99 DRUMS!

Music & Cultural Camp
For Youth Ages 9-15
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
April 15, 16, 17, 2005
Presented by Accessible Arts, Inc.
at Kansas State School for the Blind, K.C., Kansas
 
What is 99 Drums?
A weekend of interactive music and dance workshops exploring the arts, history, customs, and food of West African, Native American, Slavic, and Caribbean cultures. Workshops and performances will be presented by professional artists from the Traditional Music Society, (with Bird Fleming, Artistic Direcctor for 99 Drums), Accessible Arts, local ethnic communities and storytellers.
Who Can Attend?
Children ages 9-15 from across the state of Kansas and
the Kansas City metropolitan area.
 
When Does It Happen?
4:00 PM Friday, April 15 to
5:30 PM Sunday, April 17, 2005
How Much Does It Cost?
$50 if registered by April 7th;
$75 after April 7th on a space available basis.
Cost includes 11 workshops, 6 meals and 2 overnight stays! (Scholarships available; must request in writing by April 7th)
Presented by Accessible Arts, Inc.
in collaboration with
Kansas State School for the Blind,
Traditional Music Society, YWCA of Greater Kansas City
On the weekend of April 15-17, 2005, 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, Spril 17th 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 essential to this program. 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
SPECIAL NOTE TO PARENTS!
Please fill out the form on the next page. Send it and your check to the address at the bottom right. A registration packet will be sent to you. It is our intention to accomodate children of all abilities, but we need your help. If your child requires one-on-one attention, no registration fee will be charged for a personal attendant. Accessible Arts cannot provide personal attendants; families must arrange for them. Children using wheelchairs must be able to transfer by themselves or the family must provide a personal attendant. Nursing staff will be on hand to administer medications.
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.
  • Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation
  • Theresa Foundation
 

Please provide the information requested 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 type or clearly print all information & feel free to duplicate this form)


Name_______________________________________________

Age_______ Male_______Female_______

Parent/Guardian_______________________________________

Address_____________________________________________

City, State, Zip________________________________________

Phone (work)________________ (home)___________________

Phone (cell)_________________ e-mail____________________

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

Dietary restrictions____________________________________

Name of requested roommate___________________________

List special needs related to visual impairment, mobility, developmental, mental or other disabilities (see note on previous page) _______________________________________________

____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

Early registration by April 7th:
_____ (# of children) x $50 = _________

_____ Enclosed is my letter requesting a scholarship

Registration after April 7th:
______ (# of children) x $75 = _________

(no scholarships will be given after April 7th)
Please send this form and your check payable to
Accessible Arts, Inc., 1100 State Ave., Kansas City, KS 66102