2006 Summer Rhythm Renewal : 2006 Arts in the Mountains : Summer Music and Arts Festival
Music Education : International Music Performance: Community Spirit : Service
Saint Francis University : Loretto, PA
August 3, 4, 5, 6 2006


MUSIC EDUCATION : LIFE ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS:
SUMMER RHYTHM RENEWAL ™ Directed by Jim Donovan

The 2006 Summer Rhythm Renewal at Saint Francis University is a one of a kind, world-class educational event. Since 2004, the focus of this program has been to engage students as well as adult learners from all over the United States in a culturally rich, all-inclusive music program. Our programs are unique because they are based on the premise of enabling participants to learn, engage and perform with some of the world's top performer/educators in the field of World Music regardless of prior musical experience. Our philosophy is that students learn best in a completely hands-on, relaxed, safe environment without the pressure of being perfect. Beginners are warmly welcomed. We even provide the instruments. This program is built for adults over 18.

Workshops include:
The Yoga of Drum and Chant : Transformative sacred chant and ecstatic drumming workshop
West African Drumming : Songs, rhythms, cultural lessons, techniques, concepts
Central African Drumming: Songs, rhythms, cultural lessons, techniques, concepts
North Indian Classical Drumming : The Tabla : Interactive Performance master class for everyone
Middle Eastern Drumming: Songs, rhythms, techniques, concepts
Australian Didgeridoo: Songs, techniques, concepts
The Community Drum Circle: Joyful Music Making for Everyone
Private lessons and Consultations available with select faculty (Additional fee applies)

International Faculty:
Jim Donovan : Pittsburgh, PA : International performance, teaching and recording artist. Founding member of multi-platinum band Rusted Root)/Saint Francis faculty, Director of the new Saint Francis University World Drumming Ensemble.

Elie Kihonia : Democratic Republic of Congo : Master Drummer/Multi Instrumentalist, international performance teaching and recording artist. Founder of Afrika Yetu, WACongo and UMOJA African Arts Companies.

Jim DiSpirito: Pittsburgh, PA: Percussionist, composer, teacher and recording artist/producer. Former percussionist for Rusted Root. Percussion ensemble director/Eden Christian Academy (Pittsburgh); Rhythm & Performance workshop director/Shady Side Academy (Pittsburgh). Owner/Hillside recording studio (Pittsburgh).


Daveed Korup : Charlotte, NC: Master Percussionist/ Composer/ Author/ International performance, teaching and recording artist. Founder of Drumfest! World Percussion education programs.

Sogbety Diomande : Ivory Coast : Master Drummer/Sacred Masked Stilt Dancer/ Performer Ballet National de Cote d’ Ivoire/Lead Djembe, Jimmy Buffett World Tour 2002

Maureen "Moe" : Allentown, PA : Community Drum Facilitator : Women's Drumming

Mike Deaton : Harrisonburg, VA : Community Drum Facilitator : Children's music

Jim Gagnon : Charlottesville, Va : Didgeridu performer/teacher/builder : Sound Therapist


PROGRAM COST: 275.00 (plus the cost of 1 credit if your are taking the class for credit)
On campus housing is available starting at 37.00 per day.
Meals are $7 each (Buffet style, quite good!).

A very limited number of private consultations with select faculty are available at $75 per hour.

*Those who wish to take this program for University credit or Act 48 credit please contact the
Office of Continuing Education for credit pricing and information.

To Register contact the Office of Continuing Education
Phone: 814-472-3012
oce@mail.francis.edu
www.RhythmRenewal.com