Peninsula Pan Blue Hill, Maine Steelband
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Education

Get in on the fun — learn to play pan! Steelband classes for all ages are available in Blue Hill. This is your chance to learn to play and get in on the fun of playing in a steelband. Prior musical experience is NOT required and instruments ARE supplied for all classes. All classes are held in the “Pan room” at George Stevens Academy in Blue Hill, Maine. Registration is at the first meeting of each class.

Dancing to a steelband is great, but playing in one is even more fun!!!


Adult Education Classes

Beginner's Class
(for adults and students 8th grade and up)

Information:
Nigel Chase, Instructor
207-326-4025 (winter only) or 207-326-9324 (summer)


Children’s Classes

Pan Pirates
(for kids 3rd - 7th grade)

Rhythm Rockets Steelband
(for elementary level kids)

Information:
Nigel Chase, Instructor
207-326-4025 (winter only) or 207-326-9324 (summer)


High School Classes

Planet Pan Steelband

Participation in Planet Pan Steelband is available to all teenagers attending area high schools.  Classes are held Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:00 - 7:00 beginning September 12 and running through the school year.

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Contact:
Nigel Chase, Planet Pan Director
207-326-4025 (winter only) or 207-326-9324 (summer)

GSA Steel Drum Program

For students attending George Stevens Academy in Blue Hill, Maine, steel band classes are taught each term. Students are taught the history and development of the steel drum as a musical instrument and, upon completion of the course, will be able to play four or five selections.

Contact:
Nigel Chase, Instructor, George Stevens Academy
207-374-2808


Flash in the Pans!

Community Steelband for everyone!

Membership in Flash in the Pans is open to anyone of any age with prior steel pan experience. Members of this ensemble range in age from 7 to 70.

Classes are held Thursdays 7:30 - 9:00 beginning October 7 and continuing into May.

Contact:
Nigel Chase, Director
07-326-4025 (winter only) or 207-326-9324 (summer)


Other Maine Programs

Also, in Bucksport, Maine, the Bucksport Adult and Community Education group offers membership in their steelband "Steel Appeal".

Contact:
Kate Morse
207-469-0792
katem@acadia.net

 

 

 

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