St. X Jungle Drummers
Terrace Concert
Thursday, 3:00 p.m.

The St. X Jungle Drummers is a group of high school students from St. Xavier High School in Louisville, Kentucky, who specialize in African-style djembe drumming. The group’s name is related to the St. Xavier mascot, the tiger, and the ensemble’s first public performance at a “Welcome to the Jungle” themed event. The Jungle Drummers have played at a variety of school functions and also performed educational programs at Louisville-area elementary schools. The group also performed at the PAS Kentucky Chapter Day of Percussion in February 2007. The group’s director, Rick Mattingly, is a student of African drumming elder Yaya Diallo, author of the book The Healing Drum.

Sponsor

St. Xavier High School