The Percussion Lady and Alafia

Helen's Live Performances

I will be premiering my children's version of Golda Meir's story, A Visit with Bubbe (Grandmother) Golda, for the Arapahoe County (CO) Library in early April 2012. Check back soon for specific details on performance dates and times!

 

Helen's Recommendations & Other Events of Note

I’m happy to announce that Ed Contreras, will be facilitating an early afternoon of Latin Rhythms in February 2012.  Here are the particulars—

When:  Saturday, February 4, 2012

Where:  A private home near 5th and Sheridan in Denver. 

Times/Sessions:

Beginner class runs from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Ed teaches hand technique on the congas, ashiko & djembe.  He also includes learning the tumbao, the basic pattern for Salsa music.

Ensemble runs from 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Appropriate for beginner and continuing students, this session is for those who wish to participate in the Salsa (Afro Cuban) percussion section, which would include congas, bongos, timbales, hand bell, maracas, guiro, & claves.

Costs:

Beginner          $20
Ensemble         $30
Both                 $40

Ed accepts both cash and check (made payable to him) on the date of the event.

Percussion needed:

Conga or djembe. 

A little about Ed.  Check out his website and Facebook pages!

From his website: “Ed Contreras has performed and taught percussion for over thirty years….”  http://www.edcontreras.com/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=513024115#!/profile.php?id=513024115&sk=wall

Registration:

Please email me at HMTrencher@aol.com if you wish to attend--there are still a handful of spaces still available!- I will need your full name, contact email, telephone number (cell preferred) and which sessions you'll be attending.

 

Helen's Favorite Links

www.storydrum.com

Check out Sondra Singer’s website for information on her performances and CD of original stories.

www.bighaired.com

Christy Wessler has been my vocal coach and good friend since the fall of 2001. She's quite the show-woman!

www.spuds-audiobooks.com/index.php

Cindy Hall is a very good friend, actor and voice artist who offers downloadable literary classics available in MP3 format for college students.

www.aecstudios.com

Brian McCulley and John Crockett are my acting coaches and run a fine operation. I am so appreciative to be a part of this studio.

www.storysmith.com

Susan Marie Frontczak is a fabulous storyteller, performer and coach. She has coached me through the development of the various versions of my one-woman/living history on the formative years of Golda Meir.

www.sunfluersjewelrydesigns.com

Barbara Giordano is a close friend and artist who creates hand-beaded jewelry and gifts. Specialties include meaningful awareness designs, artwork pendants, and spiritual healing.