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David Thiaw's drumming workshops awaken the rhythmic spirit within us, as a little journey for the self.  Everyone can learn to play a drum, the information is tucked away inside. David has been teaching percussion for more than 20 years and has developed his own unique method, which easily, incorporates drummers of all levels. Beginners follow a fun step by step program which quickly develops rhythmic awareness while advanced drummers layer more complex patterns and learn to chant while drumming.  David has orchestratedover 200 non-professional drummers at one sitting.  It was a rhythmic melodic experience! Some Upcoming Workshops in 2006:  Into Africa Black History Month Celebrations Come celebrate Black History Month w/ David Thiaw & His Band Domba Bring your own drum or reserve a drum to The Auburn Saloon 115 - 9 ave SE Calgary Ab Canada (next 2 Calgary Tower) First Event Sunday, Feb 5, 2006 7pm Special black history month price $10 - includes Drum Workshop/circle 2:30 - 4 pm & David Thiaw and & Domba 4 - 7 pm - Feb 5, 2006) addional workshop on Sunday - Feburary 12- 2006: 3-4 pm reservations and info: email: davidthiaw@shaw.ca ph: (403) 270-7871 or Norman Nemeth ph: (403) 226-2876 back to Feb 2006 David Thiaw Booking Canander  Learn African Drumming Rhythms with David Thiaw Rhythm and Cultural Awarenes OSSA, Princess Margaret S S., 120 W Green Ave. Penticton, B.C., Canada www.osarts.com or ph 250.493.0390 for more information. July 10-14, 2006 back to July 2006 David Thiaw Booking Canander These African drum workshops offers a total drumming experience. David's workshops and his unique teaching method have been described as inspiring, motivating, fun and challenging. Come join David for an energizing week, play on professionally crafted djembe drums, explore rhythm, tempo, breaks, improvisation and more. David Thiaw is a master percussionist, an engaging storyteller, singer, musician, composer, teacher, linguist and recently, an author. Since his arrival in Canada from his native Senegal, Thiaw has gained an international reputation working with many musicians, dance and theatre companies. David has made many appearances at Festivals across Canada both for children and adults, in storytelling, music contemporary, jazz and classical and percussion. email: davidthiaw@shaw.ca  David Thiaw Drummaster Cultural Educator presents An African Drum Rhythm Immersion Camp Energizing, Fun & Challenging!!! come enjoy great rhythms, nature, hiking trails, the lake... & more fun... at Djembe Acres, Gardom Lake B,C. Canada Aug, August 3-6, 2006 (click for area map -ref: Bible Camp in same area), (Enderby-Salmon Arm B.C. area) (limited camping space available on site, more near Gardom Lake area. see above Gardom Lake link for info on addional camping space and lodging) contact David: Phone: (250) 803-0029 or (403) 270-7871 also a possible advanced drumming class the following week (contact David for more info) back to August 2006 David Thiaw Booking Canander

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"Your talents as a teacher and performer are more than impressive, the participants had a joyous, memorable learning experience Excellent teacher, superb workshop." Agnes Etherington Art Centre Queens University David Thiaw's percussion, music and dance workshops appeal to all levels of music proficiency. He has led: Professional development seminars for music educators:  Music Therapy National Conference 1996: Kindermusik/Carl Orff/Suzuki/Kodaly/Yamaha music societies (conferences in Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Toronto, Montreal) Calgary Choral Society/Spiritus Chamber Choir (the performance was recorded for play by CBC and has been released in CD) Mount Royal Children's Choir, Calgary Girls' Choir, Calgary Children's Choir, Saskatchewan Children's Choir "Teaching workshops allows this velvet voiced musician to successfully bridge two distinct cultures, that of his native Africa and Canada, his adopted homeland." Medicine Hat News