West African Drumming Ensemble - SINGLE SESSION - Friday January 16, 2026

**Please note - you are registering for a SINGLE SESSION on January 16, 2026.

If you prefer to register for the full class series, the classes are at a discounted rate of $10 each.  You can find the FULL SERIES registration under the class listings for January 9, 2026.

Expand knowledge of hand-drumming techniques for djembe and kpanlogo drums, bells, shakers, and stick drums; create full textures of rhythms in traditional West African genres, and how the layers of rhythms work together to create a conversation.

When you sign up for the West African Drumming Ensemble, you will be registered for 8 drumming sessions with no obligation to attend every session. The ensemble will meet on Fridays at Christ Lutheran Church in Marine on St. Croix from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. for the following dates: January 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, February 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th.

 

Your instructor will provide the following materials:

• Drums for up to 6 students at a time
• Additional instruments

Students are asked to bring:

• Joy, openness to learning something new, and a djembe or kpanlogo drum if they have one.

Skill Level
All levels are welcome!

Age Requirement
Students age 12 and older are welcome to attend (ages 12-15 must register with another registered adult). Ages 16-17 can register with parent permission via email to  info@marinemillsfolkschool.org. To inquire about students younger than 12, please contact  info@marinemillsfolkschool.org.

Location Details
Christ Lutheran Church
150 5th St.
Marine on St. Croix, MN  55047

Cost Details
Tuition:  $15 SINGLE SESSION

NOTE:  Be aware we may cancel the class if a minimum number of registrations is not reached. We work to balance teachers’ need to plan for a class with students’ busy schedules — not an easy task. Please register as early as possible!

If interested, you can find our cancellation  policy here.