Her-story of the Systrum
Her-story & Mystery of the Systrum
Virtual Powerpoint, mini-lecture
with optional participatory component
90-min. program open to any/all interested parties: Men and women welcome.
Presented by Tahya:
drummer, dancer and designer
of the Ceremonial Systrum™
Also available as interactive program: Visit "Shake-it-Up"
YOU ARE INVITED TO THE NEXT ONLINE PRESENTATION:
AUGUST 29, 2021 @ 4 PM EDT
Tahya, drummer, dancer and designer of the 21st C Ceremonial Systrum™,
presents this program which reveals the sistrum's deep Her-story dating back thousands of years.
Hathor is the patron goddess of women and beauty.
She presides over the sacred feminine arts of adornment, empowerment,enchantment, and more.
Enjoy a virtual slide show presentation of ancient Egyptian Queens and Musician Chantresses/Priestesses
depicted playing sistra in celebration of Hathor, beloved ancient Egyptian goddess of music, dancing,
wine, joy, and love, whose devotees celebrate her rich generative powers through rhythm and chants.
$20/pp registration fee;
online link sent with registration confirmation.
NOTE: This program is ideally suited for community and/or collegiate lecture series
as well as middle and high school arts-education programming!
Inspired by her travels to Egypt in 2007,
Tahya invites you to journey to a far away land filled with mystical enchantment.
View images of 18th and 19th Dynasty Egyptian Queens and musican-priestesses, and explore the history, mystery and rhythms of the systrum, a percussion instrument used in ancient temple ceremonies dedicated to Hathor,
the Ancient Egyptian goddess of love, music.
TAHYA reveals the mystery and music-making of the Systrum™
which holds traditions dating back thousands of years.
Enjoy a presentation of ancient Egyptian Queens and Musician Chantresses/Priestesses
depicted playing sistra... and more!
View sampling of Tahya's image collection associated with this program: Go to: SAMPLE OF SLIDES
Read Tahya's travel journal: Go to "Egypt Beckoned"
What people are saying about this (virtual) program :
Kelly Boyles: Fantastic presentation!
Moriah Michelle Mylod: Riveting and thoughtful presentation. Thank you Tahya!
Dalia Carella: Beautiful!!! ~ Kenton Seydell: Good one! ~ Jim Wert: Awesome!!!
Mary Catherine Weiss: Fabulous & so educational- I was shimmering my Systrum!!! Thank you again!!
Barbara Gail: I agree with Mary! An amazing presentation ~ well done, well prepared and presented, with heart and soul and shimmering vibrance. bravo! Bravo! Thank you, thank you.
To book this program, contact Tahya
