Browsing Archive: July, 2012
Posted by WDA Team on Tuesday, July 31, 2012,
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What a brilliant weekend it's been in Wiltshire England, at the WOMAD Festival's 30th anniversary. Drum circles, drumming workshops and incredible performances. Here at the World Drumming Association, we decided to mark the anniversary by giving honorary membership to our favourite drummer on the bill. Womad veteran and WDA Drum Tutor Alan Raw was at the festival to meet the drummers and present the membership. For Alan this was his 18th time at Womad, when asked about his commitment to the f...
Posted by WDA Team on Sunday, July 22, 2012,
Pictures now in from the UK Centre Stage Final, with the Drummers being awarded their World Drumming Association Certificates, from WDA Tutor and Session Drummer; Isaac Heywood from WDA Recommended Academy "Rock School UK". The event was a brilliant success; over 1300 people turned up, £25000.00 raised for Martin House Children's Hospice and the bands played their harts out. The winning band Glassbody will now have a professional video made by Shot By Sodium, a consultation and support from...
Posted by WDA Team on Sunday, July 22, 2012,
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WDA Board Member Darren Squires, was commissioned to compose a rhythm for the arrival of the Olympic Torch. The rhythm was then taught to the crowds who lined the streets to welcome the torch by Darren and his workshop facilitators. When the torch arrived at The Deep Submarium, the beat was played under water by a diver surounded by sharks.. Continue reading ...
Posted by WDA Team on Tuesday, July 17, 2012,
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Posted by WDA Team on Sunday, July 15, 2012,
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Posted by WDA Team on Thursday, July 12, 2012,
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Free Hardware Bag worth £50 with all Sonor Drum Kits at Strung Out Audio this weekend (14th & 15th July 2012) Plus free sticks with every purchase in store or telephone/mail order. Continue reading ...
UK music retailer Strung Out Audio have agreed a 10% discount for all World Drumming Association Members. the offer is available in their Hull UK store and on all telephone/mail orders. You just need to quote your unique WDA Member discount code when ordering.
http://www.strungoutaudio.co.uk They stock Vic Firth, Regal Tip, Sonor and many more. Continue reading ...
Posted by WDA Team on Wednesday, July 11, 2012,
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Yes we now have a new Drumming Association Facebook Page. Please "Like" it and write your news and view on our timeline.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-World-Drumming-Association/184197075044940Photos of your kits are always welcome too. Continue reading ...
Posted by WDA Team on Wednesday, July 11, 2012,
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Our new online news paper in now up and running. With Chad Smith talking Meatballs Read Drumming Daily on http://paper.li/Drumming_Assn/1341915011and be sure to subscribe. Continue reading ...
A new Community Interest Company by the name of VolYouMe based in Hull UK are helping families on low incomes and people with disabilities access music. Simon Lewis of VolYouMe said "We try to help people to achieve what they want through music and within their community." "We are a not for profit organisation, so all of our effort goes into helping people." VolYouMe provide subsidised musical services such as lessons, PA hire, recording & production and even help you to recycle your instrumen...
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