Steelpan Workshops for Schools Across the UK
Dex leads participatory workshops that combine music-making with the story and cultural context of steelpan in Trinidad & Tobago.
Sessions are shaped around pupil ages, group size, available time, space and the learning goals of the school.
What a workshop can explore
- The steelpan story, its Trinidad & Tobago roots and its cultural significance.
- How notes are arranged on the instrument.
- Pulse, rhythm, listening and musical response.
- Hands-on playing, individually and as a group.
- Coordination, teamwork and a shared musical exercise or showcase.
Suitable school and education settings
Workshops can suit primary and secondary schools, music departments, enrichment programmes, assemblies, cultural and heritage programmes, Black History Month activity and community education settings.
Dex brings more than four decades of steelpan experience across performance, education and cultural work.
Information to include in an enquiry
- Preferred date, school location and available session times.
- Pupil ages, number of participants and available space.
- Whether you want a workshop, performance or a combination.
- Access, safeguarding and other practical requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Are workshops suitable for primary and secondary pupils?
Yes. Sessions are adapted to age, group size, space and the school’s learning goals, including music departments, enrichment programmes and assemblies.
Can a workshop support cultural or heritage programmes?
Yes. Workshops can suit cultural and heritage programmes, Black History Month activity and community education settings, alongside classroom or enrichment use.
What should a school include in an enquiry?
Preferred date and location, session times, pupil ages, number of participants, available space, whether you want a workshop, performance or both, plus access and safeguarding requirements.