing music reading skills. Students will explore different musical qualities of various rock styles while playing one or more of five traditional rock instruments: guitar, drums, bass, keyboards or voice. This course is designed to be hands-on, fun, and educational by challenging students to learn, analyze, and perform popular rock songs. Maximum enrollment is seven; CSA will accept registration on a first-come, first-served basis.

 

WORKSHOPS

Raku Workshop

Ages: 14 and up

Dates & Time: Jan. 31 & Feb. 7, 1-5:00 p.m. Feb. 21, arrive at 9 a.m. and plan to spend the day firing(3 Saturdays)

Maximum Enrollment: 12

Fee: Non-member/$120, member/$108

Location: Art Annex, 537 N. 4th St. Instructors: Larry Jones

Raku is a specialized, low-firing process. This workshop allows participants to experience hand building and wheel throwing techniques that work well with the raku process. Students will experience the excitement of the fast firing that produces metallic lusters and crackling, distinctive to raku. All clay, glaze and firing costs are included in the class fee. Participants are required to bring their own potter's tools. A beginner's tool set may be purchased on the first day of class for $15.95. For all experience levels.

 

Build a Valentine's Day Monster!

Ages: Adults and children, ages 9 and older

Dates & Time: Jan. 31, 1-4 p.m. (Build your monster)

Feb. 14, 1-2 p.m. (Paint your monster) (2 Saturdays)

Maximum Enrollment: 12

Fee: Non-member/$30, member/$27.00

Family of Three: Non-member/$70, member/$63.00

Location: Art Annex, 537 N. 4th St.

Instructor: Larry Jones

This workshop is for kids, parents or the whole family. Monsters can be vampires, witches, ghosts and mummies but some are loveable, too! On Jan. 31, students build clay fantasy monsters that slink and crawl in their imagination! After the clay monsters have dried fully and are fired, students return on Valentine's Day to paint their monsters with acrylics and take them home. All materials included in price.

 

Acrylic Painting for Beginners

Ages: 16 and up

Workshop A: Introduction to Acrylics

Dates & Time: Feb. 7, 2-5 p.m.

Join us for this afternoon workshop to learn the basics of mixing, blending, and applying acrylic paint while creating a Modernist inspired artwork. This workshop is for the artist who is interested in learning techniques, tools and color theory. These basic skills will guide painters in future art-making endeavors. Workshop B: Acrylic Painting: PortraitureDates & Time: Feb. 21, 2-5 p.m. This workshop will introduce participants to portrait painting skills. Students will use acrylic paints and paintbrushes as their primary tools for creating realistic portraits. Come prepared with two copies of a high-quality color photograph.

Workshop C: Acrylic Painting: Landscapes

Dates & Time: March 7, 2-5 p.m.

This workshop is for participants that are eager to explore the world of landscape painting. Using a variety of mixing and blending techniques, students will create an original painting in just one afternoon!

Maximum Enrollment: 12

Fee - 1 workshop: Non-member/$35, member/$31.50

Fee - 2 workshops: Non-member/$65, member/$58.50

Fee - 3 workshops: Non-member/$90, member/$81.00

All materials included in fee.

Location: Fine Arts Building, Room 119, 649 Chestnut St.

Instructor: Sarah Cole

 

African Drumming Workshop

Date & Time: Jan. 21, 6-7:30 p.m.

Ages: 16 and up

Maximum Enrollment: 12, enrollment accepted on a first-come, first-served basis

Fee: FREE Location: Fine Arts Building, Room 409, 649 Chestnut St.

Instructor: Colleen Haas

Come and play to experience what we do in the adult African Drumming class! This workshop is free of charge and adults 16 and up are welcome to attend! No experience necessary. Please call Crystal Myers at 812-237-2528 for more information and to reserve your spot.

 

OUTREACH PROGRAMS

FUSION

Theater and African Drumming

Ages: Middle-school students

Maximum Enrollment: 20

Fee: FREE (please call CSA office to register: 812-237-2528)

Location: Sarah Scott Middle School, 1000 Grant St., Terre Haute, 47802

FUSION Instructor: Robert Randolph

African Drumming Instructors: Kirk Moore and Thomas Davenport

Dates & Time: Jan. 21-May 6

Mondays and Wednesdays, 15 weeks, 3:30-5 p.m. (classes start at 3:30 p.m.)

No classes on Feb. 16 (Presidents' Day VCSC)

No classes on March 16 & 18 (Indiana State Spring Break)

No classes on March 30 & April 1 (VCSC Spring Break)

No classes on April 6 (VSCS unused snow day)

FUSION is a performing arts after-school program that works with middle school students to develop a show that will be performed on the last day of class. FUSION explores dance and text using students' imaginations and creativity to create a unique theatrical experience. Indiana State theater and dance students and a faculty member conduct the program. A final performance will be held at West Vigo Middle School and at the New Theater on the Indiana State campus. Children from any area middle schools are welcome to attend; transportation is the responsibility of the caregiver. Maximum enrollment is 20 students, and registration will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Children participating in FUSION are required to attend classes, from start to finish, as the success of the program is dependent on the group as a whole. All materials are supplied.

African Drumming is an interactive music class for young people focusing on the basics of rhythm, pulse, and musical creativity while promoting social cohesion and self-esteem. Students will learn to play a variety of percussion instruments from Africa, including drums, wood blocks, shakers, bells and recycled materials. The music lessons will also include African songs, dances, and games. Reading music is not required and beginners are welcome! Children from any area middle schools are welcome to attend; transportation is the responsibility of the care giver. Maximum enrollment is 20 students and registration will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Children participating in African Drumming are required to attend classes, from start to finish, as the success of the program is dependent on the group as a whole. All materials, including drums, are supplied.