Catskill Mountain Womyn's World Drum and Percussion Happen’n

11th Annual Catskill Mountain Womyn’s World Drum & Percussion Happen’n
August 21–August 24
Circle Lodge, Hopewell Junction, New York

For registration and scholarship application, click here.

The Circle Lodge is a private lakefront adult retreat center with comfortable indoor accommodations, vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals, multiple indoor workshop and jamming areas, performing arts center, cell phone reception, heated pool and access to Sylvan Lake. The Happen’n is just 1-½ hours from NYC or two hours from Albany, four hours from Boston.

The Happen’n is an annual multicultural drum, percussion and dance gathering for women and girls of all levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced).

We have assembled some of the most diverse, dynamic, inspiring, and skilled women musicians/ teachers in the drumming world today. Learn rhythms, songs, techniques and musical styles of the Conga, Djembe, Dundun, Taiko, Dumbek, Frame Drum, Tablas, Bodhran, Sakara, Gyil, Shekere, Berimbau, Drum Kit, Bells, Gourds and various world hand percussion.

Expand your knowledge and skills of traditional music of West Africa, Brazil, Haiti, Japan, Cuba, the Middle East, North Africa, India, Ireland, Native America, and original music of North America.

Explore methods of music for healing, teaching, facilitation and performance. Move with West African Dance, Capoeira, Maculele, Movement Meditation and circle dancing. Learn to tune and repair your drum. Sing, drum and dance around the fire!

The Happen’n provides many opportunities for networking and music exchange while in a supportive atmosphere of women’s drumming community. Experience the Blessing of the Drums, Saturday Night Showcase, Vibrational Healing Circle, Opening and Closing Ceremonies. Circle with others to sustain the Heartbeat Drum throughout the gathering.

Expand your awareness of global women’s drumming at the Happen’n Gallery of books, instruments, photos and videos. Explore instruments and handcrafts by the teachers and craftswomen at the Marketplace.

Bring your drums, percussion instruments, voice, and musical styles to the various music and dance jams.

2008 HAPPEN’N TEACHING STAFF:

Edwina Lee Tyler--West African Drum Traditions


Emilia Biancardi--Music & Percussion of Brazil


Nurudafina Pili Abena--Djembe, Afro-Cuban Drum


Peace Elewonu--Women’s Music of Ghana, Dance


Sejal Kukadia--Tabla Drums of India


Phyllis Bethel--Afro-Cuban Conga


Valerie Naranjo--West African Gyil, Native American Music


Ubaka Hill--Art & Spirit of Drumming


Bonnie Devlin--Haitian Folkloric Music, Bodhran


Elaine N. Fong--Taiko Drums of Japan


Leaf Miller--World Drum


Caru Thompson--Shekere, Bells, Vocal Gourds


Raquy Danziger--Dumbek & Frame Drum


Fre Atlast--Teaching & Drum Circle Facilitation


Joy San Agustin and Molly Lee--Capoeira, Maculele


Nana Akosua Baakan Agyiriwah--Sakara, Dundun


Nancy Asch--Stick/ Kit Drumming


Victoria Christgau--Vocal Improvisation

White Feather--Movement Meditation

Beverly Nadelman--Drum Care and Repair

Drum Central Vision Statement:

Drum Central is dedicated to the advancement of women's knowledge and participation in the ancient and sacred traditions of women's drumming locally and globally.

This vision is expressed through our annual gathering: the Catskill Mountain Womyn’s World Drum & Percussion Happen’n. Drum Central was founded in 1998 by Leaf Miller, Fre Atlast, and Ubaka Hill.

Come for the Entire Time or Come For the Day!
Registration & Lodging Options

Your Registration Fee includes Workshops, Meals, Accommodations and Featured Programs.

Per-woman Accommodation Fees are listed as Before July 1st / After July 1st Rates. Early Registration saves $!

Double w/ Shared Bath $485.00/ $505.00


Double w/ Private Bath $495.00/ $515.00


Single w/ Shared Bath $595.00/ $615.00


Single w/ Private Bath $675.00/ $695.00


4 Day Commuter $365.00/ $385.00


Single Day Commuter $165.00/ $185.00


Children 8-12 years old $ ½ the price of the adult fee


Registration begins at 3pm on Thursday. The Happen’n ends at 2pm on Sunday.

All Registration Rates are per woman registrant. Housing for groups of three

or more can be arranged with advance notice. Linens and towels are provided.

Accommodations do not apply to Commuter Rates.

* Confirmation Packets with directions and other information will be sent to you upon receipt of your Registration form. Cancellations will be charged $75.00 before July 1st. After July 1st, fees are non-refundable unless we can fill your space.

Please make Checks or Money Orders Payable to: The Arts Community

After July 1st, Money Orders ONLY will be accepted. Mail Registration Form with Payment to:

DRUM CENTRAL - PO Box 231, Saugerties, NY 12477. For more information and questions:

Call (845) 706-1176 Email: info@drumcentral.net

Visit our website www.drumcentral.net for details, updates and the FAQs.


*** PLEASE DONATE TO OUR SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Every tax-deductible contribution, whatever the amount, supports the participation of Elder women and women with financial need. A limited number of participant assistance grants are available.

To apply for a Scholarship, send in a Registration Form with your letter of request for a scholarship application. All Applications are due by July 1st, 2008.