Please read through the African Drums Contract for the 2026–2027 school year. It includes important information about rehearsals, performances, performance attire, expectations, communication, and other things you can expect throughout the year.
After reviewing the information, please complete the Google Form below to confirm that you have read and understand the expectations for participation in African Drums.
The African Drums will be performing at the JHS Homecoming Tailgate on Friday, October 2 from 5:40-5:50 PM at the Hurricane Alumni Plaza. This is the area located by the PAC at the High School. This should be a fun performance for our community. You will need to drop-off your student by the JHS Performing Arts Center (PAC) Lobby at 5:15 PM. We will meet in the lobby and walk to our performance area. Parents and friends are welcome to assist their child in moving their chair and instrument to the plaza area. This is a really fun and quick performance. Your students should still be able to attend the tailgate and other festivities that will be happening at this event.
After the performances, students will need to carry their drum and chair back to the PAC before they leave with you. All our equipment will be stored in the lobby of the PAC. Please make sure your child knows to meet your in the Lobby of the PAC. Your child needs to be picked up by 6:00 PM if you do not plan to stay for the tailgate festivities.
Students will need to wear black and gold for this performance. Your child is encouraged to be decked out in their homecoming spirit attire! No school spirit attire will be too much for this performance! They may also choose to wear any Jonesboro/VPA school shirt.
Please contact me in Class Dojo if you have any questions or if your child is unable to attend.
The VPA African Drums perform at the JHS Homecoming Tailgate each year. It’s always a fun opportunity for our students to perform for others and represent VPA in our community.
Friday, October 2, 2026- JHS Homecoming Tailgate
The African Drums are set to perform at both VPA Showcases this year. The VPA showcases will take place at 6:30 PM at the Jonesboro HS Performance Art Center. Admission is free.
Friday, December 11, 2026 - Winter Showcase
Friday, May 7, 2027 - Spring Showcase
One of our favorite performances of the year is performing for the students at the Jonesboro Pre-K Centers for Black History Month in February. African drumming includes several elements such as singing, dancing, and storytelling. We spend the entire year exploring and learning about African drumming.