Drum Maestras Concert 2009

Join us for this extraordinary event
La PeñA Cultural Center
3105 Shattuck Avenue Berkeley
Wednesday July 1, 7 pm

BORN TO DRUM – WOMEN’S DRUM CAMP JULY 2, 3, 4, and 5 2009
Walker Creek Ranch, Petaluma, CA

FEATURING
Lora Chiorah-Dye	Zimbabwean
Nurudafina Pili Abena	West African
Linda Tillery	African American Roots
Jackie Rago	Venezuelan
Mabiba Baegne	Dunun
Nydia 'Liberty' Mata	Afro-Caribbean
Carolyn Brandy	Afro-Cuban
Thoz Womenz	Native American
Susu Pampanin	Mid-Eastern
Michaelle Goerlitz	Brazilian
Elizabeth Sayre	Bata
Adwoa Antoinette Kudoto	Ghanaian
Sue Kaye	Congolese
Janet Koike	Taiko
Virginia Lopez	Afro-Cuban
Afia Walking Tree	West African
Las Bomberas de la Bahia	Puerto Rican
AND MORE: Vicki Noble, Healing Circle Odilia Galvan Rodriguez, Spirit Lodge
BASIC SKILLS: Sue Lundquist, Rana Halpern, Christine Sato, Lali Mejia, Tonya Lyles
DANCE: Ava Square-LeVias, TerriAnne Gutierrez, Adwoa Tacheampong

Born to Drum 2009 offers women four days of drum classes, performances, community, and gatherings with women who are master drummers from many cultures. Born to Drum will be held at Walker Creek Ranch in Petaluma, California, an hour's drive from San Francisco or Oakland.

Register for Born to Drum 2009 Now!

NOTE: Please review the Release of Liability and Cancellation Policy. By registering for camp you agree to the terms of these documents.

Register for the Week-End Here to Pay by Check, Money Order, Bank Check, etc.

Register for the Week-End Here to Pay by Credit Card -- The price shown on the registration page includes a for credit card processing through Google checkout.

Day Passes Information on what is included in the pass and the prices is below.

Register her for day passes when paying by check.

Register Here for day passes when paying by credit card.

PAYMENT PLAN: In response to your requests we are providing a payment plan that allows you to pay for camp in two or more payments. There is no charge for this service. See the details here!

Prices for Born to Drum 2009:

Type of Housing	Pay with Check, Etc including with payment plan	Pay with Credit Card
Camping	$434	$447
Dormitory	$520	$535
Semi-Private Room	$625	$643
Private Room	$760	$782
These prices are valid through July 1. For on-site tickets, July 2-5, there is a $10 increase. Prices include Tuition for all classes and activities for the week-end Lodging for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights Meals: Thursday dinner; Friday and Saturday breakfast, lunch, and dinner; Sunday breakfast and lunch
Week-End Commuter	$415	$427
This prices is valid through July 1. For on-site tickets, July 2-5, there is a $10 increase. The commuter prices include Tuition for all classes and activities for the week-end Lodging: Overnight stay is NOT included in the commuter ticket Meals: Thursday dinner; Friday and Saturday lunch, and dinner; Sunday lunch; Breakfasts are NOT provided.
Single Day and overnight tickets are also available. You can select which days you want to attend. This year you can also stay overnight by purchasing an overnight pass. Day passes include all classes and programs on the days selected and the following meals: lunch on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday; dinner on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Breakfast is not included but is available if you stay overnight. For overnight accommodation you must also select an overnight pass. Overnight passes include accommodations and breakfast. You may select camping, dorms, semi-private, or private room accommodations.
Day Pass for	Pay with Check	Pay with Credit Card
Thursday	$ 75	$ 78
Friday	$135	$140
Saturday	$135	$140
Sunday	$ 70	$ 73

Overnight Pass Type of Housing	Pay with Check Cost per Night	Pay with Credit Card Cost per Night
Camping	$ 16	$ 17
Dormitory	$ 41	$ 43
Semi-Private Room	$ 75	$ 79
Private Room	$115	$119

Check the facilities page for information about the Ranch, driving directions, and information about what to bring to camp.

Drum Rentals

Drum Rentals are available. Sue Lundquist has Quinto, Conga and Tumba LP Aspires for you to rent and a few small djembes. The cost is $20 for the duration of the camp. If you would like to reserve a drum or have any questions please contact her at suelundquist@earthlink.net or 541-488-1078. You can pick up the drum during registration outside the dining hall.

Marketplace

The Marketplace is back again for Born to Drum 2009! Last year was so successful that several people are returning, and we will have new vendors and services as well. We are still looking to add artist vendors for our Marketplace. Of particular interest are percussion instruments, drum bags, soaps, herbal teas, clothes, jewelry, etc We welcome other visual arts as well as services such as massage and body work. This is a women-only event and vendors must be female.

The spaces are approximately 10' by 10' and outside, so we recommend a canopy or umbrella. The Marketplace will be on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 3rd through 5th. The fee is $50/day if you are not registered for the camp, $25/day if you are registered. Vendors can come on one, two or three days. If you are interested, please communicate with C. J. at artcj@aol.com. She is coordinating the Marketplace and can answer your questions and send you the forms you will need to apply. We would like registrations to come in as soon as possible because we have begun to assign the spaces. Deadline is June 30th, 2009.

New Programs and Activities

If you've checked the daily schedule you know that the lineup of classes is very exciting. We’ve also added some new programs and activities:

Drum jam at the fire pit! Thursday night we're moving it outside and (fire conditions willing) drumming by the bonfire!
Open Mic. Friday night you will have an opportunity to perform at the Open Mic. There wil be sign ups for approximately 12 Slots of 10 minutes each. You will be able to sign up during the registration period. If there are more talents offered than the time allows there will be a lottery drawing to decide who will perform.
Transformational Ritual Healing Circle with Vicki Noble -- Friday night after the Open Mic Vicki will lead us in a hands-on ritual healing circle that combines drumming, chanting, and hands-on healing.
Dance with DJ music -- Friday night after the Open Mic.
Special Activities Time -- On Friday and Saturday afternoons. You can swim at Turtle Pond, go on a guided hike, dance with Ava, check out Bomba with Las Bomberas de La Bahia, spend time in the Spirit Lodge, jam with friends, take a nap, or..... Just have FREE time.
Spirit Lodge -- Attending Drum Camp is a way of honoring your spirit, of getting in touch with your sacred wisdom, and helping yourself in the process of self awareness and empowerment. The teachings of the Spirit Lodge are shared to empower us all and from the point of view of nature based spiritual and healing traditions and practices. We honor everyone’s culture and beliefs here, and all are welcome to join together, in this sacred space to share, write, learn, or meditate.
You can also spend quality quiet time in the Spirit Lodge, which will be located in the beautiful Garden Room of the camp. Of the two lovely rooms, one will be dedicated primarily to an ancestral altar and a meditation space. All campers are invited to bring pictures of loved ones who have made their journey to the spirit world, and who you would like to honor or remember in the ancestral shrine space.

Some of the themes of this year’s Spirit Lodge will include the Yoruba Deity Oya, the Buffalo, the Wind, Breath, New Beginnings, the number Nine etc.

Discussions and/or workshops on various topics will be offered such as: different spiritual traditions, healing practices, the history of women’s drumming, and, a special empowering women through writing class entitled, “Writing As Ritual,” will be available, (see attached description).

If you are interested in leading a workshop, discussion or presentation at the Spirit Lodge please sign up at registration.

Drum Camp Documents

You can download the following documents (.pdf format) that have various details about camp. Most of these documents are also available here on the web site if you prefer not to download the documents.

There may be some last-minute schedule changes so be sure to check the posted schedule when you arrive at camp.

We've included the release form, which will be available at camp. You can download it and bring your signed copy directly to the registration desks. Otherwise, go first to the tables to obtain and sign a form and then to registration.

Welcome Letter: Describes the check-in process and gives an overview of what to expect at camp
Map of the area (facilities page)
What to bring (facilities page)
Driving Directions (facilities page)
Schedule of classes (schedule page)
Class descriptions (schedule page)
Release form

Work-Study:The Born to Drum work-study program is intended to make it possible for women to attend camp who otherwise would not be able to attend for financial reasons. Application period is closed. Please contact Jackie if you have questions (jackiett@att.net).