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Community Corner

Djembe Drum Circle-A Family Event -Presented by Michael Conley

This particular workshop will focus on:



  • Building community and
    positive self-image through rhythms and drumming




  • No experience necessary -
    drums will be provided




  • Suitable for children
    through adults




  • Charge is $5.00 per
    participant (cash at the door)




Michael’s experience in drumming is long and far ranging:





He was a

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  • drummer in a rock bands
    through his mid-20’s




  • marching band drummer in
    high school and college




  • music studio drum kit
    teacher in grad school




He performs with





  • The Maplewood Band 

  • Taiko Zoku, a Japanese
    drumming group




  • several African percussion
    groups


 Currently, in African drumming, Michael has



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  • created products for the
    djembe - sold at his website: Slap Tone Percussion




  • studied with various
    African drum masters




sponsored workshops in African drumming with
Michael Markus




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