CORONAVIRUS UPDATE 2024 We're back! Since summer 2021 actually. However, we are conscious that Covid hasn't actually gone away, so obviously we are still taking every possible precaution to ensure that our classes are a safe environment. Please get in touch if you have any questions or residual worries.
Summary:
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There are currently two weekly drumming classes to choose from. See below.
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Or have a go at the ukulele! A beginner class, a class for improvers moving on beyond the basics, and a third level classes for improvers to choose from this term. See below.
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Drums Agogo famous schools' workshops are also back on the menu - see below.
WEEKLY DRUMMING CLASSES ARE BACK!!
Monday evenings 7:00pm - 9:00pm
at Prince Henry's Grammar School, Otley
This term we have a mixed class which welcomes all drummers , whether you have years of experience or you've never played before.
All instruments are provided (and sanitised before use), so don't worry if you don't have a drum of your own.
Wednesday evenings 7:30 - 9:30 pm
at Rossett School, Harrogate
Two hours of drumming fun!
This class is for adult drummers of all levels, from complete beginners to advanced players. Instruments are provided (and sanitised before use), so don't worry if you don't have a drum of your own. We are hosted by Rossett Adult Learning.
WEEKLY UKULELE CLASSES - BEGINNERS
Thursday evenings, 7:30pm -9:30pm
at Rossett School, Harrogate
Beginners - Learn to play the world's most beginner-friendly musical instrument, and have fun making music with other people. All the skills you need to sing and strum along to thousands of your favourite songs - in just 10 weeks! Don't worry if you don't have your own uke yet - we've got lots.We are hosted by Rossett Adult Learning.
WEEKLY UKULELE CLASSES - BEYOND THE BASICS (level 2)
Wednesday evenings, 6:00 - 7:30pm
at Rossett School, Harrogate
Ukulele level 2 - Beyond the basics
If you already know a dozen or so chords and are happily strumming your way through your favourite songs, you're ready to take your rukulelle playing to another level. This course is not about adding more and more chords to what you know - instead the focus is on a repertoire of skills you can draw on to add musical interest and variety to your playing. Topics covered include damping, muting, chunking, percussive effects and a range of finger-picking skills.
WEEKLY UKULELE CLASSES - NEXT STEPS Level 3
Thursday evenings, 6:00 - 7:30pm
at Rossett School, Harrogate
Ukulele level 3 - Next Steps
This course is designed for players who have already got a repertoire of a dozen or more chords, and have probably picked up some additional starter skills such as finger picking, muting, golpe and using barre chords. We're moving forward on the ukulele journey. We can look at improving skills from that list if you'd like some reminders, tips and practice, and there will be a "buffet" of further ukulele technniques to choose from (you choose!). These might include the famous Formby "split stroke,"a bit of Bossa Nova, some jazz chords, a handy blues turnaround and more.
DRUMMING WORKSHOPS FOR SCHOOLS (AND OTHER GROUPS)
Drums Agogo provides African drumming workshops for schools.
Please get in touch for a chat about how we can work together to deliver an exciting, but Covid-safe, African Drumming experience tailored to your venue and fully risk-assessed and managed.
** MASTER DRUMMER WORKSHOPS
Drums Agogo occasionally hosts workshops led by guest teachers who are Master Drummers from Africa. These "djembefola" workshops are open to experienced drummers.
None are currently scheduled until we get completely back to normal, but please watch this space!
OTHER FUN WITH RHYTHM & MUSIC
Ukulele Jukebox
Boomwhacker Jukebox
Ukulele introductory Course
Haka Time
Contact Drums Agogo, using our contact page, for more information.
GIGS
Our 14 -strong African drumming group, Belebele, took an enforced break, due to Covid, from 2020 onwards, but we've got our mojo back and are available once more for bookings at your event. You can also check here for details of public performances by Belebele.
Also, look out for Drums Agogo and friends busking around Harrogate and Otley, as we did up to 2019. We have been working to raise awareness of a charity called "Papyrus: Prevention of Young Suicide."
Here's a web link: https://papyrus-uk.org/
Gigs in 2022:
TBC
Gigs in 2021:
Nowt (Covid)
Gigs in 2020:
Nowt (Covid)
Gigs in 2019:
Saturday May 25th RHS Harlow Carr Gardens, Harrogate
Sunday, June 2nd: Valley Gardens bandstand
Sunday, June 9th: Knaresborough Castle grounds
Saturday June 15th: Otley Carnival
Sunday June 23rd: Pateley Bridge bandstand
Sunday, August 11th: Ripon Spa Gardens bandstand
Sunday, September 8th: Otley Vintage Transport Extravaganza
Gigs in 2018:
Friday, May 19th: Benefit for Kenya's women farmers
Sunday June 3rd: Pateley Bridge bandstand
Saturday June 16th: Otley Carnival
Sunday, July 1st: Knaresborough Castle grounds
Sunday, July 22nd: Ripon Spa Gardens bandstand
Sunday, July 29th: Valley Gardens bandstand
Sunday, September 9th, Otley Vintage Transport Extravaganza
Gigs in 2017:
Friday, September 22nd: Kenyan Cultural Evening, Wetherby
Sunday, September 17th: Otley Folk Festival
Saturday, June 17th: Otley Carnival
Sunday, June 25th: Ripon Spa Gardens
Saturday, July 29th: private party
Sunday, August 13th: Valley Gardens bandstand
Sunday, August 20th: Pateley Bridge bandstand
Gigs in 2016:
Sunday, December 6th 2016: Private party
Sunday, June 12th 2016: Knaresborough Castle
Saturday June 18th 2016: Otley Carnival
Sunday July 3rd 2016:Ripon Spa Gardens bandstand
Gigs in 2015:
Saturday January 24th 2015: White Hart Hotel (private party)
Sunday, June 7th 2015: Ripon Spa Gardens bandstand
Saturday June 20th 2015: Otley Carnival
Sunday June 21st 2015: SHINE at Harrogate Theatre
Sunday, July 5th 2015: Knaresborough Castle
Friday, August 14th 2015: FEVA Opening Night Party at Henshaws
Sunday,September 6th 2015: St George's Centre (private party)
Sunday, November 28th 2015: Henshaw's Gallery (private party)
Gigs in 2014:
Saturday, March 29th 2014: The Big T Variety Talent Show, Harrogate Theatre
Friday April 18th 2014: Knaresborough Easter Fayre
Sunday June 1st 2014: Ripon Spa Gardens bandstand
Saturday, June 21st 2014: Otley Carnival parade
Sunday, July 20th 2014: Knaresborough Castle
Sunday, August 31st 2014: Valley Gardens bandstand, Harrogate
Sunday, September 15th 2014: The Pavilions (private event)
Gigs in 2013:
Pateley Bridge Recreation Ground bandstand: Belebele
Ripon Spa Gardens bandstand: Belebele
Knaresborough Castle: Belebele
Knaresborough Market Place (FEVA Festival): Belebele
Valley Gardens bandstand, Harrogate: Belebele
Valley Gardens bandstand, Harrogate: Belebele and friends
Jane and Kenny's wedding: Belebele
Gigs in 2012:
Follifoot Gala: Belebele
Knaresborough Castle: Belebele
FEVA Festival: Belebele
Valley Gardens: Belebele
Pool Feast: Belebele
Knaresborough Castle: Belebele
Valley Gardens: Belebele
Knaresborough Spring Fair: Belebele
Gigs in 2011:
Harrogate Fringe Festival Across the Town: Solo djembekan by Alison
Masham Arts Festival: Drums Agogo and friends
Fran and Chris's Wedding: Belebele
Feva Festival: Belebele
Valley Gardens: Belebele
Martin House Fundraiser: Belebele Choral group
St Joseph's Fair: Belebele
Ghana 54 Independence Day party: Belebele.
Knaresborough Easter Fayre: Belebele
The Grove: Drums Agogo and Friends
The Chemic: Keenos