WELCOME TO DGAS - drumming and percussion for women

 

DGAS is a group of women who make music with djembés (African hand drums) and other percussion instruments.  We run drumming afternoons and evenings for women who are interested in learning more about rhythm or just want to hit that groove for a while.  We also hold an annual weekend camp where we host two days of workshops in Burston (scroll down for more details and check out our Blog page).

 

regular drum nights:

Mondays at New Buckenham Village Hall

ring Aileen (01953 860110) for details

 

beginners' drum sessions: 

a start-up group where there is plenty of time to become familiar with techniques and some of the more simple rhythms.

contact Sue Chapman on 01953 860100

 

our annual drum camp:

During the summer we hold a weekend camp at Burston Cricket Pavilion, near Diss.  All drummers are welcome - from those who've never touched a drum before to those with many years of experience behind them.  A variety of beginner and intermediate drumming and percussion workshops take place throughout this two day event and on Saturday evening we have a communal meal.  With only a limited number of places available, a friendly, intimate atmosphere abounds where women can enjoy a couple of days respite from their daily responsibilities

dates for 2012:

Saturday 30 June and Sunday 1 July

- see Blog page for details

 

How did we get started?

In 2003 a group of friends decided to form DGAS and pay a weekly subscription so that we could hold workshops for other women interested in drumming.  We held our own beginners' workshops and later invited respected tutors to run workshops on our behalf for more experienced drummers.  With the help of Awards for All lottery funding and Norfolk County Council we were able to buy instruments so they could be used at workshops by those who did not have their own.

 

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