The WOMEN’S DRUM CENTER is renowned for its extraordinary annual concerts featuring world percussion. We are overjoyed to offer our annual concert at the Buetow Music Center Auditorium on the campus of Concordia University on Saturday, Oct 26, at 7 pm. Doors open at 6:00 featuring fun and spirited pre-concert micro-performances and a Percussion Petting Zoo.
There will be many powerful performances from Women Who Groove, Djembe Diyamu, Taikollaborative, special guest artists Pan-Handlers and Afrocontigbo and our premier ensemble, drumHeart. The concert always proves to be a "must-see."
Purchase Tickets: Available to purchase through Brown Paper Tickets or on the night of the concert. General Admission is $20, Youth (ages 10-18) is $10, and children under age 10 are free.
Click HERE to pre-purchase concert tickets.
2024 Silent Auction
Here’s what you need to know:
Our auction will be hosted digitally again this year. MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!
The auction opens Tuesday, October 22 for bidding and closes on Saturday, October 26 just before the concert begins.
Please plan to pick up your winning items at the end of the concert.
Volunteers needed! Help us package the silent auction items at the Women’s Drum Center from 4-8 pm on Friday, October 11th, or staff the auction during the concert. Sign up here.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Event Parking: There are three parking lots available for the event. We recommend parking in Lot A or B. The Buetow Music Center Auditorium is accessed through The E.M. Pearson Theatre’s main doors on the campus of Concordia University, St. Paul. (See MAP)
Silent Auction: The Silent Auction is 100% virtual this year which means you may need to take a few steps in advance to ensure a smooth experience. Here’s what we recommend:
Set up a 32auctions account in advance.
Upon checkout, payments will be made online through 32Auctions via credit card or PayPal.
Sign up for bid alerts so you know when you’ve been outbid on an item.
If you win an item, pick it up on your way out the door after the concert. You’ll need to show ID, proof of purchase, and payment to collect your winnings.
Check back HERE for more information about this year’s auction!
Donate: The Women’s Drum Center is devoted to lifelong learning. We nurture the pursuit of music-making by creating and providing quality opportunities and experiences for everyone. Click HERE to help us sustain this important mission.
We hope you can join us for a marvelous evening of music!
“Moribyassa”, performed by all ensembles during the 2022 WDC annual concert at Sundin Hall