Cooperman welcomes new endorsing artists:
Cooperman welcomes multi-percussionist Joelle Barker (Brimingham/London UK) and pandeiro specialist Marcus Santos (Boston) to the list of endorsing artists. Check out their websites, attend their workshops, and enjoy their amazing music.
http://www.myspace.com/joellebarker
http://www.marcussantos.com/

New AIS Drum:
For 2009, we have included another version of the dayereh in our selection of Persian inspired drums.  The new Rowan Storm Model Dayereh reflects the artist’s unique vision and teachings approach to this powerful instrument .  Check out the drum http://www.cooperman.com/coopermanaiseries.php and Rowan’s website: www.rowanstorm.com

Watch for details on our Andrea Piccioni fusion tamburello.

NEW

Now Available the Cooperman 99 Slapback. Developed with endorsing artist Matt Kilmer this new model tuneable tar drum is enriched with the addition of steel shot to create powerful shaker and slap effects. then link to the tar drum page where the drum is featured and there's a clip of Matt.  Kilmer has proved to be a strong new voice in music, and our new drum is powered-up to meet the demands of his rocking style.  Check out Matt's website www.mattkilmer.com and take one of his masterclasses at a NAFDA festival.
$285.00 (includes soft case and tuning wrench)

Artist Series Riq
Cooperman now offers a shallower version of its Artist Series Riq to accommodate those who prefer a more shallow rim. Now 2.125 inches (2 1/8") in depth, this riq brings players all the strong drum attributes of our deeper models while offering a more accessible grip for those with smaller hands, and lighter weight that's easier to handle for those who play more gymnastically.
For those who prefer our traditional weight and balance we still offer the Artist Series 2 3/8" version. link to riq page

New Facebook Pages:
Keep up with what’s happening and get a look at some great photo albums featuring the drums we’re working on, the artists who visit our workshop, and historical photos of the Cooperman family business.
Visit on Facebook:
Cooperman Frame Drums
Cooperman Rope Drums

Cooperman at PASIC 2009 Indianapolis:
The Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) offers its annual line-up of incredible talents, November 11-14 in Indianapolis.  Cooperman’s sponsored  artist endorser Patrick Graham will present a bodhran clinic: Beyond the Jig: A Cross-Cultural Approach for Irish Bodhran.
Other great frame drummers and Cooperman friends will also present clinics and performaces: Layne Redmond Fusing Brazilian and Mediterranean Rhythmic Traditions for Tambourine and Abbos Kosimov Uzbeksado - Rhythms of Central Asia

Visit the Cooperman Booth #641, meet Cooperman staff, see our latest innovations and drums, and shop our once-a-year fully stocked selection of Cooperman drums. See also Cooperman Drumsticks and Rope Tension Drums.
Artist Endorser Todd Roach will be around at the booth each day.

NAFDA (North American Frame Drum Association):
Throughout the year, regional NAFDA events are a powerful resource for frame drumming enthusiasts and professionals.  Join this valuable organization and start sharing in the all the amazing opportunities for growth: http://www.nafda1.com
 
NAFDA Midwest - Midwestern Frame Drum Festival
April 30 - May 1, 2010 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA

NAFDA Canada- Canadian Frame Drum Festival
June 2010 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

NAFDA South - Southern Frame Drum Festival
Oct. 23, 2010 in Kennesaw, Georgia, USA

NAFDA North 3 - Vermont Frame Drum Festival
Oct. 2010 in Brattleboro, Vermont, USA

NAFDA West 2 - California Frame Drum Festival
Feb. 2011 in North Hollywood, California, USA

NAFDA East 3 - Frame Drum Fest 2010
March 2011 in Towson, Maryland, USA

Tamburi Mundi:
Cooperman exhibited this past August in Freiburg Germany at another incredible week of concerts and workshops, part of the Tamburi Mundi line-up of festivals.  Don’t miss these events throughout the year, throughout the world:

Another new international group:
Check out our friends at:
Frame Drums UK
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=84977869051&ref=ts