The Silver Sambistas
Over 50s drumming group
Monday mornings since 2013
Have fun, make friends, perform!
The Silver Sambistas are a not-for-profit community group that brings over 50s together through learning and playing Brazilian carnival music.
What more energising and social a thing to do on a Monday morning than drum with like-minded people!?
We play a mixture of Brazilian and world rhythms, performing throughout the year at events and to raise money for charities.
There is a break halfway through the session where tea and biscuits are provided.
Where: St Mark's Methodist Church, Gloucester Road, Cheltenham, GL51 8PX.
St Mark's Methodists Church is on the Route D bus.
When: Mondays weekly at 10.30am-12.30pm
Cost: £6 per session. First session FREE!
We are always keen to see to new members but we do have a short waiting list. Put your name down on the waiting list and we’ll get you involved as soon as we can!
Join us!
Put your name on our waiting list.
We are always happy to see new faces with us.
Places are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. The wait shouldn’t be too long, but the list means we can manage new starters to give everybody the best start possible.
We can’t wait to see you there.
FAQ
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Put yourself on the waiting list and we’ll be in touch as soon as we can offer you a place. The list isn’t too long, but this way we can make sure everyone has the best start possible and that the group remains a healthy number.
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Absolutely not! No experience necessary. Classes are taught in an accessible, friendly inspiring way that nurtures all abilities.
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Nope! All equipment is provided. Some people choose to go on and get their own instrument to practise or make it their own, but it’s not necessary.
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All physical abilities are catered for, as much as possible. Classes are accessible to wheelchair users or those who might not be able to stand for too long at once. The style of music is energising, so we always give it as much energy as we can, while respecting each others’ limits.
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Both are great groups. Both groups play similar material, on the same equipment, with the same tutor, but the pace of learning in the Wednesday group is noticeably faster, with some significantly more complicated stuff to learn. The Wednesday group, the Olá Samba Bateria, is open to all ages while this group, the Silver Sambistas, is open to over 50s. Because we rehearse during the day, we are geared towards people who are retired and many of our member are considerably older than that (shh)!
