mangrovesteelband.com

"Mangrove Workshops in Malawi 1997"

Mangrove Steelband Classes for people of all ages and abilities.

Classes & Workshops Supported by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation

Mangrove students follow a progressive programme of basic technical skills,
steel pan repertoire and history, aural training and musicianship, improvisation and performance.

for Info & availability call 07850 715871

The Tabernacle, Powis Sq, London, W11 2AY

Alternatively we offer Mobile Workshops and Classes

Designed for Schools or Office team building.

Workshops include:
A live steelband performance with intermittent narration on how steel drums were invented and made Including slide show and video clips student participation through question and answer period. And a chance to actually have a go at playing.
Appropriate for primary and secondary school students. suitable for whole school assemblies.

Classes include:

60 minute Sessions for up to 15 students at a time
Benefits:
A dynamic, fun and meaningful way of introducing students to important aspects of Caribbean culture - steel drums and calypso music.

Background:
The steel drum musical instrument is the pride of the Caribbean. The only acoustic musical instrument invented in the 20th century Our exciting and engaging Workshops or classes will introduce students to the art form of steel drums.

For more Information on workshops please call Matthew on

07850 715871

Or send an e-mail to

mangrovesteelband@hotmail.com