Here are some community drumming events and drum classes in the Southern Ontario area.
Please reach out to the listed contact directly for up to date details about the event.
Feel the Rhythm Djembe Classes
Location: Bob Callahan Flower City Seniors Centre, Building D, 8870 McLaughlin Rd. S., Brampton
Date: Mondays, May 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8, 15, 22
Organizer: Brampton African Museum of History & Culture, and DabuLaCase Centre
Join master drummer and griot Amadou Kienou for a family fun workshop! Bring your kids, your parents, your friends! Let's have a relaxing evening together while learning about African culture & traditions through the rhythm of the djembe! Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome! Cost: FREE
For more info and to register for the series or individual dates : https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/free-weekly-djembedrum-classes-tickets-1988135942122
Contact: myrnaadams74@gmail.com
Community Drumming Wellness Sessions
Location: 449 Eagle St., Newmarket, ON
Date: Saturdays, May 23 & 30; June 6
Organizer: Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association (NACCA)
This interactive experience introduces African drumming, rhythms, and chants, including a hands-on lesson with the djembe drum. Participants will explore the cultural roots of drumming, learn basic techniques, and build rhythms together using African polyrhythms as a metaphor for teamwork, confidence, and connection. $20/session.
For more info and to register : https://www.facebook.com/nacca.newmarket.5
Contact: Roysa at info@naccacommunity.ca
Dunun and Djembe Classes with Tom Wolf
Location: Clearview Canyon Studio, 9172 17/18 Nottawasaga Sideroad, Duntroon
Date: Wednesdays: May 20 & 27 and June 3 & 10
Organizer: Ayrlie MacEachern
Dundun from 11:00 to 12:30 Beginners are welcome.
Break (snacks/lunch)
Djembe from 1:00 to 2:30 Beyond beginners; some drumming experience is needed.
Sliding Scale ~ Pay What You Can Afford
One class: Dundun or Djembe $25 to $40 per class, Full series = $100 to $160
Dundun & Djembe Class $45 to $60, Full Series = $180 to $240
Contact: Ayrlie at clearviewcanyonstudio@gmail.com
Community Drum Circle
Location: Perfect Harmony Music Studio Ltd.,1055 Canadian Place, #107, Mississauga
Date: May 31 & June 28; 3-4:30 PM
Organizer: Sam Liu, Facilitator
For more info and to register on Eventbrite:
Contact:http://www.drumIN.ca
Good Vibrations Drum Circle
Location: Trinity United Church, Cobourg
Date: Thursday evenings 7pm. Sept-June
Organizer: Sharon
Newcomers always welcome. We have extra Djembe and frame drums as well as other percussion instruments.
$5 drop in fee **notice posted Wed or Thurs morning in Facebook Group Out and About in Northumberland
Contact: abagails77@gmail.com
WARPED—West African Rhythm Practice Ensemble of Drummers
Location: Station on the Green, 10 Caroline St. E., Creemore
Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 AM
Contact: jhayward43@bellnet.ca
Wellness Drumming
Location: Matthews House Hospice, 131 Wellington St. E., Alliston
2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, 4-5 PM
Contact: 705-435-7218 Matthews House Hospice
Bond Head Drumming with Jamie Andrews
Location: Bond Head United Church, 4221 Simcoe County Rd. 88, Bradford
Bi-weekly Every second Monday, 7-9 PM
Contact: jhayward43@bellnet.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jembesolutions
Earth Drum
Location: Lowrey Room Northwest Barrie United Church, 464 Ferndale Dr. N., Barrie, ON
Sept.-June. Fridays, 11 AM-12:30 PM
Fees: $5:00 per session donation
For details: https://infobarrie.cioc.ca/record/BAR2080
Contact: we_are_earthdrum@hotmail.com
Brock Community Health Centre’s Drumming for Health
Location: St. Paul's Anglican Church Hall, 383 Osborne St., Beaverton
Tuesdays, 11 AM-12 PM. Paul Gormley, facilitator
For Details: https://www.brockchc.ca/community-wellness-programs/
Contact: Loretta Fernandes-Heaslip to register. 705-432-3322, ext. 106
Creemore Drumming Collective
Location: Station on the Green, 10 Caroline St. E., Creemore
Tuesday afternoons, 1:30-2:30 PM; Sept.-June
Contact: Barb Halsall, bhalsall12@gmail.com, for registration information.
Drum Leader, Lesley Joosten of "Speak the Beat," at lesleyjoosten@gmail.com
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