Community African Drumming (Age 12+)

Name: Community African Drumming (Age 12+)
Start: 2026-01-20T10:00:00-08:00
End: 2026-01-20T11:00:00-08:00
Location: Loso Hall (Room 123)

January 6 – March 10 on Tuesdays from 6:00 – 7:00 pm

Join this fun group and explore the drumming rhythms of traditional West African music every Tuesday! No experience necessary. Learn how to play the djembe (a goblet-shaped drum played with bare hands) or refine your djembe skills in this class. Drums are provided. All skill levels are welcome in this lively community class.

Instructor: Celine Burke

Cost: $45 Member / $55 Non-Member

Location: Loso Hall (Room 123), EOU campus in La Grande

Winter Term 2026 registration is now closed. Spring Term Community African Drumming registration will open in early March.

Parents/guardians of youth age 17 or younger: if you haven’t already done so, CLICK HERE to fill out a Youth Release Form in order for your child to participate in ACE classes.

Partial scholarships are available for community members ages 12-18. For information about this reduced-cost opportunity, please email the ACE Outreach Director at [email protected].

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Dates

Jan 6
Jan 13
Jan 20
Jan 27
Feb 3
Feb 10
Feb 17
Feb 24
Mar 3
Mar 10

Date

Jan 20 2026

Time

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location

Loso Hall (Room 123)

EOU Campus in La Grande

Teaching Artist

Celine Burke

Celine Burke holds a Bachelor of Music degree with a focus in percussion performance and a minor in psychology from Eastern Oregon University. She was first introduced to African drumming in an EOU class led by John McKinnon and Luke McKern in 2007, and she has been hooked ever since. The dynamic rhythms, welcoming atmosphere, and fun people in the Community African Drumming group make it the favorite part of her week.