© St. John’s Episcopal Church    *multi-generational   *multi-cultural   *mixed level of musical ability & experience   *making music with percussion instruments   *exploration of music and percussion techniques   *lots of fun!      Facilitated by John Marshall, Master Percussionist *performer, composer, with numerous CD credits   *easy going, passionate teacher/leader   *for more information: www.marshalldrum.net or www.myspace.com/marshalldrum         About the Djembe (pronounced JEM-bay) Drum *skin covered hand drum, shaped like a large goblet   *”djembe” translates to “everyone gather together” and defines the drum’s purpose   *originated in West Africa & is an integral part of the region’s musical tradition/culture   *spiritual connection: said to contain 3 spirits: spirit of tree, spirit of animal of which drum head is made, & spirit of instrument maker            Paul Winter and Chez Come for a Visit Drumming Group Performances    Ornamented Chiftitelli (coming soon) http://www.stjohnssalisbury.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/ornamented_chiftitelli.mp3 Kassagbe Frekoba: Justice Concert at St. Joseph’s College 2009, June at Infinity Hall, Norfolk   Stills from the Infinity Hall concert in Norfolk Everyone is welcome to join us on Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Drums are provided or bring your own! Contact sjsalisbury at sbcglobal.net or 860-435-9290 for more information From The Parish Newsletter, Summer 2008 Visit the Salisbury Hand Drummers on Facebook!