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Twenty years ago I was introduced to Eugene Yaw Amponsah. Yaw taught at the camp that summer and then encouraged me to take a group of students to study with his father, Koo Nimo, in Kumasi. It was the beginning of a twenty year relationship with Koo and his group. Since that time Vashon Percussion … Continue reading BIG NEWS! Vashon Percussion 20 year anniversary trip to visit our friends in Ghana. Koo Nimo we are on the way!

Drum Campers, Both sessions, the day camp July 22 - 26, and DRUM CAMP July 29 - August 3, are now open for registration. There are paradiddles in the trees and we are getting excited for another groove filled summer. Plan your summer to camp in the woods and make a deep dive into developing … Continue reading Official 28th DRUM CAMP, 2025 Registration open!!

Drum Campers, Both sessions, the day camp July 18-21, and DRUM CAMP July 25-30, are now open for registration. There are paradiddles in the trees and we are getting excited for another groove filled summer. Plan your summer to camp in the woods and make a deep dive into developing your skills with us, see … Continue reading 27th DRUM CAMP, 2023 Registration open!!

Dear Drum Campers, Both sessions, the day camp July 19-22, and DRUM CAMP July 26-31, are now open for registration. There are paradiddles in the trees and we are getting excited for another groove filled summer. Plan your summer to camp in the woods and make a deep dive into developing your skills with us, … Continue reading Year 26 Registration Open!

Dear Vashon Percussion Family, We want to drum with you this summer! Many options are available to join Vashon Percussion for our spring and summer programming. Get a discount when you sign up for our seasonal workshop paired with a summer camp, and don't forget there's Early Bird pricing for Drum Camp, so register before May … Continue reading Join BOSS DRUMMERS

Dear Vashon Percussion Family, The time has come to register for Drum Camp! As we continue to grow, we are happy to announce that we will offer Early Bird pricing for this summer's camps. So, get your paradiddles ready and register before May 19! Drum Camp: July 18-20 & 24-29: Retreat to the woods of Vashon … Continue reading Drum Camp Registration is Open!

Dear Vashon Percussion Family, Happy New Year! All of us at Vashon Percussion hope that your 2018 has gotten off to a wonderful start. We have been busy making plans for the next year of Vashon Percussion and are happy to announce the following opportunities for students... February 24-25, Winter Workshop - Traditional Kete Rhythms … Continue reading Winter 2018 Workshop – REGISTRATION OPEN

It's here - Registration is open for the Fall 2017 Workshop! The Fall 2017 Workshop will be a great opportunity for students of all ages to hone their technical skills. High school students who are interested in joining the new Vashon Percussion drumline, BOSS DRUMMERS, in the winter/spring of 2018 are highly encouraged to apply. … Continue reading Fall Workshop

Dear Drummers, Thank you so much for making Summer 21 one of the best that Vashon Percussion has seen yet. The annual Drum Camp was a great success with 7 new campers, marching in the Strawberry Festival Parade for the first time, and taking a dip in the Sound at Dockton just like in the … Continue reading Summer Updates

Drum Camp 2017! The 21st year is upon us with all the vibrancy we hoped. Five returning campers and seven new arrived this morning to set up their tents and were starting warm-up in no time. Students are looking forward to a master class with Emmy Ulmer later the afternoon and are already sounding great … Continue reading Drum Camp Has Begun!