**Percussion Workshop for Children
by Jessica “Tiger Paw” Marcus

Sat. November 3,  10-11am (For Children 7-10, Fee:  $10)
East Hawaii Cultural Center

Children will explore basic notes on the drums, timing exercises, techniques and a rhythm from Brazil and Africa. 

Jessica Marcus “Tiger Paw” has been dedicated to the rhythmic art of Conga Drumming for over 25 years.  After attending the Berklee School of Music in Boston, Jessica went on to study at the Escuela Nacional de Danza Moderna y Folkorica in Havana, Cuba. She sought further training with some of the most revered drumming masters in the world, including, Baba Olatungi, Obo Addy and André Chacón. Jessica has performed with a diverse and exciting list of artists: Jesse Colin Young, Taj Mahal, Obo Ady, The Vukani Maeuthu Choir, jazz trombonist Bill Waltrous, guitarist Bruce Langhorne (Mr. Tambourine Man), Reverend James Cleveland and the Northern California Gospel Choir, the San Francisco City Chorus, and was part of the Drum Ensemble for Nelson Mandela's appearance at the Oakland Coliseum.  She has taught in various places on the U.S. mainland.  She has taught drumming in Konawaena Elementary School, Honaunau School and the Waldorf School in Kona.  She has performed at the Aloha Theatre with Jesse Colin Young and performed with her own group, The Tiger Paw Ensemble.