01/07/2010 - 6:15pm to 01/07/2010 - 7:15pm

Location:
Congregation Beth Israel
Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Glisan St
Portland, OR

Class Description:
Class Description:
In this multi-generational
beginning djembe class,
students will learn
polyrhythmic African beats
as well as djembe
technique. Students will
also become comfortable
with creating their own
rhythms, adding to a drum circle, and
beginning solo methods. The class will create
a women-only space in which we can explore
parts of ourselves that mainstream society
does not usually encourage or deem
"feminine" (such as being loud, aggressive,
or musical). The class will also focus on some
of the ways rhythm can be used in Jewish
spirituality, tradition, and meditation. Drums
may be available for rental upon request.

Instructor Biography:
Julie Lipson graduated
from University of
Maryland with degrees in
Women's Studies and
Ethnomusicology. She
learned to play the
djembe first when she
traveled to Ghana after
high school, later in college under the
instruction of Dialis Djimo and Amadou
Kouyate, and through her work with the
Young Women's Drumming Empowerment
Project in Washington, DC. Julie works at
Beth Israel where she plays music for
Shabbat services and teaches children's
Rhythm and Movement classes.

More Info:
Jan 7 - Feb 11, no class Jan 21

To register, contact Julie at the address before for the form and mail it in below by January 1.
Questions? JBLipson@gmail.com or 240 - 418 - 5607 .

Cost:
$64 for class, $84 for class and drum rental