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whiLe basking in The wondeRs oF MUsiC.

druM aWay box ouT 2014
(Volunteers programme)
on a Cajon! the cajon society by beAtAbox Group presents boxoUt 2014
singapores inaugural cajon Festival, an unconventional arts and music
festival which primarily focuses on cajon around other hand drums.

beAtAbox Group, a social enterprise which specialises in cajon
originating from peru, the cajón (pronounced carhon), also training & making, is looking for committed csc members and public
known as a box drum, is a six-sided, box-shaped musical instrument. offcers as volunteers for boxoUt 2014. selected volunteers will
played by slapping the front or rear faces with the hands, fngers, or undergo a sponsored cajon training and will be assigned to various
sometimes various implements such as brushes, mallets, or sticks, voluntary roles such as cajon ambassadors, team leaders and ushers
the music possibilities are endless! in this workshop, youll discover at box oUt. the sponsored training will commence in April 2014.
the history of the cajon, proper posture and playing techniques.
Learn to play the three main tones on the cajon and more! in preparation for the event, the cajon society will bring together
200 cajon ambassadors to be assigned to teach representatives from
date: 6 saturdays, 5 Apr to 10 may 14 various charitable organisations and benefciaries to put up a cajon
Time: 11am 12pm performance at boxoUt 2014.
venue: scape
Fees: member $92, members Guest/public offcer $98 come join us for a great social cause!
cajon instruments will be provided for the class Closing date for volunteers Programme: 19 mar 14
Contact: serene cho at 6391 5620 or serenecho@csc.sg please contact serene cho at 6391 5620 for more details.
register by: 23 mar 14 please log on to www.beatabox.com.sg for more information on
boxoUt 2014.

exPlore MuSICal PoSSIbIlITIeS
on The dizi

the dizi may look like a simple instrument but a lot of skills and techniques are involved to
create pleasing music. in this comprehensive series of lessons, you ll learn how to care for your
dizi, holding techniques, note reading, diaphragmatic breathing, fngering, slurring articulation
and more! instructor mr chye Yong seng has many years of teaching and performing experience,
ensuring that you will get the most out of your lessons.

date: 10 Wednesdays, 2 Apr to 4 Jun 14
Time: 7pm 8pm
venue: club csc @ tessensohn
Fees: member $130, members Guest/public offcer $140 (Fees include materials)
participants can purchase the instrument from the instructor at $43 per set.
register by: 24 mar 14