June 29 through July 1
At Walker Creek Ranch

We’re working on details to help make camp more affordable and sustainable. Come back soon for prices, faculty, and other information.

If you are interested in working with us on Born to Drum 2012, send us an email at womendrummers@gmail.com.

The auction and “raffle” were made by possible by the individuals and businesses who donated their services and goods. We are grateful for their support of Born to Drum and of the movement of women drummers worldwide. We hope you will show your appreciation by visiting their businesses or giving them a call when you need their services. The list of these generous donors is below.

Gourd Drum Donated to "Raffle" by Cindy Carmouche	Designer Drum by Terry Guinn

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Donor	Item Donated	Business	Website	Contact
Amatula Originals Amatula Jacobs	Ghana straw hat, shea butter mixture, essential oil	Amatula creates beautiful natural creams and lotions with shea butter and essential oils. She is a talented artist and dressmaker who makes beautiful and unique African inspired clothing.		shakabgogolani@yahoo.com
Annette Aguilar	3 CDs of Annette Aguilar and Stringbeans	3 CDs by Annette's group Stringbeans	aguilarstringbeans.com	aguilarstringbeans@hotmail.com
Blessingway Herbals Rebecca Sheranian	Organic Herbal Gift Basket	Homegrown Lemon Balm, Calendula & Hibiscus Tea / Hand & Drum Salve / Rose Bath Salts / Homegrown Rose, Lavender and Lilac Potpourri / Homemade Talc and Chemical-Free Body Powder	blessingwayherbals.com	rsheranian@csumb.edu
Bonnie Gordon	1 week in an exclusive timeshare in Mazatlan (studio/junior apartment) , Mexico before December 15, 2011.	Mazatlan timeshare studio/junior apt 1 week (use before last 2 weeks of the year)
Bouchaine Winery	1 Magnum 2004 Pinot Noir wine (1/5litre)	A family-owned winery dedicated to the pursuit of delicious Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, varieties best suited to the climate and soils of this beautiful Napa Valley estate vineyard.	bouchaine.com
Brasarte World Dance Center	4 dance class passes	BrasArte is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the traditional dance and music of Brazil and to developing opportunities for cultural exchange between dancers and musicians of all ages from Brazil and the United States.	brasarte.com
Cindy Camouche	1 large shekere; 1 hand-crafted drum with gourd body.			Cinitaplace@aol.com
CJ Grossman	3 designer scarves	CJ Grossman is an mixed-media artist and book-maker. C.J. teaches book arts as well as mixed media collage to adults and children.	artjazzbooks.com
Constance Ford	Makonde tribal sculpture
Cynthia Lewis with Randy and Cynthia Sherren	4 day Ventura Beach cottage rental
Dan May	Painting of chihuahua	Dan May is a San Francisco artist working in linocut and woodblock printing, etching, silkscreen printing and monoprinting.	danmayart.com	info@danmayart.com
DrumSkull Drums	Set of 3 beautiful handcrafted woodendunun holders and dunun sticks	DrumSkull Drums is the world's leading percussion shop rooted in the music of West Africa. For over a decade we have offered professional instruments of uncompromised quality.	drumskulldrums.com
Edwina Tyler	CD	Edwina Lee Tyler is master of the West African Djembe drum. She is acclaimed as one of the earliest pioneers of the women's drumming movement. During the 1970's.		edwinalt29@yahoo.com
Groove Studio Kris Freewoman	2 dance DVDs + "Congo Spirit" CD + 2 jars of Diva Java	Groove Studio, in Santa Rosa, is wonderful dance space. Kris teaches dance and fitness in Sonoma, Marin and Napa counties.	krisfreewoman.com	kris@krisfreewoman.com
Ingrid Martin	2-hour garden health assessment AND 2 hour landscape consultation	Earthly Sites is a dedicated team of horticulturalists, creatives and landscapers. They focus on garden ecosystems to restore and create habitats for living things.	earthlysites.com	greatGardens@earthlysites.com
Jackie Thomason	One one hour Reiki session	Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. She also teaches Beginning Congolese Drum.		jackiett@att.net
Jan Borromeo Smith	New Large, black djembe bag with with stripes, pockets and lots of padding	Jan is a long-time supporter of WDI. She teaches Women's Self Defense.		Contact through jackiett@att.net
Jen St. Hilaire Scarlet City Roasting Company	Two Gift certificates for 1 lb of coffee beans	Scarlet City is the manifestation of more than 15 years of experience in the specialty coffee industry and a passion for both a complex, sweet cup of coffee and a more equitable, sustainable future.	scarletcityroasting.com
Jeni Swerdlow, DRUMMM	Workshop for 10 drummers	DRUMMM Rhythmic Events provides an drumming programs to suit your event needs. It’s teambuilding, stress-relief, and hands-on entertainment—all rolled into one!	drummm.com	info@drummm.com
Joan D. Johnson Mist Walker	1 Spirit Release Spray Bag	Spirit Release Spray Bag contains cornmeal, essential oils, rose quartz gem, instructinos and card.		jloon@mtaonlilne.net
John Santos	2 signed CDs	John Santos, is one of the foremost exponents of Afro-Latin music. Born in San Francisco, California, he was raised in the Puerto Rican and Cape Verdean traditions of his family, surrounded by music.	johnsantos.com	machete@earthlink.net
Judy Zobrosky	Shaklee basket of orgnaic cleaning products
Keeyla Meadows	3D painting; Garden book 3D framed mixed media collage and signed book, Making gardens works of art	Keeyla Meadows' gardens are living color "paintings" you can walk into. She creates inviting gardens, sculpture, paintings, and ceramic works.	keeylameadows.net	KeeylaMeadows@gmail.com
Kileena Graves	2 30 minute massages to use at drum camp			omoina@yahoo.com
Las Bomberas de la Bahia	Two Las Bomberas de la Bahia T-shirts	Las Bomberas De La Bahia is the Bay Area's first & only all-women's Bomba ensemble. They contribute to growing the tradition of Bomba and work to maintain & support this traditional music.	On Facebook	bomberasdelabahia@gmail.com
Latonya Carmichael	Gold & sienna print lapa and more	One of a kind beautiful handmade lapa.	beyondartandmusic.com
Linda Rayford	10 greeting card pack	Handmade greeting cards tailored to various occasions.		rayhouse@pacbell.net
Linda Tillery	2 CDs with Linda Tillery and the Cultural Heritage Choir	Linda Tillery is a drummer, vocalist, producer and cultural historian. She is one of the San Francisco Bay Area's, and the world's, most versatile musicians.	culturalheritagechoir.com; lindatillery.com	chchoir@aol.com
LuAnn Strauss, Laurel Books	$10 gift certificate topped off with a bag of intriguing books from Laurel Books: In a Single Bound, American Rose, Gofts from the Poor, The Old Romantic, The First Husband.	Laurel Book Store, an Independent Bookstore, is a neighborhood gathering place. Ebooks now available for download on the website.	laurelbookstore.com
Mar Stevens	Jewelry from around the world: earrings, necklaces, wrist bands + Tunic from guinea and jewelry: earrings, necklace and bracelet	Mar Stevens is a West African drummmer. She co-leads, “Rhythm Sistas,” and is a member of “Sistahs of the Drum,” a Bay Area group of African-American women who drum to heal, transform, and witness through the power of the drum	sistahsofthedrum.org	rastawomyn@aol.com
Massengo Constant	2-hour Congolese drum lessons (classes are Wednesdays, 7pm)	Massengo Constant is a Master Drummer from Congo, currently teaching drum classes on Wednesdays, 7pm to 9pm in Oakland, CA.		Contact through jackiett@att.net
Mel Miles	Billie Holiday Pastel		emiles@sonic,net
Michaelle Goerlitz	1 private lesson	Michaelle has been has played, recorded and toured with a variety of artists including Soul Sauce, the Snake Trio, Lichi Fuentes, Rhiannon, and others. She was a founding member of Wild Mango.	michaellegoerlitz.com	percmigo@yahoo.com
Nancy Starr	1 large shekere	Nancy creates beautiful shekeres and drum bags handmade to your needs.		starrn@comcast.net
Nydia Mata	One-on-one lesson + Dunun sticks	Rooted in the rhythms of her native Cuba. Nydia "Liberty" Mata is a dynamic percussionist and electrifying performer.		LibertyMusic@optonline.net
Odilia Galván Rodríguez	Migratory Birds, poetry collection, and participation in a writing workshop	Odilia is a poet and teacher, activist, and Orisha priest.
One World Fair Trade	1 Indonesian Mahogany mirror	A certified Fair Trade retail shop they specialize in unique, handmade products from artisans in developing countries and the US.	oneworldfairtrade.net
Piedmont Spa	Two 45 minute massage certificates	Located at 4022 Piedmont Ave. Oakland, CA, 94611 (across from 40th St.) Open 10am-10pm daily.	piedmontspa.com
Pyramid Brewery Restaurant	$30 Gift card	Brewery in Berkeley, CA with seasonal brews and a full menu.	pyramidbrew.com
Rosetta Saunders	Set of claves	Rosetta is a percussionist, playing traditional rhythms in the ensemble "Sistahs of the Drum".	sistahsofthedrum.org
Savor, Lisa Salamida	1 jar, Creme Fraiche whipped soap	Savor offersehandmade soaps, fragrant body mists and lotion, unique whipped soaps and scrubs.	savorsoap.com
Shen Hua Restaurant	$25 gift certificate	Chinese restaurant in Berkeley, offering both reataurant and takeout. high marks on Yelp! 2914 College Ave	http://www.yelp.com/biz/shen-hua-berkeley
Sheree Seretse	Anzanga CD	Sheree is Director of the Anzanga, Shumba Youth and Zambuko Marimba Ensembles. Sheree's passion and drive for Zimbabwean Marimba music comes through her many recordings.	anzanga.web.officelive.com	anzanga@aol.com
Shirley Hargrove	1 hour massage			Shirleyhargorve1@yahoo.com
Singing Wood Marimba Centre	Marimba workshop for 10 people + CD	The Singing Wood ensemble plays dance and polyrhythmic trance music from Zimbabwe.	singing woodmarimba.com
Starving Musician	$20 gift certificate	The Starving Musician has New, Used and Vintage Guitars, Drums, Flutes, Trumpets, Clarinets, and School Band Musical Instrument Rentals.	starvingmusician.com
Steel Jam	1 CD, 1 t-shirt	Steel Jam energizes corporate, private, and community events with fun, festive steel drum music, with a repertoire of reggae, calypso, Jimmy Buffet, salsa, samba, Hawaiian, jazz, pop, disco, and classical music.	steeljam.com	mary@steeljam.com
Sue Kaye	90 min semi-private drum lesson	Sue Kaye (Suki) has been playing conga drums, ngomas and other percussion for 35 years. She plays a mix of African, Caribbean, Latin, Jazz, folkloric and popular styles.		srkaye@earthlink.net
Sunday Witte Yogini Cleanies	500 Individually wrapped Yogini Cleanies, lavendar and lemongrass scented	Yogini Cleanies(TM) are sustainable, disposable wipes created to provide a sustainable yet effective cleaning product for your body and mat.	yoginime.com
Susan Matthews	Oya Rompa Cuero (lithography 2/25) 18" x 24"	Susan's current work is about people she has met in Cuba and Africa. Susan hopes that her paintings will give the viewer a sense of familiarity with them, and open a path to their inclusion in dialogues about contemporary art and culture.	susanmatthewsgallery.com	susanmat@LMi.net
Susu Pampanin	CD	Susu Pampanin has explored and studied all types of percussion instruments and styles of music, and her incredible talent is especially evident in her work in Middle Eastern drumming.		dancingon@earthlink.net
TerriAnne Gutierrez	1 full month of bellydance classes (Wed or Thurs class)	TerriAnne Gutierrez has been studying and performing Middle Eastern Dance for over thirty years. She specializes in Modern Egyptian and American Cabaret. She is the director of Joweh.	terrianneandjoweh.com	dancingon@earthlink.net
Terry Guinn, Drumiture	One-of-a-kind, custom Brazilian style drum with Born To Drum logo	Terry makes amazing works of art -- wonderful memory boxes to display anything musical or anything your mind can imagine.	On Facebook	tsg42262@yahoo.com
The Beat Studio	Passes to dance classes at Eddie Brown Center for the Arts	A non-profit dance center located in Berkeley, focused on the rhythm tap which incorporates jazz rhythms, along with lost dance forms specific to the African-American community.	theberkeleyperformingarts.org	rogerdbeat@yahoo.com
Theo Williams	Two passes for 2-hour Samba funk workout class (featuring live drums)	SambaFunk! is a great dance, fitness, and cultural workout, combining cultural elements of Brasilian Bahia style Carnaval Bloco with African American Funk.	sambafunk.com	sambafunk@caribelinq.com
Thep Naaree Restaurant	$25 Gift Card	Offering genuine Thai cuisine in pleasant surroundings decorated to reflect the culture of our native Thailand.	thep-naaree.com
Thornhill Nursery	Various garden items	Thornhill Nursery is a full service nursery in Oakland. They have hundreds of ornamental plants, pottery and garden supplies as well as many types of trees.	thornhillnursery.com
Thoz Womenz	Queen size fleece blanket + Bracelet	Thoz Wmenz' purpose at the drum is to mentor youth along a cultural road, to keep our language and songs, and to follow the heartbeat of the drum.	thozwomenz.org	thozwomenz@citilink.net
Tom Warren	4 guitar lessons series	Tom Warren is an Oakland based guitar teacher and performer. Tom provides musice for a wide variety of events and parties	tomwarrenmusic.com
Total Rhythm Studio	1 hour hand drum lesson	Based in Oakland, CA, Robert is a dynamic force in the fitness/rhythm world.	totalrhythm.com
Vino Prima Wine Bar	2 bottles of wine	Vino Prima Wine Bar specializes in California boutique wines.	VinoPrimaWines.com
Virginia Lopez	2 CDs: one Melao de Cuba, one with song lessons	Virginia is a singer, and percussionist.She studied song and percussion in her native Cuba.	mamboqueens.com	vlopez@mamboqueens.com
Vivas Organic Mexican Restaurant	3-$10 Gift Certificates	Vivas offers fresh, natural, organic Mexican food in the heart of midtown Santa Cruz.	vivasorganic.com
WDI	BTD 2012 with Dorm	Paid registration for the entire weekend of BORN TO DRUM 2012, includes dormitory lodging.
WDI	$40 Gift Certificate for BTD store	Born to Drum Women's Drum camp	womendrummers.org
West Side Café	6 West Side "Notes", each a credit for beer or wine	Westside Café is a family owned and run cafe and a Berkeley institution.	westsidebakerycafe.com
X8 Drums	Doumbek and 5 sets of egg shakers New X8 Percussion Brown Camo Doumbek with tunable mylar drum head.	X8 Drums proudly champions the rise of women djembe drummers and is extending a 5% discount to our supporters. Enter the coupon code, BORN2DRUM.	x8drums.com	mark@x8drums.com
Anonymous Donor	Two insightful books: American Indian Women Telling Their Lives by Gretchen Bataille and Kathleen Mullen Sands
Anonymous Donor	Gloves, Bulbs
Anonymous Donor	A blooming orchid and a blooming succulent plan

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Beginners

This will include basic drum beats, formations of simple rhythms and teaching of a traditional ensemble from Ghana (KPATSA)

Intermediate

Students will learn a traditional Ritual drumming from Ghana (FUME-FUME) on gyense and Djundjuns.

Advanced

Students will learn a traditional drumming ensemble called (WALE) Farmers Dance on gyense drums

Students are permitted to record my classes : AUDIO ONLY

Annette Argentina Aguilar

Variety of styles for the beginner to the advanced
Afro Cuban and Afro Brazilian, Jazz, folk, contemporary, Orchestral and pop.
How to utilize percussion instruments of these genres in your ensemble playing. From a duo to a large ensemble on any level that shares music. Emphasis on the cajon (a wooden box) and how to get the most mileage out if this versatile instrument along with conga, bongo, snare drum, drum kit and surdos. And the many small instruments like bells and shakers.

Beginners: Fundamentals and rudiments of percussion playing.

Percussion control. This incorporates the use of your arms, hands and fingers, using sticks mallets.
How to develop stamina and longevity with the right technique for small and large percussion instruments.
Indentifying the Pulse and Rhythm. Finding where you are in the Pulse/beat and how to stay in tempo as a drummer/ percussionist. 

Developing your sound and getting a sound from the instrument.

Learning basic notation to further your own study via the vast learning tools that are available via Books DVD’s and the internet (you tube)

Intermediate: Basic knowledge of how to hold sticks and get sounds out of the hand drum.

We will focus on the Cajon and the Conga drum and the Variety of small percussion instruments.
The versatility of this instrument as a soloist or with a duo or BIG BAND AND HOW TO utilize this instrument
Learning basic notation to further your own study via the vast learning tools that are available via Books DVD’s and the internet (you tube)

Advanced: Percussionist /drummers should have some strong to medium skills on hand and stick technique.

This class will emphasize on multi conga drumming as a soloist.
How to incorporate rudimental skills on two to three drums and MORE! Also using the cajon and other percussion instruments from the genres mention above.

Bring: Cajon, Conga (2 if possible), caxixi, shakers, maraca, sticks, snare drums OR whatever instrument you have and like to play
Some drums provided.
Students are permitted to record my classes : AUDIO ONLY

Carolyn Brandy

Fundamentals of Rhythm

Learn where the time/pulse is – downbeats, upbeats, syncopation and 3 against 2. This class will help you to understand, hear, groove and enjoy rhythm.

All Levels: Fundamentals of Rhythm
Bring: No instruments required

CHEKERE AND GÜIRO

We will learn the rhythm Güiro, which uses 3 Chekere parts, the 6/8 African bell, one Conga part and songs. Come learn to play the Chekere – the beautiful beaded gourd – and some songs that go with it.

Some instruments provided
All Levels
VODÜN

Come learn to play this charismatic and challenging rhythm that comes from the Haitian community that lives in Camaguey and Santiago De Cuba. Congas, sticks, and Bell.

Int/Advanced Only
Some instruments provided

Students are permitted to record my classes : AUDIO ONLY

Edwina Lee Tyler

Beginning Class

Teaching Spirit of the Drum

Beginning Class

Sounds & tec.

Beginning Class

Elizabeth Sayre

Beginning Batá

This class will introduce the batá drums to students who have never played them before, and/or who have relatively little hand drum experience. The class will focus on technique for each drum, and will cover some basic batá rhythms such as Rumba Obatalá, Yakotá, Ogún, and/or Lalubanche. We will also briefly address the history of the Cuban-style batá. More advanced drummers, or students with some batá experience, are welcome to attend to sit on itótele or iyá. Priority will be given to beginners and newcomers to the batá in this class. We will possibly learn a few orisha songs that the drums accompany. 

Observers are welcome.

All-Levels Batá

This class will focus on several intermediate level toques (rhythm) such as Obaloke, Rumba Ochosi, Agayú cantado, or others, and will accommodate all levels of batá experience. Instructor will take questions and requests from intermediate and advanced level players. Beginning drummers are welcome to play okónkolo or to observe the class, depending on how many students are present. We will likely study several orisha songs to be accompanied by the drums. 

Observers are welcome.

Intermediate/Advanced

This class is for students with at least two years of hand drum experience, and preferably with one year or more of focused study on the batá. However, anyone with an interest in the batá is welcome to attend—priority will be given to the more advanced, and we will move relatively quickly in this class. This class will focus on the concept of transition between rhythms in the batá repertoire, and will cover some important points of transition such as Ñongo to Ichachalekefun. According to what orisha songs students know, we will likely construct a short song sequence and study how to best accompany it.

Drums are provided.
Limited to 15
Observers are welcome.
Students are permitted to record my classes : AUDIO ONLY

Janet Koike

Japanes Drumming for All Levels

Taiko is a unique form of drumming using your whole body to play, making it easy to share energy and joy.

Learn or review basic Kata (form) Kuchi shoga (oral vocabulary). Learn traditional Japanese rhythms and combine them with global rhythms. Students will learn the taiko song “Community” first written by Maze Daiko and shared with the Kodo Apprentices on Sado Island Japan.

We will play together and just see what good times happen.

Instruments provided

Jeni Swerdlow

DRUMMM Yourself Free, part 1: Finding your groove in the moment

Ever wondered what to play in a drum circle or jam? Want to learn how
to start a groove that will get people moving? Curious about different
how various types of drums and percussion can facilitate musically
dynamic ensemble playing? In this playful rhythmic exploration we
will–

-Discover how to find and play around the pulse in any groove.
-Learn some of the basic universal grooves in 4/4 and 6/8.
-Develop skills for listening and responding to music in the moment.
-Learn rhythm games and tricks for getting a group into the groove.
-Explore how to express your own authentic “voice” on the drum.

Bring: Please bring your favorite drum and a hand-held percussion instrument
(shaker, bell, clave, tambourine, etc.) if you have. There will be
extras available.

Level: (beginner/open to ALL levels)

DRUMMM YOURSELF FREE, part 2: How to jam like a pro

Ever wondered what to play in a drum circle or jam? Want to learn how
to start a groove that will get people moving? Curious about different
how various types of drums and percussion can facilitate musically
dynamic ensemble playing? In this playful rhythmic exploration we
will–
-Learn techniques for starting and sustaining a groove “on the run.”
-Discover easy ways to “solo” or improvise within a groove.
-Create a “dialogue” with other drummers in an ensemble.
-Improve musicality for yourself and your group. 

Bring: Please bring your favorite drum and a hand-held percussion instrument
(shaker, bell, clave, tambourine, etc.) if you have.
There will be extras available.
Level: (beginner/open to ALL levels)

Students are permitted to record my classes : AUDIO ONLY

Las Bomberas de la Bahia

Bomba, Puerto Rico’s oldest community music and dance tradition developed as a result of the slave trade to the island. It served to sustain our ancestors and continues to sustain bomberos/as, bomba practitioners, today as our communities in Puerto Rico and the Diaspora contribute to keeping it a living cultural art form. In the tradition of Bomba the improvisational skills of the dancer, drummer and lead vocalist are all important and integral to the form.

The dancer makes the music with her or his moves, for specific accents and figures, piquetes, which the lead drummer has to execute on the drum. This occurs in the form of a friendly competition where both the dancer and drummer showcase their skills. The lead vocalist calls the song, which sets the rhythm and speed and is answered in a call and response style by all who are willing to join in on the coro, to which the lead vocalist response with improvised lyrics specific to that song.

Beginning Level:

Students will learn the Basic Dance Steps for the Rhythms of Sica, Yuba, and Cuembe in the style from Santurce, Puerto Rico. In percussion part of the class students will learn the basic rhythms on the drums, maraca, and cuas as well as the some traditional songs for each of the three main rhythms.

Intermediate Level I (dance and percussion):

Students will learn some piquetes or specific accents to begin the improvised conversation with the lead drummer.

The workshops will begin with learning dance, rhythm patterns on drums, cuas, and maraca as well as songs for Holandes (Santurce Style) and Seis Corrido (Loiza Style). In the first intermediate class we will focus on learning Holandes and Seis Corrido rhythms which are more challenging than the three rhythms we will be teaching in the Beginning level class.

Intermediate Level 2 (percussion with some Dance):

Students will learn more of the improvisational language in bomba in both the Dance (piquetes) and percussion aspects (breaks and responding to dancer piquetes). We’ll work more on improvising in the rhythms of Sica, Yuba, and Cuembe and pay specific attention to the variation of languages between the different rhythms and in response to the songs as well

Students are permitted to record our classes : AUDIO ONLY

Linda Tillery

Sing/Play – Adding the voice to the rhythm equation. We will also use hands and feet as rhythmic accompaniment.

The degree of difficulty will increase with each class level. We’ll explore singing while playing hip hop, fun, and Afro-Cuban Rhythms.

1. Sing/play Beginners

No prior experience required

2. Sing/Play Intermediate I

Intermediate students should have at least one year of vocal and percussion study.

3. Sing/Play Intermediate II

Each class will increase in degree of difficulty

Classes are limited to 25 each class
Bring: drums, caxixi, gonkogi etc.
Lyric sheets will be provided
Students are permitted to record my classes : AUDIO ONLY

Luisa Teish

CLASS ONE: THE ELEMENTS OF RITUAL

Students learn the Universal Principles and basic structure that empowers them to create personal rituals.

All Levels
CLASS TWO: ECO-SPIRITUAL HEALING

Creating rituals that heal the human body and the Natural Environment.

All Levels
SPIRIT LODGE: SPIRITUAL AUTOBIOGRAPHY

Writings that illuminate our spiritual journey. (May be selected to read in concert).

All Levels

Mabiba Baegne

Drum Classes

Beginning Dunun
Beginning/Intermediate Dunun
Intermediate/Advanced Dunun

Bring: Dununs or Congas and Sticks; Do not bring djembes as their skin can be damaged
Some congas may be available.
Students are permitted to record my classes : AUDIO ONLY

Michaelle Goerlitz

Basic Stick Control

Bring: Practice Pad & Sticks
Some will be provided.
Level: All Levels Welcome.

Class Two: Brazilian Samba De Roda

Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Bring:Congas, Agogo bells, Pandeiros
Some instruments provided

Class Three: Northeastern Brazilian

Bring: Pandeiros, caxixi, surdo or zazumba
Some instruments provided
Level: Intermediate/Advanced

Students are permitted to record my classes : AUDIO ONLY

Nydia Liberty Mata

Sound and Technique

Through the use of Afro-Caribbean Rhythms this workshop is designed to develop the “listening” and proper technique necessary to produce quality sound on the conga drum. (Recommended for beginner, intermediate or the advanced drummer who is still grappling with their sound)

Traditional Afro-Caribbean Drumming

Through the use of conga drums,
clave, stick patterns and bell patterns students will learn the individual parts to traditional and folkloric Afro-Caribbean drumming. (Recommended for intermediate and advanced students)

The Latin Percussion Ensemble Workshop

Using conga drums, timbales, bongos, clave, cowbells, guiro and maracas students will learn the relationship of the Latin Percussion family of instruments to each other, as they are played in contemporary Cuban dance music, which today we call “Salsa”. (Recommended for advanced and intermediate, though beginners are welcomed as well)

Bring: Conga drum,congos, claves, cowbells, guiros and two timbale sticks
Some instruments provided
Students are permitted to record my classes : AUDIO ONLY

Odilia Galvan Rodriguez

Spirit Lodge
1. Spirit Lodge Sign Up to Provide a Workshop, Demonstration or Talk

If you are interested in facilitating a workshop, or doing a demonstration or discussion on a topic related to spirituality or a spiritual practice that you are knowledgeable about please e-mail Odilia Galvàn Rodríguez, the Spirit Lodge coordinator, at odiliayangel@yahoo.com with the following information: Please provide a short description of the workshop, demonstation or discussion, you would like to provide. Include a short bio and give her your time-slot preference. All time-slots are 90 minutes.

Note: Please provide all necessary tools, or supplies or in your description, ask campers to bring their own i.e. journals and pens, or specific drum etc. If you are proposing a movement, meditation, or similar type class, please specify loose clothing, mat etc. Please be as specific as possible as to the object or goal of your workshop or discussion and what participants can expect.

Though you may specify your preference, Born to Drum staff will assign time-slots for the Spirit Lodge. If you do not get a slot this year please know that it is only because we did not have enough spaces or the times you chose were unavailable.

2. Writing as Ritual

Writing As Ritual – with Yemaya Priest, Poet/Writer/Editor/Author/ and Social Justice Activist Odilia Galvàn Rodríguez. This special, empowering women through creative writing class, will begin with a series of group exercises designed to help participants feel safe working and sharing their work in a collective setting. Next, our work together will tap into the divine pool of collective voices, which are channeled from the ancestors and other spirit voices, through meditative and automatic/free write techniques. This is a place to find and share our varied voices – through poetry, stories, and/or performance pieces. My goal is to help experienced and first time writers come away from our sessions with work that has been written and shared in a safe and fun environment.

3. Spirit Lodge Description

You can spend some quality quiet time in the BTD Spirit Lodge located in the Garden room. All campers are invited to bring pictures of loved ones, who have made their journey to the spirit world, and who you would like to honor or remember in this sacred space.

Discussions and/or workshops on various topics will be offered such as: different spiritual traditions, healing practices, the history of women’s drumming, empowering women and a special writing classes one entitled “Writing As Ritual”. Descriptions on other Spirit Lodge activities will be made available at registration.

Students are NOT permitted to record these classes.

Sheree Seretse

Traditional and Contemporary Marimba Music from Zimbabwe.

Students will have the opportunity to learn traditional and contemporary marimba music from Zimbabwe. The class will explore melodies and rhythms on an ensemble of instruments including soprano, tenor, baritone and bass with accompanying percussive instruments drums, hosho (shakers) and handclapping. 

The key to understanding the music is strong listening skills and being comfortable with maneuvering the mallets.

All levels of music experience welcome. Come join the fun!

Susu Pampanin

Middle Eastern Percussion
Class One: Speaking clearly on the Dumbek

Beginning technique and rhythms of the Middle East.

Class Two

Intermediate & Advanced techniques and rhythm – Middle Eastern style

“Spice It Up”

Approach to Rolls, Finger Rolls, Accents, Slaps. Soloing and Fills.

Some big H20 bottles and Frame Drums will be provided.
Students are permitted to record my classes : AUDIO ONLY

Thoz Womenz

Drum Protocol

Learning respect at a mother drum; how to move and interact around drum circle; basic songs from Native culture.

Sticks and Songs

Styles of song for occasions and how to drum those; hand drums welcomed.

Women at the Drum
Discussion with songs around traditions and face at the Native drum.

There is a limit of 10 women sitting at the drum; Hand drums not wanting to sit at mother drum are welcomed beyond 10
Bring: hand drum
Sticks for the mother drum are provided.
Students are NOT permitted to record this class.

Virginia Lopez

Afro-Cuban Song: Bembe

The Oyo pr Yoruba from modern Nigeria, known in Cuba as Lucumi. Their religion is known as Regla de Ocha (roughly ‘the way of the spirits’) and its syncretic version known as Santeria. Culturally of great significance. 

Inside the cults, music, song, dance and ceremony were (and still are) learned by heart by means of demonstration, including such ceremonial procedures conducted in an African language.

In this class we will sing in relation to the 6/8 clave.

Afro-Cuban Song: Palo Monte

Palo has its roots in the Congo basin of central Africa, from where large numbers of African slaves were brought to Cuba, Puerto Rico, as well as to the colony of Santo Domingo, the present capital of The Dominican Republic. Accordingly, a great part of Palo Monte’s liturgical chants and invocations are in a mixture of the Spanish and Kikongo languages, other influences being introduced through their presence in Black Spanish-speaking Latin Amrica 

In this class we will sing in relation to the 6/8 clave.

Afro-Cuban Song: Rumba

Afro-Cuban folkloric rumba is based on the five-stroke pattern called clave and the inherent structure it conveys. 

In this class we will sing in relation to the rumba clave

All Levels
No instruments Required
Students are permitted to record my classes : AUDIO ONLY

At camp, please check the message board for announcements. It is located by the rear entrance to the dining hall.

Copies of the program will be available at camp; but please print a copy and bring with you to make sure you have a copy. Directions for printing are on the sidebar to the right.

The Spirit Lodge is open throughout camp as a place for quality quiet time and for presentations. It has its own schedule, which you can view here. You can also download this, as a word document.

Registration and Check-In start at 12:30 on Friday

On Site Registration and Check-In will be available daily at breakfast and at other times posted on the Message Board on the Patio

Once Camp has started, Registration and Check-In are at the back of the dining hall (by the patio)

Please register before going to dormitories or semi-private and private rooms.

Semi-private and private rooms are pre-assigned. If you wish to change your room, see the registration staff who will assist you in meeting your needs. A room that appears empty may have been assigned to someone else.

If you wish to change your TYPE of accommodation, this must be done through registration. If you are changing to a higher priced accommodation you will pay the additional cost. We accept Cash or checks on site. Credit card payment is not available at camp.

You will find the daily schedule of classes here.

Friday

12:30 – 2:15: Register and Check In for Camp
The Born to Drum Store and the Marketplace will be open!
2:30 to 5:45: Classes begin! There are two class periods. See class schedule for details.
6:30 – 7:30: Dinner and registration for latecomers (rear of Dining Hall)
8:00 Opening Ceremony followed by Faculty Concert in Maple, followed by Campfire Jam Session

Saturday

8:30 – 9:15: Breakfast & Registration
9:30 – 12:45: Classes! There are two class periods. See class schedule for details.
1:00 – 1:50: Lunch : Faculty Lunch gathering in Maple
2:00 – 3:30: Classes! There is one class period. See class schedule for details.
3:45 – 5:15: Special Activities

Swim at Turtle Pond
Meet on the Patio for Naturalist led Hike
Special Workshops!! See class schedule for details.
Nap, hang out, Jam, …

6:00 – 7:00 Dinner
7:30: Faculty Concert in Maple
After Concert: Luisa Teish, Coming Out of the Darkness, at the Campfire.

Sunday

8:30 – 9:15: Breakfast & Registration
9:30 – 12:45: Classes! There are two class periods. See class schedule for details.
1:00 – 1:50: Lunch
2:00 – 3:30: Classes! There is one class period. See class schedule for details.
Special Activities
3:45 – 5:15: Special Activities

Swim at Turtle Pond
Meet on the Patio for Naturalist led Hike
Special Workshops!! See class schedule for details.
Nap, hang out, Jam, …

6:00 – 7:00 Dinner
7:30: Open Mic in Maple followed by Campfire Jam Session

Monday

8:30 – 9:15: Breakfast & Registration
9:30 – 12:45: Classes! There are two class periods. See class schedule for details.
1:00 – 1:50: Lunch
2:00 – 2:30: Group Photo
2:30 – 4:00: Closing Ceremony in Maple
4:00: Pack up and Say Farewell until next time…..

On-Site Registration and check-in for Day Passes will be available during breakfast each day.

Friday

12:30 – 2:15: Check In for Camp. Once you’ve checked in you can find your room and get settled in. There will be an opportunity to buy t-shirts and to sign up for the Open Mic and Spirit Lodge if you haven’t already done so.
2:30 to 5:45: Classes begin! There are two classes Friday afternoon
6:30-7-30:Dinner Latecomers will also be able to check in or register for camp during the dinner hour.
8pm: Opening Ceremony, with by faculty performances, dance with live music and Campfire jam session

Saturday

8:30 – 9:15: Breakfast
9:30 – 12:45: Classes! There are 2 morning class periods.
1 – 1:50:Lunch
2 – 3:30: Classes! There is 1 afternoon class period.
3:45 – 5:15:Special Activities. These include swimming, hiking, workshops, and free time
6 – 7: Dinner
7:30: Faculty Concert followed by Campfire Jam Session

Sunday

8:30 – 9:15: Breakfast
9:30 – 12:45: Classes! There are 2 morning class periods.
1 – 1:50:Lunch
2 – 3:30: Classes
3:45 – 5:15:Special Activities. These include swimming, hiking, workshops, and free time
6 – 7: Dinner
7:30: Open Mic and Campfire jam session

Monday

8:30 – 9:15: Breakfast
9:30 – 12:45: Classes! There are 2 morning class periods.
1 – 1:50:Lunch
2 – 2:30: Group Photo
2:30 – 4:Closing Ceremony
4 Pack Up

Edwina Lee Tyler, Adwoa Kudoto, Annette Argentina Aguilar, Linda Tillery, Carolyn Brandy, Nydia Liberty Mata, Mabiba Baegne, Luisah Teish, Janet Koike, Las Bomberas De La Bahia, Thoz Womenz, Elizabeth Sayre, Odilia Galvan Rodriguez, Michaelle Goerlitz, Susu Pampanin, Virginia Lopez, Sheree Seretse, Jeni Swerdlow, Debbie Fier, Michelle ‘Buffy’ Drysdale, Terrianne Gutierrez, Sue Lundquist, Rana Halpern, and Tonya Lyles.

Our annual concert is moving to the Humanist Hall in Oakland this year.

Join us at 6 pm to enjoy a light supper or dessert and a silent auction.

Concert starts at 7pm

The Maestra Concert features most of the incredible Women Drummers and Dancers who are gathering for the weekend camp.

Join us for this incredible concert. All on one stage  ~ one incredible night!

Tickets at the door only

June 30
Humanist Hall, 390 27th Street, Oakland, CA (between Telegraph and Broadway on 27th St)
Tickets:  $20
Edibles and Silent Auction start at 6pm
Concert:  7pm – 9pm

Born to Drum 2011 Faculty

Edwina Lee Tyler,  Adwoa Kudoto, Annette Argentina Aguilar, Linda Tillery,  Carolyn Brandy, Nydia Liberty Mata,  Mabiba Baegne, Luisah Teish, Janet Koike, Las Bomberas De La Bahia, Thoz Womenz, Elizabeth Sayre, Odilia Galvan Rodriguez, Michaelle Goerlitz, Susu Pampanin, Virginia Lopez, Sheree Seretse, Jeni Swerdlow, Debbie Fier, Michelle ‘Buffy’ Drysdale, Terrianne Gutierrez, Sue Lundquist, Rana Halpern, and Tonya Lyles.

Middle Eastern Percussion

We will focus on middle eastern music – drum technique and rhythms – on doumbek, riqq (egyptian tambourine) and bendir.

Bring: any drum you have – some extra drums will be available at class.
Students are permitted to record my classes : AUDIO ONLY

Rana Halpern

Basic Skills Conga Class

This class will cover the basic tones and technique on the conga that are needed to play a rhythm. We will also learn a basic rhythm and go over exercises you can take with you to continue practicing.

Students are permitted to record my classes : AUDIO ONLY

Tonya Lyles

Beginning Djembe

Students are permitted to record my classes : AUDIO ONLY

This beginning class introduces basic hand techniques, hand patterns, and traditional rhythm composition on the West African djembe drum. Students will learn the “gon go do” drum scale, drum circle etiquette, drum selection criteria, and basic tuning method and maintenance. This class will help students gain chops and build confidence to play their djembes in drum circles anywhere!

Sue Lundquist

Afro-Cuban and West African

My Basic Skills Classes are designed to support and celebrate beginning drummers. These classes will focus on proper hand technique for tones, slaps and bass notes on congas and djembes. We will practice our technique while learning fundamental 4/4 and 6/8 rhythmic patterns. I am dedicated to creating a joyful, inclusive and non-judgmental circle where you can shine.

Students are permitted to record my classes : AUDIO ONLY

Congolese Dance

In both classes we will be learning some of the basics on Congolese dance, song and music. We will learn most of the social dances how is done in the Capitol of The Republic of Congo Brazzaville; all of those dances came from the Congo traditions and were transformed into the dances were everyone can enjoy.

Michele ‘Buffy’ Drysdale

CLASS ONE: Afro-Cuban 101

Using both Batás and congas, this class is Afro-Cuban 101. Once you learn the ABCs in Afro-Cuban steps you’ll be able to own them in your body, put them together in choreography, and identify them when others perform. You’ll walk away from class with an understanding of the essentials of Afro-Cuban movement. A full skirt will be useful but not necessary.

All Levels

CLASS TWO: Afro-Cuban: Your Inner Changó

Using Batá drumming, this dance class highlights both the subtlety and explosiveness of the orisha Changó, owner of the dance and drum, virile and sensuously masculine. There is no room for shyness when pantomiming Changó’s “macho” hip movements and bravado. Leave your modesty at the door! All levels welcome.

All Levels

Kris Freewoman

African Inspired Dance with Live Drumming

A mixture of Congolese, West African, and Rhythmic dance. This class will include a warm-up, simple dance combination,stretching
Level: All Levels; Beginners Welcome

Tribal Dance Fusion

A lively blend of African dance, rhythmic limbering, Soukous, and cor rhythm A fun class that will sweat your body, rejuvenate your spirit. World Beat music.
All Levels; Beginners Welcome.

Students are NOT permitted to record this class.

TerriAnne Gutierrez

Mid Eastern Dance

This Ancient form of artistic movement has been practiced for thousands of years. What we know as “Belly Dance” is a sensual and beautiful dance using movements that evoke the strength of female energy and womanhood.

Percussion accompaniment by Susu Pampanin.

Card Design by C Ric Mose

MAESTRA BENEFIT CONCERT AND COMMUNITY GATHERING FOR LORA CHIORAH

Sunday FEB. 20TH, Humanist Hall, 390 27th St, Oakland, CA 94612

Thanks to all who attended, performed, and worked on the benefit.

Together we raised over $4100 for Lora and that has been deposited in the Lora
Chiorah Benefit Fund bank account at Wells Fargo Bank.

Sheree just posted on her Face Book: “Lora Chiorah played marimba in my classes tonight-what a blessing!!!”

Thanking you for all you do, for your families, and thanking Creator for
giving us all this Blessed life and the recovery of our dear
sister/friend/auntie/mama Lora.

We welcome your comments on the benefit and your wishes for Lora. You can enter them below.

HERE IS THE FABULOUS LINE-UP:

4:00 – 6:00
Carolyn Brandy w/Regina Wells and Odilia Galván Rodríguez
Ava Square LeVias and friends
Sistahs of the Drum
Kelly Tacunda
Sheree Seretse and Anzanga Marimba Ensemble (from Seattle)

6:00 – 8:00
Jeni Swerdlow w/ Violet Angell & Mahsa Modarres
N’Lolo Ba Tumbu
Debbie Fier w/Sharon Page Ritchie
Las Bomberas
Susu Pampanin and TerriAnne Gutierrez and friends

8:00 – 10:00
Rita Lackey and Friends featuring Suki
Mabiba Baegne and friends
Michaelle Goerlitz and friends
Mary Watkins and Melanie DeMore
Julia Chigamba and Chinyakare

Jackie Rago

Currently, she is a faculty member at the Jazz School in Berkeley, CA, where she teaches several courses on Afro-Venezuelan percussion, Afro-Venezuelan rhythms applied to Jazz and Venezuelan Cuatro (four-stringed guitar). She is also the artistic and musical director of “The Venezuelan Music Project” and “The Snake Trio”, bands which she performs and travels with in an ongoing basis. In her workshops, she often showcases a wide variety of musical styles and traditional instruments from her native Venezuela, such as the “Quitiplas” (bamboo ensemble), Venezuelan “Maracas” and “Cumaco” (long “avocado-tree” drum).

Jackeline Rago has performed nationally and internationally for over 20 years.

For more information, see Jackie’s web site.