A frame drum workshop titled ‘Rhythm & Songs of the Tof Miriam Drum’. The Tof Miriam is a very special and important instrument for the Jews. It was played during the splitting of the Red Sea. It symbolizes freedom, joy and celebration.
“Then Miriam the prophetess, Aaron’s sister, took a tambourine (also called “Tof Miriam” or “Frame Drum”) in her hand, and all the women followed her, with tambourines and dancing”-Exodus 15:20. The workshop is on Sunday, October 15th, 2017 from 6:30-9PM. The workshop is designed for participants without any musical experience, beginners to advanced players and folks just wishing to learn more about the instrument. ...
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A frame drum workshop titled ‘Rhythm & Songs of the Tof Miriam Drum’. The Tof Miriam is a very special and important instrument for the Jews. It was played during the splitting of the Red Sea. It symbolizes freedom, joy and celebration.
“Then Miriam the prophetess, Aaron’s sister, took a tambourine (also called “Tof Miriam” or “Frame Drum”) in her hand, and all the women followed her, with tambourines and dancing”-Exodus 15:20. The workshop is on Sunday, October 15th, 2017 from 6:30-9PM. The workshop is designed for participants without any musical experience, beginners to advanced players and folks just wishing to learn more about the instrument.
A Los Angeles based professional percussionist, flautist, composer and educator, and one of three Jewish female Tof Miriam (frame drum) specialists worldwide, she holds Bachelor and Master degrees in flute, percussion and composition from California Institute of the Arts. She has studied at Ali Akbar College in California and the Bhavan Center in London, England and is an internationally recognized teacher and performer who has presented programs, clinics & concerts at major festivals & music halls throughout the USA, Canada and Europe. She is an inspiring, energetic educator and a soulful, charismatic performer. She composes dynamic cross-cultural world music scores for film, TV and the healing arts. Her original music can be heard on yoga DVD's, in movies, and animations and she has been commissioned to compose for schools. She also leads her own eclectic world music ensemble and performs live solo looping concerts. She is the creator and CEO of the online Frame Drum Academy, teaching students how to drum, and she designed the frame drum Signature Series produced by the international Cooperman Drum Co., based in Bellows Falls, VT. Inspired by Layne Redmond, one of her mentors, she has dedicated herself to spreading awareness of women drummers by offering retreats and workshops worldwide as well as selections from Layne’s audio/visual program. She loves sharing the drum with both men and women at wellness retreats, teaching frame drum focused educational workshops and residency programs. She has shared the stage with incredible artists and has studied drumming with some of the best percussionists in the business. A world class frame drummer says she is “One of the very top percussion performers in the USA today”. Workshop is open to ALL levels: Beginner to Advanced for both men and women. Some Cooperman Frame Drums will be available for the workshop and also offered for sale at 10% off for participants but bring your own frame drum or any other hand drum as well.
Cost for the 2 1/2 hour workshop from 6:30-9pm, for adults is on a sliding scale from $27 to $45.00 and children age 12-16: $20 to $38.00. Space is limited so reserve asap. WE ARE INTRODUCING AN EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION AT A DISCOUNTED COST OF $22.00 FOR ADULTS AND $15.00 FOR CHILDREN, IF RESERVED AND PAID FOR IN FULL BY OCTOBER 2ND., 2017. EITHER WAY, RESERVATIONS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. To reserve a space or with any questions contact: [email protected] or send payment by check to Bajc, POBX 2353, Brattleboro, Vt., 05301 or pay at door.
Hope you can join us for this SPECIAL RHYTHMIC ODYSSEY to replenish and re-connect to your soul.
WORKSHOP STRUCTURE (2.5 hours):
Learn about the History of Miriam and her drum
Learn how to play the Tof Miriam drum
Learn how to play commonly used Jewish and other Middle Eastern Rhythms
Learn how to Sign Hebrew songs and nigguns while drumming
Learn how to Improvise & Compose own rhythms!
Meet like-minded Rhythm-seekers
Learn Essential Drumming 101 Skills
Explore how to use Drumming as a tool for Sound Healing & Meditation
Closing Meditative Drum & Gong Healing with Marla and Stephan Brandstatter
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