At this camp, students will learn the traditional drumming of Ghana, featuring drum-dances from the Ewe (Volta River area), Akan (Southern Ghana), and Ga (Southeast coast) states. Only traditional Ghanaian instruments will be used -- the kidi, kagan, atsimevu, sogo, axatses, and gankogui that comprise the Ewe orchestra; and the apentemma, oprenten, and tamalin for Akan pieces. Basic dances that accompany each piece (for drumming and dancing never happen separately in Ghana) will also be demonstrated. Students will receive their own set of drumsticks as well as a CD with examples of music and corresponding songs. Campers should bring a good-sized water bottle, as drumming is rigorous and tiring.
Parents and friends are invited to the last hour of the final day for an encapsulatory performance.
Previous years’ attendees will attest to the satisfaction, joy, and deep skills garnered by the week’s work. There is also a park-wide treasure hunt with, like, digging; and a garden tour by master gardener and noted mycologist Cecil Warfel.
This camp is open to all folks ages 8 and up, including adults; it is limited to 15 people.
Camp will take place in the Marietta First United Methodist Church Park, with arrival in the Pavilion (also acting as a poor weather site). Monday, June 6th through Friday, June 10th (1pm to 4pm).
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