Interactive African drumming

Donté and Shar provide “hands on” interactive drumming for smaller groups of 20 participants to large groups of 100+ participants. Each participant will get an authentic djembe drum to use while learning about West African culture through beginner friendly traditional rhythms, singing, African Dance, and group based activities that foster joy and community.

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Want donté & shar to deliver an interactive drumming session at your school or event?

“Please fill out my questionnaire to book a Interactive Drumming Session at your school or event and receive a quote. If you have any questions feel free to contact me via phone, text, or email. Thank you!”

-Donté, Your Performer and Instructor Donte@druminteractive.org
(559) 825-0886

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Requested Date

Please list a few options if open to various date options.

Requested Time & Duration

Interactive Drumming programs can be 20 minutes or longer. Example: Lunch Time Drumming 12:30PM-1:05PM or Workshop 2:00PM-3:00PM

Approximate Number of Students with Grade Ranges

Example: 4th/5th graders 50 students

Is this an "open" or "closed" event?

Open Event - No fixed amount of participants. Participants are not required to stay for the entire duration of the session. (ie. lunch time drumming, or multicultural event for families). Closed Event - Fixed amount of participants. Participants or groups are asked to drum for the entire requested duration. (ie. a workshop for 4th and 5th graders).

Budget Range

I have a baseline charge for all of my services. By knowing your budget range, I can often provide upgraded service options such as providing additional African instruments or delivering longer program durations when applicable.

Any additional questions or information about your event I should know?

Example of an interactive drumming session

Below is an example of an “open” interactive drumming event at a school multicultural fair

in which people can come and go, visiting the drum session throughout the 60-minute service.

Before the Session

Donte and Shar will arrive with ample time to set up, parking in a predetermined unloading area. After checking in with you, they will unload all drums, equipment, and sound system to a preferred drumming area. They will assist in setting up chairs for participants to sit and play drums. For some events with limited time, they will have everything on the side ready to go for a quick set up. After a quick introduction, Donte and Shar will start the drumming session by inviting participants to sit down at a drum.

During the session

After staff introduction, Donte and Shar will start their set. They talk about the djembe drum, African culture, and the basics of playing the djembe before teaching beginner friendly rhythms, singing, and dancing. For events where people come and go visiting various booths, we give time for other participants to rotate after each 10-13 minute song. This gives more people a chance to participate in the drumming.

After the session

After the full 60 minutes of programming, Donté always thanks participants for jamming along and we let the Master of Ceremony take over after a closing drum roll. Donté and Shar then pack up all instruments and assist your staff in putting away chairs to ensure the area is clean.

Different Venue Examples

Donté specializes in tailoring his Interactive Drumming to fit hundreds of different occasions and to give your participants an engaging and fitting style. Workshops in which there are a fixed number of participants, Donté will teach the same participants during the full length program without rotations. Some examples of programs and workshops delivered include: African cultural drumming workshop for student clubs and events, multicultural events during and after school, college events and celebrations, lunch time interactive drumming K-12th grade, Black History Month celebrations, community based events. Donté also loves integrating your event theme to encourage takeaways during workshops such as Black Student Initiatives, Wellness, Mental Health, professional development, employee celebrations, community, Cultural Arts Education, and More!

Not sure about what service to choose???

Just text or call me (Donté) at 559-825-0886. As a professional performer, I love making things work for different events.