West African Drumming Workshop at Marimba House over the New years gathering.   With Patrick Dilley of Team Spirit in Cape Town. 4 day workshop / 27th to 30th December 2006 (There is still space on this workshop.) These particular workshops are always well attended and draw people who want to let go and have some fun. There is a space limit of about 35 drummers. We will conclude the workshop giving a drumming performance, staring all the participants on the evening of the last day (30th December). For the seventh year we will be holding a 4 day drumming workshop between Xmas and New Year in the spectacular Marimba Starseed venue. Participants will experience the magic of learning to play a variety of African instruments as a band (team), facilitated by Patrick Dilley, a Meta Practitioner and drummer from Cape Town. There will be a strong emphasis on having fun whilst learning. This workshop is not just about drumming and rhythm, it is also good for anyone who works with people or teams. Patrick shows how we use rhythm to teach concepts of teamwork and leadership. Facilitation techniques relevant to everyday life are also presented (body language, personal styles etc). Every morning the session opens with a daily motivation and inspiration from the group. The emphasis of this workshop deals a lot with communication. Musicianship, especially in an African context, is very much about communicating and through certain exercises Patrick will show how an understanding of communication can enhance our music and level of fun! Participants will also be divided into groups as part of the process and will create their own rhythm. Integrated rhythms and technique are taught and participants will learn at least one full song including all the instruments like dun dun, bass drum, djembe, bell and shaker. The song chosen includes pieces for advanced and beginner players alike. The structure of the day will be such that participants will have the opportunity during the evenings to have a facilitated jam around the fire. Advanced players and those wishing to improve their facilitation skills will be able to practise their playing and facilitation skills throughout the workshop. There will be a presentation of vocal and singing techniques from a professional singer and support from guest musicians. At the end of the workshop participants should be relaxed and feel more confident about their playing and communication abilities. The workshop will culminate with a performance by the newly created band! For anyone who is linked in any way to drumming and rhythm – be it as a teacher/facilitator, a performer or simply someone who enjoys jamming with friends – this workshop will be of enormous value. Patrick Dilley (Facilitator) Patrick has been drumming since 1973 and is now running Team Spirit, an organization aimed at promoting traditional drumming and music. He runs local workshops and teaches African rhythm from his studio in Observatory. Mentored by Master drummers such as Nicholas "Afrika" Djanie, Eugene Ansah, Adjei Adjetey and Atsu Dagadu; and having journeyed to West Africa studying different styles of percussion and drumming, Patrick collaborates with a variety of local artists and bands and is currently leader of the ensemble Djocha Hawale (Drum Spirit) who performs traditional and contemporary African rhythm, song and dance. His strong facilitating and teaching skills add value to any workshop. Patric himself is a dynamic, charismatic performer and drummer. The fee for the workshop will be R550 per person for the four days. To Book or for more information please contact Niyan (details below) Mobile: 082 927 9445 E-Mail: niyans@gmail.com For more info about the facilitators from Team Spirit, please check out their website, http://www.teamspirit.co.za