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It is with a very heavy heart that I have to announce that, due to personal medical reasons, I am forced to give up teaching A-Plus DrumLine. I have been afflicted with osteoarthritis in both hands for some time now and in recent months it has shown significant deterioration. Although I have had some treatment with mixed success, my medical advice is that I cease drumming activities.

 

It is with much regret that I take this decision as, since the group was form...ed in 2014, I have thoroughly enjoyed teaching this enthusiastic group of young adults and taking them to perform at various local events including the opening ceremony of the UK Special Olympics in 2017. I shall very much miss their friendliness and keenness to learn.

 

I am now urgently seeking a volunteer to take over teaching this group. They are young adults with a range of autistic and other disadvantages – some are independent and some are escorted by carers (of whom a few will get actively involved). The group rehearses just once per week – currently on Tuesdays from 5.00 to 6.00 pm at the Autism Plus headquarters in central Sheffield. The post does not require any special talent in drumming, nor music, nor teaching – I am living proof of that. What it does demand is regular commitment, patience and a sense of fun and enjoyment of drumming in a very basic corps style.

The group has a very good set of Premier drums (snare, bass and tenor) all with stands and access to a basic drum kit. There is contact with and advice available from Free Players Drum Corps of New York who were the inspiration for the formation of A-Plus. There is also a close link with Concord Youth Music in Sheffield.

 

If anyone would like more information about A-Plus DrumLine and its activities please call me on 0770 353 8994 or email : rcs@concord.org.uk.

These young people thoroughly enjoy their weekly sessions and deserve the opportunity to continue their progress and pleasure through the medium of drumming. I sincerely hope that we can find someone to help them as soon as possible.

Roger C Steele

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It is with a very heavy heart that I have to announce that, due to personal medical reasons, I am forced to give up teaching A-Plus DrumLine. I have been afflicted with osteoarthritis in both hands for some time now and in recent months it has shown significant deterioration. Although I have had some treatment with mixed success, my medical advice is that I cease drumming activities.

 

It is with much regret that I take this decision as, since the group was form...ed in 2014, I have thoroughly enjoyed teaching this enthusiastic group of young adults and taking them to perform at various local events including the opening ceremony of the UK Special Olympics in 2017. I shall very much miss their friendliness and keenness to learn.

 

I am now urgently seeking a volunteer to take over teaching this group. They are young adults with a range of autistic and other disadvantages – some are independent and some are escorted by carers (of whom a few will get actively involved). The group rehearses just once per week – currently on Tuesdays from 5.00 to 6.00 pm at the Autism Plus headquarters in central Sheffield. The post does not require any special talent in drumming, nor music, nor teaching – I am living proof of that. What it does demand is regular commitment, patience and a sense of fun and enjoyment of drumming in a very basic corps style.

The group has a very good set of Premier drums (snare, bass and tenor) all with stands and access to a basic drum kit. There is contact with and advice available from Free Players Drum Corps of New York who were the inspiration for the formation of A-Plus. There is also a close link with Concord Youth Music in Sheffield.

 

If anyone would like more information about A-Plus DrumLine and its activities please call me on 0770 353 8994 or email : rcs@concord.org.uk.

These young people thoroughly enjoy their weekly sessions and deserve the opportunity to continue their progress and pleasure through the medium of drumming. I sincerely hope that we can find someone to help them as soon as possible.

Roger C Steele

 

Ring Steve on 07810406501 he may be able to help!

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