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Winter/Spring2023
Date Location Info
March 6, 2023   Seabrook, SC Artist-in-Residence
Whale Branck Elementary School
November 4 - 8
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Fall2022
Date Location Info
September 19, 2022   Rockport, MA Artist-in-Residence
Rockport High School
September 19 - 22
September 19, 2022   Beverly, MA Artist-in-Residence
Endicott College
September 19, 24
September 29, 2022   Winona, MN World Music Concert Series
Winona State University
September 29, 6:00 pm
October 3, 2022   Bogota, Colombia, South America Artist-in-Residence
Colegio Nueva Granada
October 3 - 7, 2022
October 24, 2022   Montauk, NY Artist-in-Residence
Montauk Public School
October 24 - 28
November 7, 2022   Tucumcari, NM Artist-in-Residence
Tucumcari Elementary School
November 7 - 11
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Summer2022
Date Location Info
August 29, 2022   Omaha, NE Artist-in-Residence
Bryan Elementary School
August 29 - September 2, 2022
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Summer2020
Date Location Info
August 23, 2020   Accra, Ghana Collaboration with Abibigromma,
National Dance Company,
and the Ghana National Symphony Orchestra
Ghana National Theatre
August 23 - 24
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Winter/Spring2020
Date Location Info
January 13, 2020   St. Paul, MN Macalester African Music Ensemble
January shows for Schools
January 13 - 17
For information call 651-276-5113
or email macalesterame@gmail.com
January 21, 2020   Santa Barbara, CA Artist-in-Residence
Montecito Union School
January 21 – 24
January 27, 2020   Santa Barbara, CA Artist-in-Residence
Montecito Union School
January 27 – 31
February 1, 2020   Minneapolis, MN Luminary Loppet Performance
Lake of the Isles
February 1
February 18, 2020   Mounds View, MN Artist-in-Residence
Pinewood Elementary School
February 18 - 28
March 2, 2020   Rockport, MA Artist-in-Residence
Rockport Elementary School
March 2 - 6
March 9, 2020   Kenmore, WA Artist-in-Residence
Kenmore Elementary School
March 9 - 13
March 26, 2020   Bogota, Colombia Artist-in-Residence
Colegio Nueva Granada
March 26 - April 3
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Fall2019
Date Location Info
September 26, 2019   Winona, MN World Music Concert Series
Winona State University
September 26, 6:00 pm
September 30, 2019   Warroad, MN Artist-in-Residence
Warroad Public Schools
September 30 - October 4
October 21, 2019   Montauk, NY Artist-in-Residence
Montauk Public School
October 21 - 25
November 4, 2019   Tucumcari, NM Artist-in-Residence
Tucumcari Elementary School
November 4 - 8
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Summer2019
Date Location Info
June 10, 2019   Slippery Rock, PA World Music Drumming Workshop
June 10 - 14
For more information contact: http://www.worldmusicdrumming.com/workshop.html
June 17, 2019   St. Paul, MN Summer Workshop
University of St Thomas
Brady Educational Center (BEC)
June 17 - 21
for more information email
bhjohnson@stthomas.edu
June 23, 2019   Waukesha, WI World Music Drumming Workshop
June 23 - 28
For more information contact: http://www.worldmusicdrumming.com/workshop.html
July 8, 2019   Northport, NY World Music Drumming Workshop
July 8 - 12
For more information contact: http://www.worldmusicdrumming.com/workshop.html
July 22, 2019   Lincoln, NE World Music Drumming Workshop
July 22 - 26
For more information contact: http://www.worldmusicdrumming.com/workshop.html
July 29, 2019   Bothell, WA World Music Drumming Workshop
July 29 - August 2
For more information contact: http://www.worldmusicdrumming.com/workshop.html
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Winter/Spring2019
Date Location Info
January 22, 2019   Santa Barbara, CA Artist-in-Residence
Montecito Union School
January 22 – January 25
January 28, 2019   Santa Barbara, CA Artist-in-Residence
Montecito Union School
January 28 – February 1
February 16, 2019   St. Paul, MN Macalester African Music Ensemble
Black History Month Concert
Mairs Hall, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center
Macalester College
8:00 pm FREE
February 18, 2019   Deerfield, NH Artist-in-Residence
Deerfield Community School
February 18 - 22
March 4, 2019   Rockport, MA Artist-in-Residence
Rockport High School
March 4 - 8
March 11, 2019   Kenmore, WA Artist-in-Residence
Kenmore Elementary School
March 11 - 15
April 8, 2019   Forest Lake, MN Artist-in-Residence
Forest Lake Elementary
April 8 - 25
May 4, 2019   St. Paul, MN Macalester African Music Ensemble
Spring Concert
Mairs Hall, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center
Macalester College
8:00 pm FREE
May 6, 2019   St. Paul, MN Artist-in-Residence
Obama Elementary School
May 6 - 10
May 13, 2019   Red Wing, MN Artist-in-Residence
Burnside Elementary School
May 13 - 14
May 16, 2019   Buffalo, MN Artist-in-Residence
Discovery Elementary School
May 16 - 23
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Fall2018
Date Location Info
September 13, 2018   Winona, MN World Music Concert Series
Winona State University
September 13, 6:00 pm
October 22, 2018   Montauk, NY Artist-in-Residence
Montauk Public School
October 22 - 26
October 29, 2018   Bow, New Hampshire Artist-in-Residence
Bow Elementary School
October 29 - November 2
November 18, 2018   Forest Lake, MN Macalester African Music Ensemble
at Faith Lutheran Church
9:00 AM & 10:00 AM services
December 8, 2018   St. Paul, MN Macalester African Music Ensemble
Fall Concert

Mairs Hall, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center
Macalester College, St. Paul, MN

8:00 pm (FREE)
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Summer2018
Date Location Info
June 18, 2018   St. Paul, MN Summer Workshop
University of St Thomas
Brady Educational Center (BEC)
June 18 - 22
for more information email
bhjohnson@stthomas.edu
June 24, 2018   Milwaukee, WI World Music Drumming Workshop
with Will Schmid
June 24 – 29
For more information contact: http://www.worldmusicdrumming.com/workshop.html
July 2, 2018   Ann Arbor, MI Summer Workshop
University of Michigan
School of Music, Theater & Dance
July 2 - 6
July 16, 2018   Northport, NY World Music Drumming Workshop
with Will Schmid
July 16 - 20
For more information contact: http://www.worldmusicdrumming.com/workshop.html
July 23, 2018   Bothell, WA World Music Drumming Workshop
with Will Schmid
July 23 - 27
For more information contact: http://www.worldmusicdrumming.com/workshop.html
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Winter/Spring2018
Date Location Info
January 8, 2018   St. Paul, MN Mac AME January shows for Schools
January 8 - 12, 16 – 17
For information call 651-276-5113
or email macalesterame@gmail.com
January 22, 2018   Santa Barbara, CA Artist-in-Residence
Montecito Union School
January 22 – January 26
January 29, 2018   Santa Barbara, CA Artist-in-Residence
Montecito Union School
January 29 – February 2
February 5, 2018   Minneapolis, MN Guest speaker/Clinician
School of Music, R 225
University of Minnesota
February 5 & 7
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
February 10, 2018   St. Paul, MN Macalester African Music Ensemble
Black History Month Concert
Mairs Hall, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center
Macalester College
8:00 pm FREE
February 12, 2018   Eagan, MN Artist-in-Residence
Glacier Hills Elementary School of Arts & Science
February 12 - 16
March 2, 2018   Sycamore, IL Artist-in-Residence
Harambee Percussion Ensemble
March 2 - 4
March 9, 2018   Lakeland, MN School Assembly Program
Afton-Lakeland Elementary School
1:45 - 2:45 pm
March 12, 2018   Kenmore, WA Artist-in-Residence
Kenmore Elementary School
March 12 – March 16
April 28, 2018   St. Paul, MN Macalester African Music Ensemble
Spring Concert
Mairs Hall, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center
Macalester College
8:00 pm FREE
May 7, 2018   Shoreview, MN Turtle Lake African Music Ensemble Spring Concert
Turtle Lake Elementary School
7:00 pm
May 14, 2018   Red Wing, MN Artist-in-Residence
Burnside Elementary School
May 14 - 15
May 21, 2018   Batesville, IN Artist-in-Residence
Batesville Middle School
May 21 - 25
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Fall2017
Date Location Info
September 28, 2017   Winona, MN World Music Concert Series
Winona State University
September 28, 6:00 pm
October 6, 2017   Duluth, MN Artist-in-Residence
Harbor City International School
October 23, 2017   Montauk, NY Artist-in-Residence
Montauk Public School
October 23 - 27
November 3, 2017   Haysville, KS Assembly/Workshop
Freeman Elementary School
November 6, 2017   Tucumcari, NM Artist-in-Residence
Tucumcari Elementary School
November 6 - 10
November 13, 2017   Wichita, KS Assembly/Workshop
Buckner Performing Arts & Science Magnet Elementary School
December 9, 2017   St. Paul, MN Macalester African Music Ensemble
Fall Concert

Mairs Hall, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center
Macalester College, St. Paul, MN

8:00 pm (FREE)
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Summer2017
Date Location Info
June 5, 2017   Kansas City, KS World Music Drumming Workshop
with Will Schmid
June 5 – 9
For more information contact: http://www.worldmusicdrumming.com/workshop.html
June 19, 2017   St. Paul, MN Summer Workshop
University of St Thomas
Brady Educational Center (BEC)
June 19 - 23
for more information email
bhjohnson@stthomas.edu
June 26, 2017   Oconomowoc, WI World Music Drumming Workshop
with Will Schmid
June 26 – 30
For more information contact: http://www.worldmusicdrumming.com/workshop.html
July 24, 2017   Baltimore, MD World Music Drumming Workshop
with Will Schmid
July 24 - 28
For more information contact: http://www.worldmusicdrumming.com/workshop.html
August 30, 2017   August 30 - 31 Folk and Traditional Arts Panel
MN State Arts Board
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Winter/Spring2017
Date Location Info
January 20, 2017   Mounds View, MN Choir Workshop
Edgewood Middle School
January 22, 2017   Santa Barbara, CA Artist-in-Residence
Montecito Union School
January 22 – January 27
January 30, 2017   Santa Barbara, CA Artist-in-Residence
Montecito Union School
January 30 – February 3
February 6, 2017   Minneapolis, MN Guest speaker/Clinician
School of Music, R 225
University of Minnesota
February 6 & 8
1:00 pm – 2:15 pm
February 6, 2017   St. Michael, MN Demonstration and Workshop
SOAR Regional Arts
St. Michael City Center
4:30 – 5:30 pm
February 11, 2017   St. Paul, MN Macalester African Music Ensemble Black History Month Concert
Mairs Concert Hall, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center, Macalester College
8:00 pm (FREE)
February 13, 2017   Duluth, MN Workshops, Clinics & Master Classes
University of Minnesota, Duluth
Music Department
February 13 - 14
February 16, 2017   Albertville, MN Presentation and Demonstration
SOAR Regional Arts
St. Michael Middle West School
1:15 & 2:15 pm (2 sessions)
February 20, 2017   Pittsfield, NH Artist-in-Residence
Pittsfield Elementary School
February 20 - 24
March 2, 2017   Shoreview, MN Turtle Lake African Music Ensemble Concert
Turtle Lake Elementary School
7:00 pm
March 13, 2017   Lima, Peru Macalester College African Music Ensemble Spring Tour
March 13 - 22
March 27, 2017   Kenmore, WA Artist-in-Residence
Kenmore Elementary School
March 27 – March 31
April 9, 2017   St. Paul, MN Macalester Wind Ensemble Concert with Guest Composer and Performer, Sowah Mensah
Featuring Kunkum by Sowah Mensah
Mairs Hall, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center
Macalester College, St. Paul, MN
7:30 pm (FREE)
April 28, 2017   St. Paul, MN Macalester Orchestra Spring Concert with Guest Composer and Performer, Sowah Mensah
Featuring Agoo by Sowah Mensah
Mairs Hall, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center
Macalester College, St. Paul, MN

8:00 pm (FREE)
April 29, 2017   St. Paul, MN Macalester African Music Ensemble
30th Anniversary Spring Concert with 4 Ghanaian guest dancers and other visiting artists.
Mairs Hall, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center
Macalester College, St. Paul, MN
8:00 pm (FREE)
For information call 651-276-5113 or email macalesterame@gmail.com
May 2, 2017   Shoreview, MN Chippewa Band Concert
Featuring Kunkum by Sowah Mensah
With Chippewa African Music Ensemble
Chippewa Middle School Auditorium
Time TBA
May 5, 2017   Shoreview, MN Chippewa & Turtle Lake African Music Ensemble Spring Concert
Chippewa Middle School Auditorium
6:30 pm
May 8, 2017   Sioux City, IA Artist-in-Residence
Irving Elementary School
May 8 - 12
May 17, 2017   Red Wing, MN Artist-in-Residence
Burnside Elementary School
May 17 - 18
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Fall2016
Date Location Info
October 3, 2016   Darrington, WA Artist-in-Residence
Darrington School District
October 3 - October 7
October 24, 2016   Montauk, NY Artist-in-Residence
Montauk Public School
October 24 - 28
November 4, 2016   Minneapolis, MN Workshop for 7th Grade Choir
City of Lakes Waldorf School
November 9, 2016   Cyprus Artist-in-Residence
European University Cyprus
November 9 - 18
December 3, 2016   St. Paul, MN Macalester African Music Ensemble
Fall Concert

Mairs Hall, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center
Macalester College, St. Paul, MN

8:00 pm (FREE)
December 5, 2016   Glen Dale, WV Artist-in-Residence
John Marshall High School
December 5 - 8
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Summer2016
Date Location Info
June 13, 2016   Iowa City, IA World Music Drumming Workshop
with Will Schmid
June 13 – 17
For more information contact: http://www.worldmusicdrumming.com/workshop.html
June 26, 2016   Oconomowoc, WI World Music Drumming Workshop
with Will Schmid
June 26 – July 1
For more information contact: http://www.worldmusicdrumming.com/workshop.html
July 18, 2016   St. Paul, MN Summer Workshop
University of St Thomas
Brady Educational Center (BEC)
July 18 - 22
for more information email
bhjohnson@stthomas.edu
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Winter/Spring2016
Date Location Info
January 8, 2016   St. Paul, MN Mac AME January shows for Schools
January 8, 11 – 15
For information call 651-276-5113
or email macalesterame@gmail.com
January 17, 2016   Minneapolis, MN Westminster Presbyterian Church
Special music by Mac AME
January 17, 10:30 am service
January 19, 2016   St. Paul, MN Mac AME January shows for Schools
January 19
For information call 651-276-5113
or email macalesterame@gmail.com
January 24, 2016   Santa Barbara, CA Artist-in-Residence
Montecito Union School
January 24 – February 5
February 8, 2016   Minneapolis, MN Guest speaker/Clinician
School of Music, R 225
University of Minnesota
February, 8 & 10
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
February 10, 2016   Minneapolis, MN Guest speaker/Clinician
School of Music, R 225
University of Minnesota
February, 8 & 10
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
February 13, 2016   St. Paul, MN Black History Month Concert
A collaboration of Macalester African Music Ensemble, Macalester Theater and Dance Department.
Maris Concert Hall, Macalester College
February 13, 2016, 8:00 pm (Free)
February 16, 2016   Chrystal, MN Artist-in-Residence
Forest Elementary School
February 16 – 26
February 27, 2016   Duluth, MN Artist-in-Residence
College of Saint Scholastica
Concert of Sowah’s Music at CSS
Featuring: CSS Percussion Department,
Harbor City International African Music Ensemble, Two Harbors High School (Choir and Band), Sing! A Women's Chorus.
March 7, 2016   St. Paul, MN Artist-in-Residence
Obama Elementary School
March 7 - 11
March 14, 2016   Brockville, NY Artist-in-Residence
Long Island Lutheran High School
March 14 - 18
March 21, 2016   Chaska, MN Artist-in-Residence
La Academia Immersion School
March 21 - 24
March 28, 2016   Kenmore, WA Artist-in-Residence
Kenmore Elementary School
March 28 – April 1
April 5, 2016   Forest Lake, MN Artist-in-Residence
Forest Lake Elementary School
April 5 – 13
April 10, 2016   Minneapolis, MN Sankofa performance
Westminster Presbyterian Church
April 10, 11:45 am
April 20, 2016   Arden Hills, MN Turtle Lake Elementary School & Chippewa Middle School
African Music Ensembles
Spring Concert
Benson Hall, Bethel University
April 20, 7:00 pm (FREE)
April 30, 2016   St. Paul, MN Macalester African Music Ensemble
Spring Concert with Ghanaian guest
Dancers; Patience Sewor and Patience
Boni. Mairs Hall, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center, Macalester College, St Paul, MN
April 30, 8:00 pm (FREE)
For information call 651-276-5113 or email macalesterame@gmail.com
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Fall2015
Date Location Info
September 25, 2015   Winona, MN World Music Concert Series
Winona State University
September 25, 6:00 pm
October 4, 2015   Mankato, MN Two Concerts:
White’s Edge, 4:00 pm
Halling Recital Hall, 7:30 pm
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Early Center For Performing Arts
October 10, 2015   St. Paul, MN Family Fest
Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center
Macalester College
Performance of Sowah’s Sii Sii Sii for Choir, Orchestra and African Ensemble
8:00 pm
October 19, 2015   Montauk, NY Artist-in-Residence
Montauk Public School
October 19 - 23
November 10, 2015   Minneapolis, MN Concert with Angelique Kidjo
BestPrep Educational Forum
Minneapolis Convention Center
November 21, 2015   St Paul, MN Workshop/Shalom Saturday program
Jewish Community Center
2:30 pm
November 26, 2015   Valletta, Malta “Panorpheus in Africa” Concert
Premiere of commissioned piece by Sowah Mensah for Flute, Guitar and African percussion.
St James Cavalier Center for Creativity, Valletta
November 30, 2015   Cyprus Artist in Recidence
European University Cyprus
November 30 - December 2
December 5, 2015   St. Paul, MN Macalester African Music Ensemble
Fall Concert

Mairs Hall, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center
Macalester College, St. Paul, MN

8:00 pm FREE
December 7, 2015   Eagan, MN Artist-in-Residence
Rahn Elementary School
December 7 - 11
December 12, 2015   Northfield, MN Concert with Northfiled Youth Choirs (NYC)
Premiere of commissioned piece for the
NYC, composed by Sowah Mensah
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Summer2015
Date Location Info
June 15, 2015   St. Paul, MN University of St Thomas
Summer workshop
Brady Educational Center (BEC)
June 15 – 19
For more information email bhjohnson@stthomas.edu
June 22, 2015   Oconomowoc, WI World Music Drumming Workshop
with Will Schmid
June 22 – 26
For more information contact: http://www.worldmusicdrumming.com/workshop.html
June 27, 2015   Nassau, Bahamas Workshops for Rhythm and Youth & Colours Junkanoo
June 27 – July 1
Concert: Island House, Nassau, Bahamas
8:00 pm
July 13, 2015   Ann Arbor, MI University of Michigan
Summer Workshop
School of Music, Theater & Dance
July 13 - 17
July 20, 2015   Baldwin, NY World Music Drumming Workshop
with Will Schmid
July 20 - 24
For more information contact: http://www.worldmusicdrumming.com/workshop.html
August 14, 2015   Salt Bay, ME Maine Chamberfest
Sowah Performance
August 14
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Winter/Spring2015
Date Location Info
January 9, 2015   St. Paul, MN Mac AME January shows for Schools
January 9, 12 – 16
For information call 651-276-5113
or email macalesterame@gmail.com
January 11, 2015   St. Paul, MN Dobet Gnahore at the Ordway
Panelist, pre concert forum
January 11, 6:30 pm
For information call 651-282-3017
http://www.ordway.org/
January 20, 2015   St. Paul, MN Mac AME January shows for Schools
January 9, 12 – 16
For information call 651-276-5113

or email macalesterame@gmail.com
January 26, 2015   Santa Barbara, CA Artist-in-Residence
Montecito Union School
January 26 – February 6
February 10, 2015   Northfield, MN Northfield Middle School
1-day residency and performance with Speaking In Tongues Performance of Sowah’s
SII SII SII for Band & Chorus by Middle School Band & Choir February 10, 2015 7:00 pm
February 13, 2015   Shoreview, MN Concert with Chippewa Middle School
African Music Ensemble.
Chippewa School Auditorium
February 13, 6:30 pm
February 14, 2015   St. Paul, MN Macalester African Music Ensemble
Midwinter/Black History Month Concert
Mairs Hall, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center
Macalester College, St Paul, MN
February 14, 8:00 pm (FREE)
For information call 651-276-5113 or
email macalesterame@gmail.com
February 23, 2015   Chanhassen, MN 2 Assembly programs
Bluff Creek School
February 23, 9:00 am, 10:00 am
February 25, 2015   Shoreview, MN Concert with Turtle Lake Elementary
African Music Ensemble
Turtle Lake Elementary School
February 25, 7:00 pm
February 25, 2015   St. Paul, MN Black History Month Concert Boston Scientific, St Paul, MN February 25, 12:00 noon
March 9, 2015   Barcelona, Venezuela Artist-in-Residence
Colegio Internacional Puerto la Cruz
March 9 – 14
March 15, 2015   Puerto la Cruz, Venezuela Composer & Artist-in-Residence with
Orquesta Filarmonica Metropolitana de Anzoategui
Conductor, Oswaldo Pajares
Four works by Sowah
Hall Panache, Maremares Hotel,
March 9 - 16, 2015
Concert: March 15, 2015 at 10:00am
March 18, 2015   Chicago (area) Macalester African Music Ensemble
Spring tour
March 18 - 22
March 23, 2015   Kenmore, WA Artist-in-Residence
Kenmore Elementary School
March 23 – 27
April 22, 2015   Arden Hills, MN Turtle Lake Elementary School &
Chippewa Middle School
African Music Ensembles
Spring Concert
Benson Hall, Bethel University
April 22, 7:00 p.m. (FREE)
May 2, 2015   St. Paul, MN Macalester African Music Ensemble
Spring Concert
Patience Boni, guest dancer from Ghana
Mairs Hall, Jane Wallce Fine Arts Center
Macalester College, St Paul, MN
May 2, 8:00 pm (FREE)
For information call 651-276-5113 or email macalesterame@gmail.com
May 11, 2015   Red Wing, MN Artist-in-Residence
Burnside Elementary School
May 11 – 15
May 15, 2015   Shoreview, MN Chippewa Middle School
African Music Ensemble Concert
Chippewa Middle School Auditorium
May, 15 7:00 pm (FREE)
May 18, 2015   Woodinville, WA Artist-in-Residence
Bear Creek Elementary School
May 18 – 22
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Summer2014
Date Location Info
June 2, 2014   Issaquah, WA Artist-in-Residence
Grand Ridge Elementary School
June 2 – 6
June 16, 2014   St. Paul, MN University of St Thomas Summer workshop
Brady Educational Center (BEC)
June 16 – 20
For more information email bhjohnson@stthomas.edu
June 19, 2014   Tampa, FL World Music Drumming Workshop
with Will Schmid
June 9 – 13
For more information contact: http://www.worldmusicdrumming.com/work shop.html
June 23, 2014   Oconomowoc, WI World Music Drumming Workshop with Will Schmid
June 23 – 27
For more information contact: http://www.worldmusicdrumming.com/work shop.html
July 7, 2014   Leesburg, VA (Near D.C) World Music Drumming Workshop with Will Schmid
July 7 - 11
For more information contact: http://www.worldmusicdrumming.com/work shop.html
July 21, 2014   Boston, MA World Music Drumming Workshop with Will Schmid
July 21 – 25
For more information contact: http://www.worldmusicdrumming.com/work shop.html
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Winter/Spring2014
Date Location Info
January 7, 2014   Mahtomedi, MN Artist-in-Residence
Mahtomedi Middle School
January 7 - 10
January 7, 2014   St. Paul, MN Mac AME January shows for Schools
January 14 – 17
For information call 651-276-5113 or email macalesterame@gmail.com
January 21, 2014   St. Paul, MN Mac AME January shows for Schools
January 21 – 24
For information call 651-276-5113 or email macalesterame@gmail.com
January 23, 2014   Northfield, MN Speaking In Tongues concert
Northfield Retirement Community Chapel
900 Cannon Valley Drive, Northfield, MN
January 23. 3:30 pm
January 25, 2014   Morris, MN Speaking In Tongues
University of Minnesota
Morris University Student Center
600 E 4th Street, Morris, MN
1:30 pm – Workshops
7:30 pm – Concert (FREE) January 25
January 27, 2014   Santa Barbara, CA Artist-in-Residence
Montecito Union School
January 27 – February 7
February 9, 2014   St. Paul, MN Pre-concert Lecture/demo for Ladysmith Black Mambazo concert Ordway Theater, St Paul, MN 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm

For more information, contact the Ordway Theater, St Paul, MN
February 15, 2014   St. Paul, MN Macalester African Music Ensemble Midwinter/Black History Month Concert
Mairs Hall, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center Macalester College, St Paul, MN
February 15, 8:00 pm (FREE)
For information call 651-276-5113 or email macalesterame@gmail.com
February 21, 2014   Shoreview, MN Chippewa Middle School
African Music Ensemble Concert
February, 21 7:00 pm (FREE)
March 24, 2014   Kenmore, WA Artist-in-Residence
Kenmore Elementary School
March 24 – 28
April 7, 2014   Sioux City, IA Artist-in-Residence
Irving Elementary School
April 7 – 11
April 23, 2014   Arden Hills, MN Turtle Lake Elementary School
African Music Ensemble Concert
Benson Hall, Bethel College
April 23, 7:00 p.m. (FREE)
May 3, 2014   St. Paul, MN Macalester African Music Ensemble Spring Concert
Patience Boni, guest dancer from Ghana
Mairs Hall, Jane Wallce Fine Arts Center Macalester College, St Paul, MN
May 3, 8:00 pm (FREE)
For information call 651-276-5113 or email macalesterame@gmail.com
May 9, 2014   Shoreview, MN Chippewa Middle School
African Music Ensemble Concert
May, 9 7:00 pm (FREE)
May 12, 2014   Red Wing, MN Artist-in-Residence
Burnside Elementary School
May 12 – 16
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Fall2013
Date Location Info
September 9, 2013   Rochester, MN International Concert Series
Mayo Clinic
October 14, 2013   Powell, WY Artist/Composer-in-Residence
Northwest College
October 14 - 18
Concert: NPA Auditorium 7:30 pm
October 21, 2013   Montauk, WY Artist-in-Residence
Montauk Schools
October 21 - 25
October 26, 2013   Winona, MN World Music Concert Series
Winona State University
6:00 pm
November 14, 2013   Denver, CO 2013 AOSA Conference
November 14 - 16
Performance, November 15
Workshop, November 15
December 7, 2013   St. Paul, MN Macalester African Music Ensemble
Fall Concert
Mairs Hall, Jane Wallace Fine Arts Center
Macalester College, St. Paul, MN
8:00 pm FREE
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Summer2013
Date Location Info
June 3, 2013   Issaquah, WA Artist-in-Residence
Cougar Ridge Elementary School
June 3 – 7
June 17, 2013   St. Paul, MN University of St Thomas
Summer workshop
Brady Educational Center (BEC)
June 17 – 21
For more information email bhjohnson@stthomas.edu
June 24, 2013   Oconomowoc, WI World Music Drumming Workshop
with Will Schmid
June 24 – 28
For more information contact: http://www.worldmusicdrumming.com/workshop.html
July 8, 2013   Charlotte (Monroe), NC World Music Drumming Workshop
with Will Schmid
July 8 - 12
For more information contact: http://www.worldmusicdrumming.com/workshop.html
July 22, 2013   Long Island, NY World Music Drumming Workshop
with Will Schmid
July 22 – 26
For more information contact: http://www.worldmusicdrumming.com/workshop.html
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Winter/Spring2013
Date Location Info
January 4, 2013   Danville, KY Lecture/workshop
Center College
January 7, 2013   Aurora, IL Composer/Artist-in-Residence
Concert on January 10 at 7:30
Waubonsie Valley High School
January 7 - 11
January 15, 2013   St Paul, MN Mac January shows
January 15 – 18
For information call 651-276-5113
or email macalesterame@gmail.com
January 22, 2013   St. Paul, MN Mac January shows
January 22 – 25
For information call 651-276-5113
or email macalesterame@gmail.com
January 28, 2013   Santa Barbara, CA Artist-in-Residence
Montecito Union School
January 28 – Febuary 8
February 16, 2013   St. Paul, MN Macalester African Music Ensemble
Black History Month Concert
Special Guest: Saakumu Dance Troup (from Ghana) led by Bernard Woma
Mairs Concert Hall, Macalester College
8:00 pm FREE
For information call 651-276-5113 or email macalesterAME@gmail.com
February 25, 2013   Kenmore, WA Artist-in-Residence
Kenmore Elementary School
February 25 – March 1
March 11, 2013   Bismarck, ND Artist-in-Residence
Cathedral School
March 11 - 15
March 18, 2013   Bismarck, ND Artist-in-Residence
St. Anne's School
March 18 - 22
March 25, 2013   Pittsfield, NH Artist-in-Residence
Pittsfield Elementary School
March 25 - 29
April 5, 2013   Duluth, MN Guest Artist
UMD, African Music festival
April 8, 2013   Cape Girardeau, MO Artist-in-Residence
Alternative Education Center,
April 8 - 12
April 16, 2013   Arden Hills, MN Concert with Turtle Lake Elementary
Benson Hall, Bethel College (FREE)
April 23, 2013   Roseville, MN Artist-in-Residence
Parkview Center School
April 23 - 29
May 4, 2013   St. Paul, MN Macalester African Music Ensemble
Spring Concert
3 Guest Dancers from Ghana
Mairs Concert Hall, Macalester College
8:00 pm FREE
For information call 651-276-5113
or email macalesterAME@gmail.com
May 6, 2013   Sioux City, IA Artist-in-Residence
Irving Elementary School
May 6 - 10
May 13, 2013   Red Wing, MN Artist-in-Residence
Burnside Elementary School
May 13 - 17
May 20, 2013   Buffalo, MN Artist-in-Residence
Discovery Elementary School
May 20 - 23
May 28, 2013   Little Canada, MN Artist-in-Residence
Little Canada Elementary School
May 28 - 31
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Fall2012
Date Location Info
September 5, 2012   Shoreview, MN Artist-in-Residence
Turtle Lake Elementary
September 5 – 25
September 5, 2012   Minneapolis, MN Artist-in-Residence
Sheridan School
September 5 – December 7
October 11, 2012   Winona, MN World Music Concert Series
Winona State University
October 11, 5:30 pm
November 12, 2012   Rockport, MA Rockport High School, MA [5]
November 12-16
Performance, November 15
Shalin Liu Performance Center
November 19, 2012   Stillwater, MN Artist-in-Residence
Rutherford Elementary School
November 19, 21
December 2, 2012   Minneapolis, MN U of M African Music Ensemble
Fall Concert
Lloyd Ultan Recital Hall
Ferguson Hall, U of M
December 2, 6:00 pm
December 8, 2012   St. Paul, MN Macalester African Music Ensemble
Fall Concert
Mairs Hall, Jane Wallce Fine Arts Center
Macalester College, St Paul, MN
December 8, 8:00 pm
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Summer2012
Date Location Info
June 11, 2012   Tampa, FL World Music Drumming Workshop with Will Schmid
June 11 – 15
June 18, 2012   St. Paul, MN University of St Thomas Summer workshop
Brady Educational Center (BEC) June 18 – 22
June 24, 2012   Oconomowoc, WI World Music Drumming Workshop with Will Schmid
June 24 – 29
July 2, 2012   Ann Arbor, MI Summer Workshop
School of Music, Theater & Dance, Univ. of Michigan July 2 -­‐ 6
July 23, 2012   Long Island, NY World Music Drumming Workshop with Will Schmid
July 23 – 27
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Winter/Spring2012
Date Location Info
January 10, 2012   St. Paul, MN Mac January shows
January 10 – 12
January 13, 2012   Cudahy, WI Macalester African Music Ensemble at Lincoln Elementary School
8:30 am – 9:30 am
January 13, 2012   Whitefish Bay, WI Macalester African Music Ensemble at Whitefish Bay High School
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
January 13, 2012   Milwaukee, WI Macalester African Music Ensemble At Helene Zelazo Center
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee 7:30 pm
January 17, 2012   St. Paul, MN Mac January shows January 17 – 19
January 23, 2012   Santa Barbara, CA Artist-in-Residence Montecito Union School January 23 – Febuary 3
February 11, 2012   St. Paul, MN Macalester African Music Ensemble Black History Month Concert
Kagin Ballroom, Macalester College 8:00 pm FFREE
For information call 651-­‐276-­‐5113 or email macalesterAME@gmail.com
February 17, 2012   Minneapolis, MN With turtle Lake Elementary of Shoreview, MN
At Minnesota Music Educators Association (MMEA) Midwinter Clinic, Minneapolis Convention Centar, Room 101A February 17, 2012 1:15 pm
February 19, 2012   St. Paul, MN With Phillip Brunnel’s Vocal Essence At Ordway Theater, St Paul MN February 19, 21, 22
February 27, 2012   West Bend, WI Artist-in-Residence
Holy Angels Elementary School February 27 – March 2
March 5, 2012   Kenmore, WA Artist-in-Residence Kenmore Elementary School March 5 – 9
March 12, 2012   Issaquah, WA Artist-in-Residence
Cougar Ridge Elementary School March 12 – 16
March 26, 2012   Bismark, ND Artist-in-Residence
St Mary’s Grade School March 26 -­‐ 30
April 16, 2012   Arden Hills, MN Concert with Turtle Lake Elementary Benson Hall, Bethel College (FREE)
April 28, 2012   St. Paul, MN Macalester African Music Ensemble Spring Concert
Patience Boni, guest dancer from Ghana
G. W. Hill Ballroom, Kagin, Macalester College 8:00 pm (FREE)
April 30, 2012   Glen Dale, WV Artist-in-Residence
John Marshall School District April 30 -­‐ May 4
May 7, 2012   Sioux City, IA Artist-in-Residence Irving Elementary School May 7 -­‐ 11
May 14, 2012   Red Wing, MN Artist-in-Residence Burnside Elementary School May 14 -­‐ 18
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Fall2011
Date Location Info
September 12, 2011   Shoreview, MN Artist-in-Residence
Turtle Lake Elementary
November 12 -23
October 6, 2011   Aurora, IL Composer/Artist-in-Residence
Concert on October 6, 7:30 pm
Waubonsie Valley High School
October 8, 2011   Ann Arbor, MI Workshop
Club, University of Michigan
October 8 – 9
October 13, 2011   Winona, MN World Music Concert Series
Winona State University
October 13, 5:30p
October 17, 2011   Marseilles, IL Artist-in-Residence
Milton Pope School
October 17 – 21
October 22, 2011   Vernon Hills, IL Public Workshop
Hawthorn Middle School South
October 22, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon; 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
October 24, 2011   Wausau, WI Composer/Artist-in-Residence
Wausau East & West High Schools Orchestras
Concert on October 24
November 5, 2011   Buffalo, MN Workshop for wRight Ringers
"Hats off to Handchimes"
Discovery Elementary School
November 5, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
December 2, 2011   Minneapolis, MN U of M African Music Ensemble Fall Concert
Lloyd Ultan Recital Hall
Ferguson Hall, U of M
December 2, 8:00 pm
December 10, 2011   St. Paul, MN Macalester African Music Ensemble Fall Concert
Special Guest Artist: Koo Nimo –Legendary Ghanaian Folk Guitarist
Alexander Hill Ballroom, Kagin Commons
Macalester College, St Paul, MN
December 10, 8:00 pm
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Summer2011
Date Location Info
June 1, 2011   Mahtomedi, MN School Assembly
Wildwood Elementary School
June 1, 2011   Duluth, MN Guest Composer/Artist in concert with Sing! A Women’s Chorus
directed by Mags David
Weber Music Hall, UMD, Duluth, MN
7:00 pm
June 17, 2011   Shanghai, China With Speaking in Tongues
The 2011 East China Normal University International Music Festival
(May 30th - July 15th)
June 20, 2011   St. Paul, MN University of St Thomas
Summer workshop
Brady Educational Center (BEC)
June 20 – 24
June 27, 2011   Oconomowoc, WI World Music Drumming Workshop with Will Schmid
June 27 – July 1
July 11, 2011   Leesburg, VA (Near D.C) World Music Drumming Workshop with Will Schmid
July 11 - 15
July 25, 2011   New York, NY (Long Island) World Music Drumming Workshop with Will Schmid
July 25 - 29
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Winter/Spring2011
Date Location Info
January 12, 2011   St. Paul, MN January Shows for Schools at Macalester College

January 12th, 13th, 14th, and 15th
Two shows a day 10:00am and 11:45am

For information call 651-276-5113 or email macalesterAME@gmail.com
January 17, 2011   Edina, MN Performance
Southdale Hennepin County Library
January 18, 2011   St. Paul, MN January Shows for Schools at Macalester College

January 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st
Two shows a day 10:00am and 11:45am

For information call 651-276-5113 or email macalesterAME@gmail.com
January 24, 2011   Santa Barbara, CA Artist-in-Residence
Montecito Union School
January 24 – Febuary 4
February 12, 2011   St. Paul, MN Macalester African Music Ensemble
Black History Month Concert
Kagin Ballroom, Macalester College
8:00 pm FFREE
For information call 651-276-5113 or email macalesterAME@gmail.com
February 12, 2011   St. Paul, MN Speaking in Tongues Concert
With Guest musicians from China
Oshaughnessy Auditorium
February 13, 2011   St. Paul, MN Speaking In Tongues with Guqin Master Zhao Jiazhen and Eight Great Hammers from China
Time: 3:00 pm
Venue: O’Shaughnessy Auditorium at St. Catherine University
2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN
February 24, 2011   Mahtomedia, MN Performance
O.H. Anderson School
February 28, 2011   Kenmore, WA Artist-in-Residence
Kenmore Elementary School
February 28 – March 4
March 12, 2011   New England (CT, VT, NH, MA) Macalester African Music Ensemble
Spring Tour
March 12 - March 19
March 13, 2011   Tariffville, CT Macalester African Music Ensemble
Performing Ghanian Gospel Music

Trinity Episcopal Church
Tariffville, CT
10:15 am
March 13, 2011   Tariffville, CT Macalester African Music Ensemble

Evening performance at:
Trinity Episcopal Church
Tariffville, CT
7:00pm
March 14, 2011   University of Vermont, Burlington, VT Macalester African Music Ensemble
Concert
UVM Recital Hall
7:30 pm
March 16, 2011   Williamstown, MA Macalester College African Music Ensemble
Performance at Buxom School
April 4, 2011   Pittsfield, NH Artist-in-Residence
Pittsfield Elementary School
April 4 - 8
April 17, 2011   University of Vermont, VT In concert with UVM Orchestra
Premier of "Sodzoleh" for Orchestra and African Ensemble by Sowah Mensah
May 2, 2011   Sioux City, IA Artist-in-Residence
Irving Elementary School
May 2 - May 6th
May 9, 2011   Red Wing, MN Artist-in-Residence
Evergreen Elementary School
May 16 - 20
May 23, 2011   Buffalo, MN Artist-in-Residence
Discovery Elementary School
May 23 - 26
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Fall2010
Date Location Info
September 13, 2010   Shoreview, MN Artist-in-Residence
Turtle Lake Elementary School September 13 – 17
September 21, 2010   St. Paul, MN Artist-in-Residence
SPPS – Maxfield Elementary School
September 21 – October 29
October 12, 2010   St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands Artist-in-Residence
Gladys Abraham Elem. and Cancryn Jr High School
October 12 - 20
October 12, 2010   St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands Workshops and Assembly programs:

Charlotte Amalie high School
Ivanna Eudora Kean High School
Bertha C. Boschulte Middle School
Marcelli Elementary School
Muller Elementary School
Dober Elementary School
Sibilly Elementary School
Emmanuel Benjamin Oliver Elementary School

October 12 – 19
October 15, 2010   St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands Presenter, American Federation of Teachers
October 18, 2010   St. Croix, US Virgin Islands Presenter, American Federation of Teachers
October 18, 2010   St. Croix, US Virgin Islands Workshop: Good Hope School
October 20, 2010   St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands Residency concert with G. Abraham and Cancryn Emancipation Garden
12 noon FREE
October 28, 2010   Winona, MN International Music Concert Series
Winona State University
5:30p
November 5, 2010   Spokane, WA Presenter, AOSA Professional Development Conference
November 12, 2010   Minneapolis, MN University of Minnesota African Music Ensemble
Fall Concert
Lloyd Ultan Recital Hall
7:00 pm FREE
December 3, 2010   St. Paul, MN University of St. Thomas African Music Ensemble
Fall Concert
Brady Educational Center Auditorium (BEC)
7:30 pm FREE
December 8, 2010   Little Canada, MN Artist-in-Residence
Little Canada Elementary
November 8 - 19
December 11, 2010   St. Paul, MN Macalester African Music Ensemble
Fall Concert
Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center
8:00 pm FFREE
For information call 651-276-5113
or email macalesterAME@gmail.com
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Summer2010
Date Location Info
June 1, 2010   Weston, WI Residency June 1 - 4 at Weston Elementary School, Weston, WI
June 21, 2010   St. Paul, MN Summer Workshop
University of St. Thomas
June 21 - 25

For more information email bhjohnson@stthomas.edu
June 28, 2010   Oconomowoc, WI Summer Workshop
World Music Drumming Workshop
June 28 - July 2nd

For more information about World Music Drumming: http://www.worldmusicdrumming.com/workshop.html
July 12, 2010   Pittsburgh, PA Summer Workshop
World Music Drumming Workshop
July 12 - 16

For more information about World Music Drumming: http://www.worldmusicdrumming.com/workshop.html
July 19, 2010   Ann Arbor, MI Summer Workshop
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
July 19 - July 23

For more information email rcferg@umich.edu
July 26, 2010   Fulton, MD Summer Workshop
World Music Drumming
July 26 - July 30th

For more information about World Music Drumming: http://www.worldmusicdrumming.com/workshop.html
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Winter/Spring2010
Date Location Info
January 12, 2010   St. Paul, MN January Shows for Schools at Macalester College
January 12th, 13th, 14th, and 15th
Two shows a day 10:00am and 11:45am
For information call 651-276-5113
or email macalesterAME@gmail.com
January 18, 2010   St. Paul, MN January Shows for Schools at Macalester College
January 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st
Two shows a day 10:00am and 11:45am
For information call 651-276-5113
or email macalesterAME@gmail.com
January 25, 2010   Santa Barbara, CA Artist-in-Residence
Montecito Union School
January 25 - 29
February 1 - 5
February 5, 2010   Santa Barbara, CA Montecito Union School
Concert
10:00am
February 13, 2010   St. Paul, MN Macalester African Music Ensemble
Midwinter Concert
Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center
8:00pm Free
February 13, 2010   St. Paul, MN St. Paul Library on Rice Street
11 am concert
Free Public Concert
February 17, 2010   Burlington, VT Residency at the University of Vermont from February 17th - 25th.
February 24, 2010   Burlington, VT Concert at University of Vermont.
Location: Concert Hall - Music Department.
Admission is Free
7:00pm
March 8, 2010   Kenmore, WA Artist-in-Residence
Kenmore Elementary School
From March 8 - 12
March 11, 2010   Kenmore, WA Public Concert at Kenmore Elementary School
March 22, 2010   Three Lakes, WI Residency March 22 - 25 at Three Lakes School District, Three Lakes, WI
March 29, 2010   Marinette, WI Residency at Marinette Middle School
March 29 - April 1st
April 9, 2010   Concord, NH NHMEA Conference

Sowah is presenting two hands on sessions"
"Drumming and Singing out of your comfort zone"

10:30 a.m - 11:45 a.m
and
1:15 p.m - 2:30 p.m
May 1, 2010   St. Paul, MN Macalester African Music Ensemble
Spring Concert
Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center
8:00pm Free
May 3, 2010   Red Wing, MN Artist-in-Residence
Burnside Elementary School
May 3 – 7
May 11, 2010   Shoreview, MN Concert with Turtle Lake Elementary School
At Chippewa Middle School
7:00pm
May 17, 2010   Rothschild, WI Artist-in-Residence
Evergreen Elementary School
May 17 - 21
May 17, 2010   Rothschild, WI Artist-in-Residence
Evergreen Elementary School
May 17 – 21
May 20, 2010   Rothschild, WI Evergreen Elementary School
Concert
6:00pm
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Fall2009
Date Location Info
September 10, 2009   Winona, MN International Music Concert Series
Winona State University
5:30pm

For more information: http://www.winona.edu/music/728.htm
October 7, 2009   Aurora, IL Artist-in-Residence
Waubonsie Valley High School
October 7 - 8
October 8, 2009   Waubonsie, IL Waubonsie Valley High School
Evening Concert
7:30pm

For more information: http://wvhs.ipsd.org/News.aspx?id=25267
October 28, 2009   Burlington, VT University of Vermont
October 28 - 30
December 12, 2009   St. Paul, MN Macalester African Music Ensemble
Fall Concert
Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center
8:00pm Free
December 19, 2009   Beijing, China Speaking In Tongues
Music Festival
Beijing Conservatory of Music
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Summer2009
Date Location Info
June 2, 2009   Duluth, MN Artist-in-Residence
Harbor City International School
June 2 – 3
June 16, 2009   St. Paul, MN Summer Workshop
University of St. Thomas
June 16 - 20

For more information email bhjohnson@stthomas.edu
June 22, 2009   Oconomowoc, WI Summer Workshop
World Music Drumming Workshop
June 22 - 26

For more information about World Music Drumming: http://www.worldmusicdrumming.com/workshop.html
June 29, 2009   Ann Arbor, MI Summer Workshop
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
June 29 - July 3

For more information email rcferg@umich.edu
July 13, 2009   Kansas City, KS Summer Workshop
World Music Drumming
July 13 - 17

For more information about World Music Drumming: http://www.worldmusicdrumming.com/workshop.html
July 20, 2009   Rochelle Park, NJ Summer Workshop
World Music Drumming
July 20 - 24

For more information about World Music Drumming: http://www.worldmusicdrumming.com/workshop.html
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Winter/Spring2009
Date Location Info
January 5, 2009   Aurora, IL Artist-in-Residence
Waubonsie Valley High School
From January 5 - 9
Meet the Artist Concert, Jan. 8th
January 13, 2009   St. Paul, MN Macalester College
January Shows for Schools at
Macalester College
Jan 13th, 14th, and 15th
Two Shows a day 10:00am and 11:45.
For Information call 651-276-5113
or email macalesterAME@gmail.com
January 20, 2009   St. Paul, MN Macalester College
January Shows for Schools at
Macalester College
Jan 20, 21, and 22
Two Shows a day 10:00am and 11:45.
For Information call 651-276-5113
or email macalesterAME@gmail.com
January 25, 2009   Santa Barbara, CA Artist-in-Residence
Montecito Union School
From January 25 - February 7
February 14, 2009   St. Paul, MN Macalester African Music Ensemble Concert
Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center
Macalester College
8:00 pm
Free
February 28, 2009   St. Paul, MN Concert with Macalester Choirs
Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center
Macalester College
8:00 pm
March 1, 2009   Kenmore, WA Artist-in-Residence
Kenmore Elementary School
From March 1 - 6
March 7, 2009   Duluth, MN Concert with Duluth Superior Youth Choir
March 15, 2009   Chicago, IL Macalester African Music Ensemble Spring Tour
March 15 - March 21
March 23, 2009   Pittsfield, NH Artist-in-Residence
Pittsfield Elementary School
March 23 - 27
April 2, 2009   Columbia, MO Artist-in-Residence
University of Missouri
April 2 – 5
April 13, 2009   Tomahawk, WI Artist-in-Residence
Tomahawk Elementary School
April 13 – 17
April 25, 2009   Eden Prairie, MN Concert with World Voices
April 28, 2009   Crystal, MN Artist-in-Residence
FAIR School
April 28 – May 19
May 2, 2009   St. Paul, MN Macalester African Music Ensemble Winter Concert
Featuring two Ghanaian dancers
Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center, Macalester College
8:00 pm Free
May 4, 2009   Red Wing, MN Artist-in-Residence
Burnside Elementary School
May 4 – 8
May 11, 2009   Weston, WI Artist-in-Residence
Weston Elementary School
May 11 – 15
May 18, 2009   Rothschild, WI Artist-in-Residence
Evergreen Elementary School
May 18 – 22
May 27, 2009   St. Paul, MN Performance with Rondo African Music Ensemble
Rondo Educational Learning Center
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Fall2008
Date Location Info
September 8, 2008   Farmington, MN Artist-in-Residence
North Trail Elementary School

From September 8 - 12
September 11, 2008   Winona, MN International Music Concert Series
Winona State University
September 22, 2008   Farmington, MN Artist-in-Residence
Farmington Elementary School

From Sept 22 - Sept 26
September 29, 2008   Shoreview, MN Artist-in-Residence
Turtle Lake Elementary

From Sept 29 - Oct 3
October 23, 2008   Oconomowoc, WI Instructor at String Along Workshop
Olympia Resort organized by Music Workshops


From Oct 23 - Oct 26
November 8, 2008   Roseville, MN Concert with World Voices
Roseville Lutheran Church. 7:30 pm
November 9, 2008   Wayzata, MN Concert with World Voices
Wayzata Community Church
November 10, 2008   Farmington, MN Artist-in-Residence
Akin Road Elementary School

From Nov 11 - Nov 14
December 6, 2008   St. Paul, MN Macalester African Music Ensemble Fall Concert
Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center
8:00pm Free
December 8, 2008   Rochester, MN Sankofa Concert at Mayo Clinic
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Summer2008
Date Location Info
June 16, 2008   St. Paul, MN Summer Workshop
University of St. Thomas
From June 16th - June 20th

For more information email bhjohnson@stthomas.edu
June 22, 2008   Oconomowoc, WI Summer Workshop
World Music Drumming Workshop
From June 22nd - June 27th

For more information about World Music Drumming,
visit www.worldmusicdrumming.com/workshop.html
June 30, 2008   Ann Arbor, MI Summer Workshop
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
From June 30th - July 4th

For more information email rcferg@umich.edu
July 7, 2008   Bothell, WA Summer Workshop
World Music Drumming Workshop
From July 7th - July 11th

For more information about World Music Drumming,
visit www.worldmusicdrumming.com/workshop.html
July 14, 2008   Kansas City, KS Summer Workshop
World Music Drumming
From July 14 - July 18

For more information about World Music Drumming
visit www.worldmusicdrumming.com/workshop.html
August 19, 2008   St. Paul, MN Family Night at Minnesota Historical Center
Sowah Mensah & Friends
From 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

For more information, visit: www.mnhs.org/index.htm
August 23, 2008   Minneapolis, MN Speaking in Tongues at the Pope Art Center
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Winter/Spring2008
Date Location Info
January 15, 2008   St. Paul, MN Macalester College
January Shows for Schools at
Macalester College
Jan 15th, 16th, and 17th
Two Shows a day 10:00am and 11:45.
For Information call 651-276-5113
or email macalesterAME@gmail.com
January 22, 2008   St. Paul, MN Macalester College
January Shows for Schools at
Macalester College
Jan 22nd, 23rd, and 24th
Two Shows a day 10:00am and 11:45.
For Information call 651-276-5113
or email macalesterAME@gmail.com
January 24, 2008   Moundview, MN Turtle Lake School Performance
7pm
January 27, 2008   Santa Barbara, CA Residency at Montecito Union
From January 27th - February 8th, 2008
February 10, 2008   Minneapolis, MN Performance at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts - Family Day
February 14, 2008   Winona, MN Lecture/Performance and Winona State University. 7:00pm
February 16, 2008   St. Paul, MN The Macalester African Music Ensembles performs with
Saakumu Dance Troupe, from Ghana
Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center
8:00pm - 10:00pm
March 10, 2008   Highland Park, MN Performance at the Highland Park Library
7pm
March 15, 2008   St. Paul, MN Speaking in Tongues at the Minnesota Historical Center
March 17, 2008   Minneapolis, MN Viva City World Choir (6 – 8 Graders)
March 23, 2008   Burlington, VT James Marsh Professor at Large
University of Vermont, Burlington.
From March 23rd - April 1st
April 10, 2008   Milwaukee, WI The Macalester African Music performs at

The MENC 61st National Biennial In-Service Conference.

Milwaukee Midwest Airlines Center
Ballroom D
12:30 pm
May 2, 2008   St. Paul, MN University of St. Thomas Spring Concert
BEC Auditorium
University of St. Thomas
8:00pm
May 3, 2008   St. Paul, MN **Macalester AME Spring Concert**

Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center
Macalester College

Show begins at 8pm. FREE
Tickets at the door
May 5, 2008   Red Wing, MN Residency at Burnside School

May 5th, May 7th, & May 9th
May 8, 2008   Moundview, MN Turtle Lake Elementary Performance

7pm
May 12, 2008   Mosinee, WI Residency at the Evergreen School
From May 12th - May 16th
May 19, 2008   Wausau, WI Residency at G.D Jones Elementary School
From May 19th - May 23rd
May 27, 2008   Wausau, WI Residency at Weston Elementary School

From May 27th - May 30th
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Fall2007
Date Location Info
September 18, 2007   St. Paul, MN At the Historical Society
September 30, 2007   St. Paul, MN With the Schubert Club
Rice Park, Landmark Center, Central Library
October 6, 2007   St. Paul, MN Macalester College African Music Ensemble
Parent's Weekend Performance
October 20, 2007   Minneapolis, MN University of Minnesota African Music Ensemble
Collage Concert
October 22, 2007   Batesville, IN From October 22 - October 25
School Residency in Batesville, IN
November 6, 2007   Burlington, VT James Marsh Professor at Large
University of Vermont, Burlington.
From November 6th - 15th
November 19, 2007   Little Canada, MN Little Canada Elementary School
November 26, 2007   Little Canada, MN Little Canada Elementary School
November 28, 2007   St. Paul, MN At the J.J Hill School
November 28, 2007   Seattle, WA Residency at Kenmore Elementary
From November 28th - December 3rd
December 5, 2007   St. Paul, MN At the J.J Hill School
December 7, 2007   Little Canada, MN Little Canada Elementary School
December 8, 2007   St. Paul, MN The Macalester African Music Ensemble
Fall Concert
Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center
8pm Free
December 12, 2007   St. Paul, MN At the J.J Hill School
December 13, 2007   Little Canada, MN Little Canada Elementary School
December 15, 2007   Minneapolis, MN Performing with World Voices
Northrop Auditorium
5 pm
December 16, 2007   Minneapolis, MN Performing with World Voices
Northrop Auditorium
1 pm
December 19, 2007   St. Paul, MN At the J.J Hill School
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Summer2007
Date Location Info
June 18, 2007   St. Paul, MN Summer Workshop
University of St. Thomas
From June 18th - June 22nd
June 25, 2007   Lake Geneva, WI Summer Workshop
World Music Drumming Workshop
From June 25th - June 29th
July 2, 2007   Ann Arbor, MI Summer Workshop
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
From July 2nd - July 6th
July 9, 2007   Ann Arbor, MI Summer Workshop
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
From July 9th - July 13th
July 23, 2007   Pleasantville, NY
(just north of NYC)		 Summer Workshop
World Music Drumming Workshop
From July 23rd - July 27th
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Winter/Spring2007
Date Location Info
January 22, 2007   Santa Barbara, CA Residency at Montecito Union School
From January 22nd - February 2nd
February 10, 2007   Minneapolis, MN MacPhail Center for Music
International Music Series
3:00pm
February 12, 2007   Hopkins, MN Residency at Tanglen Elementary School
From February 12th - February 16th
February 22, 2007   Winona, WI Winona State University
World Music Series
7:00pm
March 14, 2007   New York, NY Performing with the Macalester College African Music Ensemble

LaGuardia Community College / CUNY
Performing Arts Center
31-10 Thomson Avenue - Main Stage
Long Island City, NY 11101
8pm - Main Auditorium

For more information or tickets please visit
http://www.lagcc.cuny.edu/lpac/entire_season.aspx#pp
March 15, 2007   Princeton, NJ Performing with the Macalester College African Music Ensemble
John Witherspoon Middle School
7:30pm
March 25, 2007   Burlington, VT University of Vermont
Concert Hall
3:00pm
March 28, 2007   Amsterdam, Holland Performing with Speaking in Tongues
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ
8:30pm

http://www.muziekgebouw.nl/
April 3, 2007   Minneapolis, MN University of Minnesota Percussion Concert
Ted Mann Hall
University of Minnesota
April 22, 2007   Minneapolis, MN University of Minnesota
African Music Ensemble Spring Concert.

Lloyd Ulten Recital Hall
Ferguson Hall
5:00pm
April 25, 2007   St. Paul, MN University of St. Thomas Spring Concert
BEC Auditorium
University of St. Thomas
8:00pm
April 28, 2007   St. Paul, MN Macalester AME Spring Concert

**20th Anniversary Concert**

Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center
Macalester College
8:00pm
April 30, 2007   Red Wing, MN Residency at Burnside School
From April 30th - May 4th
May 7, 2007   Little Canada, MN Residency at Little Canada Elementary School
May 7th, 9th, and 11th
May 14, 2007   Mosinee, WI Residency at the Evergreen School
From May 14th - May 18th
May 21, 2007   Wausau, WI Residency at D.G. Jones Elementary School
From May 21st - May 25th
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Fall2006
Date Location Info
September 15, 2006   Mound, MN 2 day residency at
Grandview Middle School
October 7, 2006   St. Paul, MN Presbyterian Church, Downtown St. Paul, MN
10:30 am
October 23, 2006   Burlington, VT James Marsh Professor at Large
University of Vermont, Burlington.
From October 23-27
November 3, 2006   Minneapolis, MN Percussion Extravaganza Concert with University of Minnesota African Music Ensemble. 7:30 pm

Venue: Tedd Mann Concert Hall, School of Music, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
November 4, 2006   Minneapolis, MN University of Minnesota African Music Ensemble at Carla's recial. 7:30 pm

Venue: Llyod Ultan Recital Hall, School of Music, University of Minnesota.
November 29, 2006   St. Paul, MN University of St. Thomas African Music Ensemble Fall Concert 8:00 pm

Venue: Brady Center Auditorium (BEC), University of St. Thomas, St, Paul, MN
December 3, 2006   Minneapolis, MN Macalester African Music Ensemble in Concert. 7:00pm

Venue: Temple Israel,
2324 Emerson Ave
612-377-8680
December 4, 2006   Minneapolis, MN University of Minnesota African Music Ensemble Fall Concert 7:30 pm

Venue: Llyod Ultan Recital Hall, School of Music, University of Minnesota
December 9, 2006   St. Paul, MN Macalester College African Music Ensemble Fall Concert 8:00 pm

Venue: Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center, Maclaester College, St. Paul, MN
December 11, 2006   Eagan, MN Residency on African music and culture
(drumming, singing, games, dance)
From December 11-15

Venue: Deerwood Elementary School
December 18, 2006   Stillwater, MN Residency on African music and culture
(drumming, singing, games, dance)
From December 18 - 22

Venue: Oak Park Elementary School, Stillwater, MN
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Summer2006
Date Location Info
June 19, 2006   Saint Paul, MN Summer Workshop
University of St. Thomas
June 19th - June 23rd
June 25, 2006   Lake Geneva, WI Summer Workshop
World Music Drumming Workshop w/ Will Schmid
June 25th - June 30th
July 3, 2006   Ann Arbor, MI Summer Workshop
July 3rd - July 7th
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
July 10, 2006   Ann Arbor, MI Summer Workshop
July 10th - 14th
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
July 17, 2006   Las Vegas, NV Summer Workshop
World Music Drumming Workshop w/ Will Schmid
July 17th - July 21st
August 28, 2006   Highland Elementary,
Apple Valley, MN		 Workshop for Music Teachers 1:15 - 3:34 pm
August 29, 2006   Perpich Arts High School,
Golden Valley, MN		 Vocal Essence Witness Retreat/Training Workshop.

9:00 - 11:00
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Winter/Spring2006
Date Location Info
January 3, 2006   Hopkins, MN January 3rd - January 6th
School Residency at Tanglen Elementary School
January 9, 2006   Stillwater, MN Residency at Oak Park Elementary School
January 9th and 23rd-26th
January 10, 2006   St. Paul, MN Macalester College
January Shows for Schools at
Macalester College
Jan 10th, 11th, and 12th
Two Shows a day 10:00am and 12:00noon.
For Information call 651-276-5113
or email macalesterAME@gmail.com
January 13, 2006   Fargo, ND Macalester African Music Ensemble at South High School. Three shows.
January 17, 2006   St. Paul, MN Macalester College
January Shows for Schools at
Macalester College
Jan 17th, 18th, and 19th
Two Shows a day 10:00am and 12:00noon.
For Information call 651-276-5113
or email macalesterAME@gmail.com
January 23, 2006   Stillwater, MN January 23rd - January 27th
Residency at Oakpark Elementary
January 28, 2006   St. Paul, MN Macalester College African Music Ensemble
Winter Concert
Macalester College
Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center
8:00 pm FREE
January 30, 2006   Montecito, CA January 30th - February 10th
Residency at Montecito Union School
February 17, 2006   Waterford, WI February 17th and February 18th
Clinic and Performance at Waterford High School
February 19, 2006   Saint Paul, MN w/Speaking in Tongues
February 25, 2006   Minneapolis, MN Workshop at Metronics. 12:00pm
March 30, 2006   Winona, MN Lecture/Performance and Winona State University. 7:00pm
April 25, 2006   Crystal, MN April 25th - May 23rd
Residencie at FAIR school.
April 26, 2006   St. Paul, MN A Joint Concert with
The University of St. Thomas and the Macalester College African Music Ensemble
Spring Concert
Brady Educational Center
University of St. Thomas
8:00 pm Free
April 29, 2006   St. Paul, MN A Joint Concert with
The Macalester College and The University of African Music Ensemble
SPRING CONCERT!
w/Special Guest: Bernard Woma, Master Xylophonist and Peace Elewuno, dancer
Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center
Macalester College
8:00 pm Free
May 1, 2006   Red Wing, MN May 1st - May 5th
Burnside School
May 8, 2006   Silver Bay, MN May 8th - May 12th
Residency at Kelley School
May 9, 2006   Saint Paul, MN Webster Magnet Elementary at Central High School
7:00pm
Free
May 15, 2006   Mosinee, WI May 15th - May 19th
Residency at Evergreen School
May 22, 2006   Wausau, WI May 22nd - May 26th
Residency at D.G Jones Elementary
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Fall2005
Date Location Info
November 30, 2005   St. Paul, MN A Joint Concert with
The University of St. Thomas and the Macalester College African Music Ensemble Fall Concert.
The Brady Educational Center Auditorium
Univeristy of St. Thomas
Show is at 8:00 pm and is FREE
December 2, 2005   Minneapolis, MN The University of Minnesota African Music Ensemble.
8:00pm Free
For more information email sowah at sowahmensah@gmail.com
December 10, 2005   St. Paul, MN A Joint Concert with
The University of St. Thomas and the Macalester College African Music Ensemble Fall Concert.
At Macalester College in the
Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center
8:00pm, Admission is Free
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Winter/Spring0
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