At the Old U.S. Mint from December 13-15, New Orleans drum master, Galactic’s Stanton Moore will hold the first Spirit of New Orleans Drum Camp. Those who attend the three-day, $750 seminar will receive intensive instruction from renowned drummer Moore in a classroom setting. The course will focus on the evolution of New Orleans rhythms, building from the Mardi Gras Indian and second line traditions up to contemporary jazz and funk. As part of the package, participants will receive a private tour of facility’s “New Orleans Jazz” exhibit as well as discounted admission to Dragon Smoke’s show at Tipitina’s on December 13 and the Stanton Moore Piano Trio’s show at Snug Harbor on the following evening.

Stanton Moore's Spirit of New Orleans Drum Camp takes place at the Old U.S. Mint from December 13-15.

The Soul Rebels Brass Band will also partake in the program. Attendees will be able to sit-in with the ensemble on bass and snare drums during a segment concentrating on second line rudiments. The clinic’s finale will include a concert from the Soul Rebels featuring Moore and the Spirit of New Orleans Drum Camp. Tickets for this concert are $15, available to the general public and can be purchased online.

A founding member of New Orleans funk juggernaut Galactic, Moore has also released four solo albums in addition to a host of instructional material including the DVDs A Traditional Approach to New Orleans Drumming and A Modern Approach to New Orleans Drumming; the DVD, CD and book set Groove Alchemy; the CD and book set Take It to the Street; and the interactive online lesson series A Fresh Approach to the Drumset. In 2007, Moore received a Grammy award for his work on Irma Thomas’ After the Rain, and the previous year he earned a nomination for Corrosion of Conformity’s In the Arms of God. He is also a member of the avant-jam, groove machine Garage a Trois and side projects the Midnight Disturbers and Dragon Smoke. A disciple of venerated New Orleans drummer Johnny Vidacovich and a graduate of Loyola University, the last three years Moore has taken home the Best of the Beat Award for Best Drummer.