Bring the rhythm to your next event,
celebration, or special program!
performances &
interactive drumming
Donté & Shar provide engaging performances, interactive drumming workshops, background music and more!
Multicultural focus and African rhtyhms and music.
Interactive Drumming options where your participants learn how to play
Flexible experiences adopted for different ages, spaces, schedules, & group sizes.
Live professional West African Drumming & Performance.
Donté is a professional in bridging themes such as community & connection to many events
Available for school events, organizations, celebrations, and more!
BRING THE RHYTHM TO YOUR EVENT
From interactive drumming, a stage performance, or background music to enhance the night. Choose an experience that works best for your event and participants.
live performances
Bring the energy of live West African Drumming to your event!
Donté & Shar play live professional West African drum arrangements, background style music and bring the energy to your event opening or program.
Audience based participation
Minimal preparation needed
Performance focused presentation
A music filled stage based experience
INTERACTIVE DRUMMING
Don’t just watch - join in the rhythm with Donté & Shar!
Turn your event or program into an interactive experience for your guests and participants. Experience the rhythm through hands on drumming and workshops.
Hands-on drumming, rhythm, and movement
Great for workshops and special events
No experience needed, we keep the vibe fun!
Adaptable for various group sizes and all ages!
Ready to Bring the rhythm to your EVENT?
Let’s bring a great experience to you!
Not sure what service fits your school?
No problem! Just tell me about your school and what your looking for, and I’ll help you find the right experience.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Performances - We make performances for small get together under 100 people to a full stage performance for 1000+.
Interactive Drumming - We can accommodate over 300 participants.
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We tailor performances and interactive drumming to suit your event and participants. Just provide a range or estimate of people who may attend during the performance or interactive session.
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Group drumming can still be coordinated as a “quick drum stop” where participants drum for 5-10minutes then we take a 1-2 minute transition and teach another group.
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Performances - Just an open space or stage area is needed.
Interactive Drumming - We prefer venues to provide chairs for the drum circle, but we can also provide seating upon request.
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Yes! As long as weather permits, we can host drumming indoor or outdoor. We even have canopies to provide a comfortable experience for participants.
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Performances - For background music it can vary, for stage performances for most events range from 20-45 minutes.
Interactive Drumming - A private workshop can be around 45min-1 hour whereas come and go drumming can take place throughout a requested duration.
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Performances- great for stage based events and gatherings where audience members may sit and watch.
Interactive Drumming - Great for when you want attendees to have a hands-on experience, bring people together, or bring a special experience to your event.
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Fill out this questionnaire, email [Donte@donteandshar.com], text or call me at 559-825-0886. I’ll review your inquiry and respond back for reservations.
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The earlier the better!
I reserve dates up to 1 years in advance and book on a first-come first-serve basis. I can even hold a date for your school and check back in when you are ready to submit an official PO.

