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

Participants will be taught specific rhythms for Brazilian instruments such as tamborims, surdos, repiqes, caixas and agogos and there will be opportunities for members of the group to learn how to lead the band, or bateria, cueing breaks and starting and stopping the music.

We now have between fifteen and twenty regular members and are always looking to expand the band so we can 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!

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