Steel pan music has been played and enjoyed at Northburn for a number of years. The original 6 pans were purchased on behalf of the school by the Parent Teacher Association. Over subsequent years, with the help of sponsorship and fundraising, we now have an ensemble of instruments.
The Northburn bands support local events, charities and organisations and have represented the school in the local community on many occasions.
Tuition for children takes place on a Monday after school until 4.30pm.The focus is very much on learning music in an informal and inclusive way. Children do not have to read music or have any musical experience.
Children from year 3 onward are eligible to join and school holds a waiting list if there aren't any spaces available.
Tuition is paid for in 10 week blocks and costs £50 per block. Steel pans follows the school policy of giving notice of one term should a child wish to stop tuition.
Tuition is delivered by Sophie Purvis, Andrew Hall and Laura Hall.
Children who wish to continue playing pans when they leave Northburn can do so with senior community crew band, they practice in school on a Wednesday 6.00pm until 8.00pm.
Places are subject to availability and tuition fees are as for the Northburn bands.
Any queries regarding steel pans at Northburn can be answered by Laura Hall at cramlingtoncaribbeancrew@outlook.com
Contact Mrs Davison (School Business Manager) at Northburn for more information.
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