OLLI0107 - OLLI Steel Drum Band – BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE

Course Description

This musical journey to the Caribbean is a HANDS-ON experience where you will learn how to play the Steel Drums. This class is open to previous members of the Intermediate and Beginning Steel Bands, as well as newcomers. We will start with the basics since we have had such a long hiatus. During the 7-week term, we will approach proper playing techniques, which we will apply by learning a song. History of the art form and its birthplace will be discussed in class, along with easy “homework” assignments (short YouTube videos, articles, listening examples). Come join us for a low-stress, high-fun musical adventure! Recommendations for enrollment: No musical experience needed; able to stand for 60 minutes; reasonable mobility in fingers, wrists, and arms. Limited to 13 participants.