Summer School ‘08
Psalm Drummers Summer School Windsor Castle 2008
Dates: 9.00-5.00pm Thurs 31st July, Fri 1st and Sat 2nd August 2008 (non-residential)
Are you a Christian drummer or percussionist? Would you like to develop your gift and learn how to play more effectively? The Psalm Drummers Summer School Windsor Castle is for you!
Summer School ‘08 offers totally ‘hands-on’ full days to improve participants technique and develop drumming skills along with fantastic biblical teaching lead by some of the UK’s most respected Christian drummers - all in the beautiful setting of Windsor Castle.
You can choose the drum kit course, the hand drums/percussion course or the kids course (8-14 year olds).
- Biblical teaching by Terl Bryant
- Daily Worship led by Psalm Drummers
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Artists / Teachers:
- Terl Bryant (founder Psalm Drummers, John Paul Jones, Matt Redman, Iona)
- Stew Smith (ex-Delirious?)
- Calum Rees (Brian Doerkson, TOTPs)
- Ed Freitas (Gwen Stefani & Cyba-drummer)
- Mike Simpson (Psalm Drummers’ teams coordinator, Co-founder Inspire-works)
- Raul d’Oliveira (Psalm Drummers facilitator, George Michael, Elton John)
- Vidal (Four Kornerz)
- Rodgell Shadrache (Psalm Drummers facilitator, Inspire-works)
- Bono Hodge (Psalm Drummers facilitator, Inspire-works)
There will also be:
- Fantastic food, drinks and refreshments
- World’s Fastest Drummer Competition (WFD UK)
- Trade Stands featuring all the new resources and drum gear for you to visit and talk to all our contributors. Plus freebies and our great raffle. (main prize to be annouced soon)
- Great live music and group drumming
- Friday night BBQ
- Saturday evening “Strike the drum” celebration service
Why not make it a holiday, bring the whole family and take advantage of all the attractions and cultural heritage Windsor has to offer just 20 miles west of London & 10 minutes from Heathrow Airport. Visit Windsor Castle, Eton College, Legoland Windsor, Thorpe Park, Visit Savil Gardens and Windsor Great Park, brouse the boutique shops in Windsor Royal Shopping or take a boat trip down the Thames.
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If you are interesting in being involved with sponsoring for this event please email us at info@psalmdrummers.org
About our Artists/teachers
Terl Bryant
is founder and director of Psalm Ministries overseeing Psalm Drummer initiatives. Terl has carried the vision of gathering Christian drummers since 1995 and will be bringing the message for the day. Terl’s freelance career spans more than 25 years and with over 150 album credits he has toured and recorded with John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin), Matt Redman, Iona, Faith Hill, Roddy Frame, Maddy Prior, Eden’s Bridge and many more. Much of his time is now spent producing and writing. He is author of the book ‘A Heart to Drum’ and has produced the new album ‘Rhythms of Fire’ featuring the sound of Psalm Drummers along with some of UK’s top worship leaders. Terl with his wife Jules are fully involved in their local church and work together in all aspects of their ministry.
Stew Smith
has been the drummer and creative director for acclaimed rock band ‘Delirious?’ for the last 12 years. He is a committed member of the Arun Community Church and through his time with Delirious? brings a vast wealth of skill and experience from having toured the worlds stages and appearing on some of the UK most celebrated Christian music recordings ever made. It is a privilege to have Stew joining us.
Mike Simpson
is the Psalm Drummers Summer School 08 Windsor Castle Director. He trained at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama studying percussion, conducting and composition. He has toured with Sir Cliff Richard, and performed with The Philharmonia, English Symphony Orchestra and is principal timpanist for the Virtuosi of London. He is also the guest conductor for the All Souls Orchestra. As a composer, he has had his works performed at the Royal Albert Hall, Royal Festival Hall and Belfast’s Waterfront Hall and published by Oxford University Press. Mike co-founded Inspire-works with his wife Jacqui which has grown to be the UK’s leading world percussion workshop company.
VIDAL
Vidal is drummer for FOUR KORNERZ. Since bursting onto the music scene in 2004 (when the band got signed by UB1 Music management), Four Kornerz has established itself as one of the UK’s leading and brightest prospects for live music and entertainment. The core-band is made up of four brothers: Deji (27), TJ (25), Vidal (23) and Daniel (21). Four Kornerz has shared the stage with a massive selection of artists including Joss Stone, Lemar, Ms Dynamite, Omar, Jocelyn Brown, Corinne Bailey Rae, and many more. Vidal’s creative drum approach always gives the sense of the unexpected on stage, whether it’s an impromptu drum solo or a collaborative effort with another musician, which in turns guarantees a spectacular presentation for any audience. It wil be great to have Vidal with us for the Psalm Drummers Summer School.
Rodgell Shadrache & Bono Hodge
Rodgell Shadrache & Bono Hodge will be leading the kids sessions. As facilitators for Inspire-works they work with over 850 children between them each week during term time delivering West African drumming & Brazilian samba drumming worshops. They are both highly experienced facilitators and drummers and are used to creating a fun, slightly crazy, relaxed atmosphere which children always enjoy. They both worship at King’s Church in Windsor & Reading and were the main drummers for the G12 Europe 07 Conference. Rodgell is black, Bono is white, both have no hair.
Raul d’Oliveira
Raul is a very respected trumpeter and percussionist and has toured and recorded with celebrated names such as Elton John, George Michael, Cliff Richard, Wet Wet Wet and Gloria Gaynor. He is also a regular performer with the Rhythms of Fire band and Psalm Drummers. He has a pastor’s heart and a wealth of Bible knowledge and wisdom. As a Portuguese national, he will be leading the Escola de Samba sessions. It is an honour to have Raul with us.
Ed Freitas
Ed who regularly appears with the Psalm Drummers performance team has played for Gwen Stafani, Kathy Stoker, The Straps and many others and regularly performs his multi-media drum show ‘Cyba Drummers’. Originally from South Africa, he is a qualified pilot, an energetic drummer and entertaining workshop facilitator. Ed is Director of Drummerbuzz and presents the UK WFD challenge (World’s Fastest Drummer).
Calum ’smiler’ Rees
Calum has a great many CD releases to his credit including Vineyard albums ‘Hungry’, ‘Come Now Is The Time’ and ‘Surrender’. He was for many years at South West London Vineyard, but now lives in Vancouver, Canada with his wife Joyce. He is a drum teacher and session player by profession often working in the mainstream recording, touring and doing TV dates. He is also a long time member of Psalm Drummers and has been a regular clinician and workshop facilitator. We are thrilled Calum is able to join us.
Sponsors and supporters: HARDCASE, PROMARK, DRUMWRIGHT, WORLD TRIBAL, MORETHANJAZZ.COM, IN2 DESIGN, SOUTHAMPTON PSALM DRUMMERS, COLCHESTER PSALM DRUMMERS, SOARVALLEYMUSIC, KINGS CHURCH INTERNATIONAL, THE POINT CHURCH.