BBM Ensemble & Instructors
“African flute, balafon, djembe and dunun drums, bolon, and more combine in these skillfully crafted renditions of traditional Mandinka rhythms and songs, from Guinea, West Africa. A percussive, melodic, and upbeat journey into African music.”
BBM Rhythm Ensemble Performance Schedule
About the Black Bear Moon Team
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Dave Kobrenski
Director, Ensemble Member
Dave Kobrenski is an accomplished musician, artist, and educator who travels yearly to Guinea, West Africa,…more about Dave
Dave Kobrenski is an accomplished musician, artist, and educator who travels yearly to Guinea, West Africa,…more about Dave
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Kerri Biller
PR, Dance Instructor, Ensemble Member
Dancer and teacher Kerri Biller brings her enthusiastic and supportive approach to teaching together with…more about Kerri
Dancer and teacher Kerri Biller brings her enthusiastic and supportive approach to teaching together with…more about Kerri
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Doug Santaniello
Ensemble Member
Doug spent much of his life banging on tables until blues-singer friend Claire put a cookie tin and brushes…more about Doug
Doug spent much of his life banging on tables until blues-singer friend Claire put a cookie tin and brushes…more about Doug
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Audrey Garretson
Ensemble Member
Audrey Garretson has been studying West African Drumming for nine years and is one of the original members…more about Audrey
Audrey Garretson has been studying West African Drumming for nine years and is one of the original members…more about Audrey
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Keith Doran
Ensemble Member
Keith is very mysterious, and not much is known about him. He comes and goes very quietly, and sometimes…more about Keith
Keith is very mysterious, and not much is known about him. He comes and goes very quietly, and sometimes…more about Keith
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Loa Bersen
Ensemble Member
Loa’s first introduction to African drumming was during a cultural exchange trip to Cuba where she…more about Loa
Loa’s first introduction to African drumming was during a cultural exchange trip to Cuba where she…more about Loa
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Frank Anderson
Dance Instructor
Musician and dancer Frank Anderson began studying the music of West Africa in 1986. He has studied dance…more about Frank
Musician and dancer Frank Anderson began studying the music of West Africa in 1986. He has studied dance…more about Frank
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Nicole Densmore
Ensemble Member
While studying classical flute at college, Nicole attended a weekend African drumming workshop. Ever since…more about Nicole
While studying classical flute at college, Nicole attended a weekend African drumming workshop. Ever since…more about Nicole





