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African Gyils

January 17 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

African Gyils a Program Designed for Adults!
Jan. 17th, 6:30 pm in the Batesville Middle School Music Room

The gyil is a West African xylophone created by the Dagaba people, typically played during formal ceremonies and recreational dancing. The BCSC is fortunate to have a set of authentic, hand-crafted gyils from Ghana and they are used daily. Join us for an evening of exciting, inclusive, and unified music-making as we discover the possibilities of the gyil and learn several traditional tunes that combine drums, shakers, bells, and vocals! No musical experience is required _ anyone can play an instrument!
This special event is sponsored by the Batesville Area Arts Council, the Batesville Middle School and the Batesville Memorial Public Library.

Details

Date:
January 17
Time:
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Website:
https://ebatesville.com/events

Organizer

Batesville Memorial Public Library
Phone:
(812) 934-4706
Email:
info@ebatesville.com
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Venue

Batesville Middle School
201 N Mulberry St
Batesville, Indiana 47006 + Google Map
Phone:
8129343010
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African Gyils a Program Designed for Adults!
Jan. 17th, 6:30 pm in the Batesville Middle School Music Room

The gyil is a West African xylophone created by the Dagaba people, typically played during formal ceremonies and recreational dancing. The BCSC is fortunate to have a set of authentic, hand-crafted gyils from Ghana and they are used daily. Join us for an evening of exciting, inclusive, and unified music-making as we discover the possibilities of the gyil and learn several traditional tunes that combine drums, shakers, bells, and vocals! No musical experience is required _ anyone can play an instrument!
This special event is sponsored by the Batesville Area Arts Council, the Batesville Middle School and the Batesville Memorial Public Library.