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Rockcreek Steel Drum
School
Here's your chance to join a fun
group of steel drum fans and create
your own sounds of the Caribbean.
Students
spend each class rehearsing, listening to and discussing steel drums. Don't
worry if you've never played an instrument. Everyone learns at his/her own
pace. Instruments are provided for the duration of the course.
Students learn favorite songs and traditional steel drum music.
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summer classes
forming: Rockcreek Steel Drum All Ages Beginner Class Summer ‘08 Learn to play the steel drums even if
you’ve never played an instrument before. This eight-session course will
teach you the basics of playing the steel drums in a relaxed
environment. Taught by Kevin Martin of Rockcreek Steel Drums, the group
will learn to play melodies and strum chords to a short set of music to
be played at a final public performance. Tuition includes a steel drum
instrument rental to be returned at the final performance.
prerequisite: No musical experience necessary. Rockcreek Steel Drum Adults only Beginner Class Summer ‘08 Learn to play the steel drums even if you’ve never played an instrument before. This eight-session course will teach you the basics of playing the steel drums in a relaxed adult (16 and over) environment. Taught by Kevin Martin of Rockcreek Steel Drums, the group will learn to play melodies and strum chords to a short set of music to be played at a final public performance. Tuition includes a steel drum instrument rental to be returned at the final performance. Tuesday Evenings: June 10 – Jul 29,
6:30-7:30pm
prerequisite: No musical experience necessary. Rockcreek Steel Drum Ensemble class ‘08 The Steel Drum Ensemble will continue to develop its repertoire and work on chord structure skills while preparing for a series of public performances including The Bowie Bay Sox and The Hospice cup boat race. The $200 course fee includes a steel drum instrument rental to be returned at the final performance. Tuesday Evenings: June 10 – Jul 29,
7:30-8:45
prerequisite: Completion of the Beginner class and
permission of the instructor.
>>> Register today through the Rockcreek Store.
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Steel Drum School FAQ
How do I get to class?
The Community Center is located at 617 Baltimore-Annapolis Blvd., Severna Park.
From Baltimore - Take Route 97 south to Route 100 East. Get off at
Route 10 South to Route 2 (Ritchie Hwy.) South, and follow it to Severna
Park. Take a right onto McKinsey Road. Take a left at the light onto
Baltimore/Annapolis Blvd. The Community Center is in the first block on the
left.
From Annapolis - Take Route 2 (Ritchie Hwy.) north to Severna Park.
Take a left at the light at Cypress Creek Road. There is an entrance to The
Community Center about 1/3 of a mile on the right.
From the Eastern Shore - Take 50 West from the Bay Bridge to exit 27
- Route 2 North. Take Route 2 (Ritchie Hwy.) north to Severna Park. Take a
left at the light at Cypress Creek Road. There is an entrance to The
Community Center about 1/3 of a mile on the right.
From D.C. - Take route 50 East to exit 27 - Route 2 North. Take Route
2 (Ritchie Hwy.) north to Severna Park. Take a left at the light at Cypress
Creek Road. There is an entrance to The Community Center about 1/3 of a mile
on the right.
Who takes these classes?
Our students range in age from 12 to 65; about 50% are men and 50% are
women. Most are from the Annapolis area. Some come from as far away as
Wilmington, Delaware; Easton, Maryland; and Northern Virginia. They are
students, teachers, business owners, professional musicians, police
officers, fire fighters, homemakers, retirees, doctors, and other business
professionals.
At this time, we do not accept students under the age of 12.
Which class should I take?
All new students should sign up for the
Beginner Steel Drums class.
What happens in class?
Students play the songs they've been practicing all week. You'll even play a
whole new song on the first day of class.
Do
I have to have experience with an instrument before taking the class?
No. Students come with a wide variety of experience levels. Some can read
music, while others have never played an instrument before. The steel drums
are fairly
easy to pick up if you have time to practice. Some students take one class
to get
them going and move on while others sign up every term.
How
do I practice at home?
The cost of the class includes the use of a drum (to take home) for the
duration of the course.
For more information call 443-794-3326 or email info@rockcreeksteeldrums.com.