Justin Holmes (center) adds tap dancing into the mix during the “History of the Drum” event Thursday at Idyllwild Arts. Musicians providing rhythm for Holmes are (from left) Bob Boss on guitar, Marshall Hawkins on bass, Toby Williams on drums and Najite on African drums. Photo by Jenny Kirchner
Justin Holmes (center) adds tap dancing into the mix during the “History of the Drum” event Thursday at Idyllwild Arts. Musicians providing rhythm for Holmes are (from left) Bob Boss on guitar, Marshall Hawkins on bass, Toby Williams on drums and Najite on African drums. Photo by Jenny Kirchner
Idyllwild Arts students played with some of music’s finest Thursday during a tribute to Black History Month. Musicians gathered to teach about the history of the drum from Africa to modern-day jazz. Marshall Hawkins organized and produced the event, which filled the Idyllwild Arts Theatre. Photo by Jenny Kirchner
Idyllwild Arts students played with some of music’s finest Thursday during a tribute to Black History Month. Musicians gathered to teach about the history of the drum from Africa to modern-day jazz. Marshall Hawkins organized and produced the event, which filled the Idyllwild Arts Theatre.
Photo by Jenny Kirchner
Idyllwild Arts Jazz students performed at the Winter Jazz Concert on Tuesday night a week ago on campus. The theater was filled to the brim with fellow students, parents and visitors. Photo by Jenny Kirchner
Idyllwild Arts Jazz students performed at the Winter Jazz Concert on Tuesday night a week ago on campus. The theater was filled to the brim with fellow students, parents and visitors. Photo by Jenny Kirchner