For information on our Samba Maracatu Workshop on 6th June please click here

Magic Drum runs samba workshops at Dorchester Arts Centre every Monday evening from 7.30 - 9pm during term-time.

Participants are taught specific rhythms such as Afoxe, Batucada, Samba Reggae, Exu, Ile Aye for Brazilianpercussion instruments including tamborims, surdos, repiqes, caixas and agogos.

We now have between twenty and thirty regular members but are always looking to expand the band to play more open-air events during the summer months. No previous experience is necessary and we provide all the equipment. It's a great way to have fun playing music in a large group, whatever your age or musical knowledge!

SAMBA NOTATION

These links take you to notated parts for pieces played by the Dorchester Samba Band (MORE TO FOLLOW):

Funky Drummer

We are also currently fund-raising to buy equipment in order to have a regular performing samba band for Dorchester. If you would like to get involved in raising funds or organising performances for the samba band please email us: magicdrum@toucansurf.com

Dorchester Community Samba band performing on Poole Beach, June 2006