Classes & Events
Rhythm Basics with Maddy Summer 4 Week Series Begins!
Rhythm Basics with Maddy
July 2025 | 4 Week Series | beginners welcomed
Haven’t been in a music class since elementary school? Join Maddy Scotto to review some basic rhythm reading and terminology! Topics explored will include rhythm reading and dictation, time signatures, and polyrhythm. Beginners as well as students with some music background are very welcomed!
Maddy Scotto has been drumming with EarthBeat Music since 2018, studying with Chelsie Henderson, Wayne White, Adam Witt as well as Master Drummers Bolokada Conde, M'Bemba Bangoura and Sayon Camara. She has been teaching General Music PK-5 and Chorus in Schenectady City Schools for almost 20 years and has been a Music Director for shows with the Corinth and Glens Falls Theatre Guilds.
Event Details
WHEN: 4 Wednesdays | July 9 - 30 | 5:00-6:15 pm
WHERE: EarthBeat Music
FACILITATOR: Maddy Scotto
COST + REGISTER: $100 | Email Maddy to register!
EarthBeat Community Drum + Song Circle
EarthBeat Community Drum + Song Circle
Thursdays during Summer months | donation baseD*
*Donations accepted for local social justice + environmental organizations
On Thursday evenings throughout the Summer we will bask in the beats and sing with joyful voices at the magical Fish Creek Marina Pavilion. Bring a chair, a drum or other percussion, a song to share and/or dance along! These circles are rain or shine as we are under cover.
Event Details
WHEN: June 26 — August 7 | 6:30-7:30 pm
WHERE: Fish Creek Marina Pavilion (behind Harvest and Hearth)
FACILITATOR: Kathleen McGowan and Drum in Joy Rhythm Sisters
COST + REGISTER: Donations accepted for various community organizations. No registration necessary.
EarthBeat Community Drum + Song Circle
EarthBeat Community Drum + Song Circle
Thursdays during Summer months | donation baseD*
*Donations accepted for local social justice + environmental organizations
On Thursday evenings throughout the Summer we will bask in the beats and sing with joyful voices at the magical Fish Creek Marina Pavilion. Bring a chair, a drum or other percussion, a song to share and/or dance along! These circles are rain or shine as we are under cover.
Event Details
WHEN: June 26 — August 7 | 6:30-7:30 pm
WHERE: Fish Creek Marina Pavilion (behind Harvest and Hearth)
FACILITATOR: Paul Postiglione
COST + REGISTER: Donations accepted for various community organizations. No registration necessary.
EarthBeat Community Drum + Song Circle
EarthBeat Community Drum + Song Circle
Thursdays during Summer months | donation baseD*
*Donations accepted for local social justice + environmental organizations
On Thursday evenings throughout the Summer we will bask in the beats and sing with joyful voices at the magical Fish Creek Marina Pavilion. Bring a chair, a drum or other percussion, a song to share and/or dance along! These circles are rain or shine as we are under cover.
Event Details
WHEN: June 26 — August 7 | 6:30-7:30 pm
WHERE: Fish Creek Marina Pavilion (behind Harvest and Hearth)
FACILITATOR: Wayne White
COST + REGISTER: Donations accepted for various community organizations. No registration necessary.
EarthBeat Community Drum + Song Circle
EarthBeat Community Drum + Song Circle
Thursdays during Summer months | donation baseD*
*Donations accepted for local social justice + environmental organizations
On Thursday evenings throughout the Summer we will bask in the beats and sing with joyful voices at the magical Fish Creek Marina Pavilion. Bring a chair, a drum or other percussion, a song to share and/or dance along! These circles are rain or shine as we are under cover.
Event Details
WHEN: June 26 — August 7 | 6:30-7:30 pm
WHERE: Fish Creek Marina Pavilion (behind Harvest and Hearth)
FACILITATOR: Chelsie Henderson with Drum in Joy + Strum in Joy students
COST + REGISTER: Donations accepted for various community organizations. No registration necessary.
EarthBeat Community Drum + Song Circle
EarthBeat Community Drum + Song Circle
Thursdays during Summer months | donation baseD*
*Donations accepted for local social justice + environmental organizations
On Thursday evenings throughout the Summer we will bask in the beats and sing with joyful voices at the magical Fish Creek Marina Pavilion. Bring a chair, a drum or other percussion, a song to share and/or dance along! These circles are rain or shine as we are under cover.
Event Details
WHEN: June 26 — August 7 | 6:30-7:30 pm
WHERE: Fish Creek Marina Pavilion (behind Harvest and Hearth)
FACILITATOR: Tamara Woolsey with Adam Witt
COST + REGISTER: Donations accepted for various community organizations. No registration necessary.
Djembe Technique Workshop with The Djembe Lab
Djembe Technique Workshop
with The Djembe Lab | Taught by drum builder + instructor Wayne White
Bring your djembe and get ready to stretch your playing! Participants will start with a warm up, then will learn/review tuning basics. This will be followed by a drumming class based around a traditional West African rhythm.
Event Details
WHEN: Sunday, August 10 | 6:30-7:45 pm
WHERE: EarthBeat Music
FACILITATOR: Wayne White
COST: $30
REGISTER: Email Wayne to register!
Autumn Equinox Frame Drumming Workshop and Community Drum + Song Circle Celebration
Autumn Equinox Frame Drumming Workshop and Community Drum + Song Circle Celebration
Saratoga Arts made this program possible through the Community Arts Regrant Program, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
Event Details
WHEN: Monday, September 22 | 6:00-7:30 pm
WHERE: Hudson Crossing Park Labyrinth and Pavilion
FACILITATOR: Chelsie Henderson
COST: FREE (donations accepted for various community organizations)
REGISTER: No registration needed — just show up!
Samba Community Club Summer 6 Week Series Begins!
Samba Community Club Summer Series
Summer 2025 | 6 Week Series | ALL LEVELS
Join Colin Eletto and his current North Star Samba students for a 6-week Brazilian Samba Community Club - escola de samba - percussion experience. Come learn the fundamentals and beyond of Samba rhythm as played in the Carnaval parades of Rio de Janeiro. Participants will learn calls and responses, breaks and vocabulary - all the mechanics of a Samba Bateria (ensemble of drummers).
Instruments are provided! Please note that this is a performance group. You must be committed to learning the material with a collective goal of sharing the music in the community as frequently as schedules allow.
Event Details
WHEN: 6 Wednesdays | June 18 - July 23 | 6:30-8:00 pm
WHERE: Waldorf Lower School (June) + Fish Creek Marina Pavilion (July)
FACILITATOR: Colin Eletto
COST + REGISTER: $125 | Email Colin to register!
Drum in Joy Meet Up at Bullard Block Art Walk
Drum in Joy Meet Up at Bullard Block Art Walk
Event Details
WHEN: Saturday, June 14 | 5:30 - 7:00 pm
WHERE: EarthBeat Music
FACILITATOR: Chelsie Henderson
DESCRIPTION: Join Chelsie and Drum in Joy students as we light up Schuylerville during the inaugural Bullard Block Art Walk. Some djembes and percussion will be provided.
COST + REGISTER: FREE! No registration needed.
Djembe Technique Workshop with The Djembe Lab
Djembe Technique Workshop
Taught by drum builder + instructor Wayne White
Bring your djembe and get ready to stretch your playing! Participants will start with a warm up, then will learn/review tuning basics. This will be followed by a drumming class based around a traditional West African rhythm.
Event Details
WHEN: Wednesday, June 11 | 6:00-7:30 pm
WHERE: EarthBeat Music
FACILITATOR: Wayne White
COST: $30
REGISTER: Email Wayne to register!
June Grateful Gathering: Introduction to Grateful Living #2
June Grateful Gathering: Introduction to Grateful Living #2
Grateful Gatherings are community conversations with purpose, designed by Grateful Living. Each month we’ll be exploring the transformative practice of living with gratitude.
Event Details
WHEN: Wednesday, June 11 | 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
WHERE: EarthBeat Music | 90 Broad St, Schuylerville, NY
FACILITATOR: Chelsie Henderson
COST + REGISTER: FREE! Email Chelsie to register!
North Star Samba Open Rehearsal
North Star Samba Open Rehearsal
Event Details
Join Colin Eletto and his Samba students for a hands on Samba bateria rehearsal. If you love it, you will be welcomed to join the next Samba class series! For teens and adults.
WHEN: Wednesday, June 4 | 6:30-8:00 pm
WHERE: Waldorf Lower School
COST + REGISTER: FREE! No registration required.
DRUM IN JOY! All Levels Summer 8 Week Series Begins!
Drum in Joy!
Summer 2025 | 8 Week Series | All Levels Option
Join us for Drum in Joy!, an 8-week West African drumming course designed to build confidence, foster community, and promote well-being through the power of music. If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to drum or create music with a group, this is your chance to dive in and experience the joy of playing together.
Your participation includes:
Eight 75-minute classes
Two 45-minute “practice jams”
Weekly recap videos
A Community Celebration + Jam
Discounted 1:1 lesson
VIP access to community events and visiting Master Drummers!
This series is for all levels (beginner to advanced), ages 13+. Limited to 15 students.
Event Details
WHEN: 8 week series | June 3 — July 22 | Tuesdays at 6:15-7:30 pm
WHERE: EarthBeat Music | 90 Broad St, Schuylerville, NY
FACILITATOR: Chelsie Henderson
REGISTER: Email Chelsie to register!
STRUM IN JOY! All Levels Summer 8 Week Series Begins!
Strum in Joy!
Summer 2025 | 8 Week Series
Strum in Joy! is more than just a ukulele class—it’s a welcoming space to explore music and self-expression while building confidence, community, and overall well-being. If ever there was a time that we needed to gather love, kindness, and creativity around ourselves and one another, it is now. Over 8 weeks, you’ll be guided through the fundamentals of ukulele and group singing in a way that’s playful, encouraging, and deeply connecting. Whether you're strumming for the first time or returning to music after a break, this course is your invitation to experience the joy of strumming and singing together.
What to Expect:
Start with the basics of ukulele playing and singing—no experience needed!
Progress to playing as part of a group ensemble.
Celebrate with a final performance and opportunities to play at community events.
Learn a wide variety of musical styles in a welcoming, heart-centered space.
This series is for all levels (beginner to more advanced), ages 13+. Limited to 10 students.
Event Details
WHEN: 8 week series | June 2 — July 21 | Mondays at 4:00-5:15 pm
WHERE: EarthBeat Music | 90 Broad St, Schuylerville, NY
FACILITATOR: Chelsie Henderson
REGISTER: Email Chelsie to register!
DRUM IN JOY! Summer 8 Week Series Performance Track Begins!
Drum in Joy!
Summer 2025 | 8 Week Series | Performance Track Option
Join us for Drum in Joy!, an 8-week West African drumming course designed to build confidence, foster community, and promote well-being through the power of music. If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to drum or create music with a group, this is your chance to dive in and experience the joy of playing together.
Your participation includes:
Eight 75-minute classes
Two 45-minute “practice jams”
Weekly recap videos
A Community Celebration + Jam
Discounted 1:1 lesson
VIP access to community events and visiting Master Drummers!
This series is for designed for those who show dedication to the technique, music, culture and history, and are ready to continue building upon their strong foundation of rhythms and skills.
*There will be a short audition to join.
This series is for experienced drummers, ages 13+. Limited to 10 students.
Event Details
WHEN: 8 week series | June 1 — July 20 | Sundays at 5:00-6:15 pm
WHERE: EarthBeat Music | 90 Broad St, Schuylerville, NY
FACILITATOR: Chelsie Henderson
REGISTER: Email Chelsie to register!
North Star Samba Flashmob at Beekman Street Art Fair
North Star Samba Flashmob at Beekman Street Art Fair
Event Details
Join Colin Eletto and his Samba students as we bring a brand new Samba bateria to the Beekman Street Arts Fair!
WHEN: Sunday, June 1 | 2:30-3:00 pm
WHERE: Frederick Allen Elks Lodge | Beekman Street Art Fair
Drum in Joy Meet Up + Workshop at Cambridge Farmer’s Market
Drum in Joy Meet Up + Workshop
Event Details
Join Chelsie and Drum in Joy students as we brighten up the Cambridge Farmer’s Market with some sweet beats! Bring a chair, and a djembe if you have one. There will be some extra djembes and percussion to share. Weather dependent; this workshop will be canceled if it rains.
WHEN: Sunday, June 1 | 11:30 am - 12:45 pm
WHERE: Cambridge Farmer's Market
FACILITATOR: Chelsie Henderson
COST + REGISTER: FREE! No registration needed.
May Grateful Gathering: Introduction to Grateful Living
May Grateful Gathering: Introduction to Grateful Living
Grateful Gatherings are community conversations with purpose, designed by Grateful Living. Each month we’ll be exploring the transformative practice of living with gratitude.
Event Details
WHEN: Wednesday, May 28 | 11:00-12:15 pm
WHERE: EarthBeat Music | 90 Broad St, Schuylerville, NY
FACILITATOR: Chelsie Henderson
COST: FREE
REGISTER: Email Chelsie to register!
All Levels Dunduns Intensive with Bolokada Conde
All Levels Dunduns Intensive
with Master Drummer, Bolokada Conde
You will need a dundun and sticks for this workshop. Email Chelsie if you need to rent ($10 fee).
This is a beginner-friendly workshop open to teens & adults. Limited to 16 students.
Event Details
WHEN: Thursday, May 15 | 4:00-5:15 pm
WHERE: Village of Victory Hall
FACILITATOR: Master Drummer, Bolokada Conde
COST: $30
REGISTER: Email Chelsie to register!
West African Drumming Workshop with Bolokada Conde
West African Drumming Workshop
with Master Drummer, Bolokada Conde
You will need a djembe for this workshop. Email Chelsie if you need to rent one ($10 fee).
This is a beginner-friendly workshop open to teens & adults. Limited to 16 students.
Event Details
WHEN: Wednesday, May 14 | 4:00-5:15 pm
WHERE: EarthBeat Music | 90 Broad St, Schuylerville, NY
FACILITATOR: Master Drummer, Bolokada Conde
COST: $30
REGISTER: Email Chelsie to register!
Bolokada Conde Mini-Retreat
Bolokada Mini-Retreat!
with Master Drummer, Bolokada Conde
Learn djembe AND traditional dunduns parts for two Malinke rhythms, including arrangements, solos and echauffements, plus songs and the rich history and cultural context of all.
Students must commit to all three workshops.
For experienced djembe/dunduns players. Limited to 14 students.
Event Details
WHEN: Tuesday, May 13 — Thursday, May 15 | 6:00-8:00 pm all 3 evenings
WHERE: T & W — EarthBeat Music | TH — Village of Victory Hall
FACILITATOR: Master Drummer, Bolokada Conde
COST: $125
REGISTER: Email Chelsie to register!
West African Drumming Workshop with Bolokada Conde
West African Drumming Workshop
with Master Drummer, Bolokada Conde
You will need a djembe for this workshop. Email Chelsie if you need to rent one ($10 fee).
This is a beginner-friendly workshop open to teens & adults. Limited to 16 students.
Event Details
WHEN: Tuesday, May 13 | 4:00-5:15 pm
WHERE: EarthBeat Music | 90 Broad St, Schuylerville, NY
FACILITATOR: Master Drummer, Bolokada Conde
COST: $30
REGISTER: Email Chelsie to register!
Djembe Tuning & Drumming Workshop with The Djembe Lab
Djembe Tuning & Drumming Workshop
with The Djembe Lab | Taught by drum builder + instructor Wayne White
Bring your djembe and get ready to stretch your playing! Participants will start with a warm up, then will learn/review tuning basics. This will be followed by a drumming class based around a traditional West African rhythm.
Event Details
WHEN: Wednesday, May 7 | 6:00-7:30 pm
WHERE: EarthBeat Music
FACILITATOR: Wayne White
COST: $30
REGISTER: Email Wayne to register!
World Labyrinth Day Drum Circle
World Labyrinth Day Drum Circle
Join our EarthBeat Music Drum in Joy community for a sunset drum circle at Hudson Crossing Park to conclude World Labyrinth Day celebrations!
Drumming, singing, and dancing are all encouraged! This all-ages event requires no prior experience—bring your percussion instruments, clap your hands, or simply come and enjoy the rhythm as we celebrate our first outdoor drumming circle of 2025!
Event Details
WHEN: Saturday, May 3 | 6:30-7:30 pm
WHERE: Hudson Crossing Park Labyrinth
FACILITATOR: Kathleen McGowan
COST: FREE
REGISTER: Email Chelsie to register!