***Artwork by Sean Branagan**
 
What is 99 Drums?
A weekend of hands-on music and dance workshops exploring the arts, history, customs, and food of West African, Native American, Mexican, and Caribbean cultures. Workshops and performances will be presented by professional artists from the Traditional Music Society, Pelathe Community Resource Center, Fiesta Mexicana, Hmong Dancers and storyteller Milton Gray. Bird Fleming of Traditional Music Society is the Artistic Director for the event.
Who Can Attend?
Children ages 7-16 from across the state of Kansas and
the Kansas City metropolitan area.


Children and artists prepare for Native American Dancing.
 
When Does It Happen?
4:00 PM Friday, April 25 to
5:30 PM Sunday, April 27, 2003
How Much Does It Cost?
$35 if registered by April 17th;
$50 after April 17th on a space available basis.
Cost includes 11 workshops, 6 meals and 2 overnight stays! (Scholarships are available)
Presented by Accessible Arts, Inc.
in collaboration with
Kansas State School for the Blind,
Traditional Music Society, KanArts, YWCA of Greater Kansas City, Fiesta Mexicana and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.
On the weekend of April 25-27, 2003, 99 Drums will bring together a group of children (including at-risk youth, children with disabilities, and their non-disabled peers) to experience music and dance in a celebration of diverse cultures in an inclusive environment.

The 99 Drums weekend will culminate with a free public performance on Sunday at 3:30 PM in the gym on the campus of the Kansas State School for the Blind. Families and the public are invited. Children will be finished with all activities at 5:30 PM, Sunday afternoon.

Adult volunteers are needed. Training will occur before the event. If you’re interested, please call the number below or e-mail us at Accessible Arts.

For more information call:
Accessible Arts, (913) 281-1133
or e-mail accarts@accessiblearts.org
Visit our website at www.accessiblearts.org
Pat Conway teaches Caribbean drumming.

A Special Thanks to our Sponsors!
This program is presented in part by the Kansas Arts Commission, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.

The content of 99 Drums was developed in part through funding provided by the central office of VSA arts, under an award from the U.S. Department of Education. However, the content does not necessarily reflect the policy of the US Department of Education and endorsement should not be assumed.

•Greater Kansas City Community Foundation—
Community Arts Fund
•Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation
•Theresa Foundation
 

Please fill out the application below.
Send it and your check to the address at the bottom.
A confirmation and registration/info packet
will be sent to you.
99 Drums Application
(please print all information & feel free to duplicate this form)
Name_____________________________________Age_______

Parent/Guardian_______________________________________

Address_____________________________________________

City, State, Zip________________________________________

Phone (day)__________________ (evening)________________

Phone (cell)__________________ e-mail___________________

If you DO NOT wish parent/guardian name to be added to our Accessible Arts mailing list please check here _____

Emergency contact__________________Phone______________

Special diet needs______________________________________

Specify any special needs related to visual impairment, mobility, developmental, mental or other disabilities. Please state if a personal attendant is needed.

____________________________________________________

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Special medications____________________________________

Early registration by April 17th:
_____ (# of children) x $35 = _________
Registration after April 17th:
______ (# of children) x $50 = _________
Please send this form and your check payable to
Accessible Arts, Inc., 1100 State Ave., Kansas City, KS 66102