Camp Specialty:
Music
Recommended Kids' Ages:
8 year olds through adult; no experience necessary
Location:
Western Piedmont Rehersal Hall on the SALT Block, 243 3rd Ave NE, Hickory
2019 Dates & Themes:
- Steel Drum Workshop for ages 12 to adult
June 17-21 6:30-7:30pm nightly
The class will be exposed to Caribbean music and history of the steel drums, as well as learning how to play this exotic instrument. No instruments are required; the only requirement is some ability to read music. - African Drumming Workshop for ages 8 to adult
June 17-21 7:30-8:30pm nightly
This class will teach basic hand drumming techniques, basic African history and traditions, as well as improvisation. No instrument or experience is required. - A public performance will conclude the workshops on Saturday, June 22 the week of the camp at 10am at the downtown Hickory Farmers Market.
Cost:
$90 per workshop
To sign up, call / text 828-320-2959 or email rickclinenc@gmail.com.
Additional Information:
This is Cline's 13th year of workshops which are supported by the Piedmont Percussion Program, a community percussion program for kids ages 6-18. P3 offers lessons on all areas of percussion to expose kids to the vast world of percussion instruments with performance as the main goal. For more information, visit www.piedmontpercussionprogram.org.
