Frame Drum Workshop
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Rhythms for the Healing Arts – a Frame Drum Workshop with Yousif Sheronick
Join world-renowned percussionist Yousif Sheronick for a one-hour hands-on workshop exploring the ancient and transformative art of the frame drum. Based on his online course “Rhythms for the Healing Arts,” this session introduces participants to basic strokes and then guides them through rhythm sequences inspired by Egyptian gods, bodies of water, earth, and plant life. This workshop is open to all levels—beginners are welcome!
Drums are provided, but you’re encouraged to bring your own if you have one.
Ages 16 and up. Limited space—pre-registration required. Check Yousif out at FrameDrumSchool.org.
Tickets: $40 (Must be booked in advance)
In collaboration with Sheridan Arts Foundation
ABOUT YOUSIF:
Hailed by the New York Times for his “dazzling improvisations” and his “wizardry on a range of humble frame drums” Yousif Sheronick enjoys an active career as percussionist, composer, producer and educator. Having studied classical percussion through a Masters degree at Yale, Yousif went on to study music from Brazil, India, Africa and the Middle East which he seamlessly incorporates into his playing. Yousif’s unique skills in both World and Classical music have led him to perform with a diverse range of ensembles and musicians including Philip Glass, Yo-Yo Ma, Laurie Anderson, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Ethos Percussion Group, Lark Quartet, Silk Road Ensemble, Branford Marsalis, Sonny Fortune, Glen Velez and Paul Winter. His many musical influences are highlighted in duoJalal, his venture with violist and wife Kathryn Lockwood. A feature article in Drum! Magazine highlighted Yousif’s versatility in an article titled “At The Corner Of The World”. His online Frame Drum School now boasts over 1200 enrolled students from 72 countries.