Opportunity to learn to play drum.

Ever thought you might want to learn to play drum in a musical combination?

This may be your chance...Play steel drums or percussion in a well established band.

In the steel drum music band, you will have fun learning to play drum as all instruction will be provided.

The band has six main sections. Single tenor, double-tenor, double-second, triple cello, quad- and six-bass steelpans and finally drums & percussion, the "engine room" so to speak.

What we really need is a commitment to this act, including the ability to attend regular Calgary jams, practices and performances (gigs) in and around the city map, as many of the attributes outlined below as possible.

- Exceptional organizational skills
- Exceptional musical talent
- Ability to motivate others
- Ability to create harmony in instances of chaos
- Compassion
- Flexibility
And ABOVE ALL
- Commitment

Come see one of our performances to get a glimpse of the fun.

We are always looking for lead players who have some music education and can sight-read well. Plus an expert DRUMMER who can play all of our styles including rock, reggae, calypso/soca music, bossa nova, even some jazz on a full kit, a drum set.

Although I have been studying "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing Drums". This opportunity is best suited to an individual with varied and extensive experience.

At other times, though, the band has been known to recruit enthusiastic individuals without much experience, but have a secret passion to learn to play drum. A great opportunity for music education.

Contact Ann Jamieson of the Calysto Steelband Non-Profit Society at (403) 560-7698 to see about attending Monday night practices on a consistent basis and performing regularly.

Guarantee: Many challenges and good times to be had. Some international travel also. A new social group and learning steel drums.

Read some of the history of steel drums in this article.

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