Want to join Samba Nova ?
We are as open as can be; no special entry requirements or experience necessary.
Come to Saint Matthew's Church hall on Barrington Street. Click here for directions.
What to expect when you come to your first practice session
We're as casual as can be but it will go more or less as follows:
- Send and email first if you can (info AT sambanova.org)
- Arrive at St. Matt's before 2pm on any Saturday (lower door on the side)
- Introduce yourself to anyone and say you're new
- Seek out someone who looks like they are leading things
- Ask questions - you'll be taken "under the wing" of an experienced player
- You'll be given an instrument (a bell, a small hand drum called an tambourim or other)
- Follow along - until you know the pieces don'y worry about mistakes
- Feel free to just watch and move your feet along with others - feel the music!
- Attitude is everything - enjoy and aborb it and things will be terrific
- Look us up on Youtube (channel jvangurp)
The first week is free and it's $5 a week after that