Zola steelpan - history workshop:
I have planned a 30-minute talk, presentation, and demonstration on the history of the steelpan, which I’ve successfully delivered to primary and secondary schools. I enjoy creating and delivering presentations on the subject as I love bringing awareness to the instrument’s origins. (Some people have never even seen a steelpan before in person!)
This workshop works great for school culture days and black history month.
I am fully DBS-checked and can provide PLI insurance if required. I do not let the children play on my drum, however, I can point you in the right direction if you are after steelpans for the children to physically learn. Scroll further for useful links.
WANT TO LEARN STEELPAN?
ONE EDUCATION - Based in Manchester
Provider of steelpans to schools
Provider of steelpan instructors
Have steelpan music centres for people looking to learn (of all ages!)
https://www.oneeducation.co.uk/teaching-learning/music-centres/
STEELPAN ENSEMBLE - Based in Leicester
Meeting every Saturday morning during term time, the Steel Pan Ensembles are open to all young people regardless of experience.
Price: Group 1 £40 per term & Group 2 £60 per term
Venue: Afro Caribbean Centre, Highfields LE2 0UA
https://leicestershiremusichub.org/group-finder?instrument=64
HIRE PAN PLAYING WORKSHOPS / LARGE PERFORMANCES
STEELDRUMBANDS - Based in Manchester, can travel.
Can provide steelpan workshops to schools
Can provide duo and trio steelband performances
https://www.steeldrumbands.co.uk/
CONTRAST STEELBAND - Based in Leicester, can travel.
Can provide steelpan workshops to schools
Can provide large band performances
They have been going for 50 YEARS!