What we’re about
Our classes, programs, and events include many drum types and styles of drumming and percussion from around the world along with programs that use the drum for health and healing. Programs are done both at the Center and at other locations that contract with WDC for services. e.g. daycare centers, senior centers, schools, churches.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Introduction to Steel PanNeeds location
NOTE: This event is NOT at the WDC studio.
Register here.Have you ever wanted to try playing the steel drum? Then this is for you! The bulk of the session will provide you with an opportunity to play the different pan instruments, learn basic pan pedagogy, and make ensemble music in multiple parts. The ability to read music is not a prerequisite.
You'll also learn about the cultural and societal developments that led to the invention of the pan instrument(s), its role in Caribbean culture, and the parallels of pan history with music history here in the US. You'll learn how the pan is built, creates sound, and how it's tuned.
Participants will stand while playing, though accommodations can be made for those differently abled.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Jeremy Kunkel has over 30 years of percussion experience and is the founder of the Pan Outreach program and Pan-handlers Steel Drum Band. He developed a passion for steel pan while completing the Bachelor of Music Education Degree program at The University of Memphis, and is thrilled to be leading a program that combines music education and pan.
Jeremy has a long history of involvement with many renowned performance ensembles including The Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps, the Tony and Emmy award-winning Broadway production, Blast! and The Silver Stars Steel Orchestra in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago for the 2019 Panorama Finals competition. As an active educator, arranger, and clinician Jeremy has numerous championships and professional accolades to his credit.REGISTER: All gender identities are welcome. Cost $35, age 16+.
https://womensdrumcenter.org/events-calendar/intro-to-steel-panLOCATION AND GETTING THERE:
300 Industrial Blvd N.E., Minneapolis
Park on the west side of the building and enter at southwest corner near the garage doorLearn more about steel pan drums here: https://www.panoutreach.org
- West African Drumming Level I, Co-ed Weekly Drop-in ClassWomen's Drum Center, St Paul, MN
West African Drumming Level I, Co-ed weekly drop-in class, Sundays, 10:30-11:30am with Dan Engebretson.
Beginner to advanced beginner-level class, drums provided, $15 per class. It is structured to teach basic West African rhythms & techniques while building confidence and understanding of the music. Walk-ins are welcome. Go to https://womensdrumcenter.org/weekly-classes2024 for more information and to register. - Drum Basics-weekly drop-in classWomen's Drum Center, St Paul, MN
Drum Basics-weekly drop-in class | Mondays, 6-7pm
Enjoy a fun and exhilarating start to your week with Jo Klein by exploring both hand and stick drumming. We'll also have some freestyle drumming on a wide variety of drums in a easy-going setting. Drums are provided, all levels are welcome! Walk-ins Welcome. $15 per class (prepay online or cash/check/Venmo/PayPal at event). Go to https://womensdrumcenter.org/weekly-classes2024 for more information. - Hand Drum for Beginners-weekly drop-in classWomen's Drum Center, St Paul, MN
Hand Drum for Beginners, drop-in class, Tuesdays, 5-6pm with Bettie Seitzer.
This class is designed to get you started comfortably with the most accessible instruments in the world while having fun in a nurturing community. For beginners or those who want to revisit the basics. No drumming experience is necessary, drums provided, women-only. $15. Go to https://womensdrumcenter.org/weekly-classes2024 for more information and to register. Walk-ins also welcome.
