Rhythms & Beats Workshops

ASC will host a Rhythms & Beats workshop from 1-3 p.m. Saturdays, Oct. 1, and Nov. 5, 2022, with saxophonist Darnell Cann-Ward at the The ARTSpace on Main, 623 S. Main St. Cost for each session is $15 for ASC members and $20 for nonmembers and is open to ages 6-12. Participants may enjoy each self-contained session separately.

The October workshop will introduce music to youth using West African Djembe drums and the beginners’ woodwind instrument flutophone. The class will collaborate together to create sounds using tempo, pacing, breathing, whole notes and counting.

The November workshop will cover topics including djembe history, animal sounds, proper techniques, musical alphabet, the music staff, the flutophone, and reading and playing “Hot Cross Buns.”

Cann-Ward studied music at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and plays with the bands Platinum Hitz and Soft Impressions. He is also on the artist roster of the Arkansas Arts Council’s Arts in Education program and participates in educational programs throughout Jefferson County.

For more information, contact Kourtlynn Pinkins at [email protected]. To register, visit asc701.org/youth-classes or call 870-536-3375.

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