With practiced uniformity in rock steady rhythms created by swift hand movements, the West African Drum Ensemble and special guests the Kingsmen Alumni Corps Drumline guided the audience into beats varying from the aural tradition to a military-esque marching band style of sound Wednesday in Dailey Theatre.
The stage erupted in a sequence of rhythms as the University of La Verne’s West African Drum Ensemble filled the small Dailey Theatre with the reverberating sounds of 16 sets of hands harmoniously pounding on drums of varying sizes and colors Tuesday night.
The Music Department and Associated Student Federation Forum have joined forces to form a new university pep band, with a debut planned for the upcoming homecoming game and festivities.
The University of La Verne’s choir, consisting of 45 undergraduate students, wrapped up its five day tour with a performance Sunday at the La Verne Church of the Brethren.