NMU Kickoff – U.P. Folk Festival, Rhythm Bones Music Workshop

Discover one of the world’s oldest percussion instruments during a hands-on rhythm bones workshop with U.P. musician Randy Seppala, aka “Da Bones Man.” Learn about the history and tradition of rhythm bones and get an introduction to playing this unique folk instrument. 

The workshop will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, in The Woods, Classroom 104A, as part of NMU’s Investiture Week and the kickoff to the U.P. Folk Festival. 

The event is sponsored by the Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center. 

For more information about the Presidential Investiture of Dr. Chris Olsen and the full schedule of Investiture Week events, please visit our Investiture website


Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026

Start Time:  7:00 pm

Event Place

The Woods

Room

Classroom 104A

Event Status

Scheduled

Event Website

Primary Contact

Office of the President

Contact Email

nmupres@nmu.edu

Event Type