Philadelphia International Hand Drumming Day

April 11, 2015
9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Levitt Auditorium | Gershman Hall
401 S. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147

The University of the Arts hosts the second edition of Philadelphia International Hand Drumming Day. Organized by Grammy Award-winning percussionist/composer, faculty member and alumnus Arturo Stable MM '10 (Jazz Studies), the event features master classes, concerts, panels and drum circles showcasing a wide range of drumming styles both local and international.

Philadelphia International Hand Drumming Day is free to audiences of all ages and will be streamed live for music lovers from all around the world. Its primary goal is to showcase Philadelphia rich drumming traditions and establish the city as a leading drumming force with much to offer to students and hand drum lovers. 

Schedule:
9:30am
Doors open

10 - 11am
Hafez Kotain
Arab Percussion Master Class

11:30am - 12:30pm
Arturo Stable
Latin percussion applications to playing up meters on the drum set

12:30 - 1:30pm
Lunch

1:30 - 2:30pm
Concert: percussion duo Patrick Bailey and Victor Pablo

3 - 4pm
Cajon Drum Circle by Arturo Stable

4:30 - 5:30pm
Philadelphia Hand Drum panel with special guests Pablo Batista and Alex Shaw

6pm
Concert: Il Doots

7pm
Cuban Dance Party Concert
Arturo Stable presents a tribute to Buena Vista Social Club, featuring:
Elio Villafranca: Special Guest
Pablo Moya: Tres Guitar
Rudyck Vidal: Bass
Joaquin Pozo: Congas
Arturo Stable: Percussion
Dennis Hernandez: Trumpet

 
Philadelphia International Hand Drumming Day is co-sponsored by: