We are a community drumming group that is self-funded and open to anyone over 14. If you’ve like to try your hand at drumming then please drop in to one of our sessions.
In order to perform with us, you’ll need to sign up as a member. To take part in the advanced session you’ll need to be a member and have completed one season of performances with us.
Percussion Sessions:
Everyone: Mondays 18.30 until 20.15
Advanced: Mondays 20.30 until 21.45
The Iona School
310 Sneinton Dale
Nottingham
NG3 7DN (Bus route 43)
310 Sneinton Dale
Nottingham
NG3 7DN (Bus route 43)
What our members say …..
“It keeps me sane!” – Ian
“When you have had a bad day at work and you’re boss is getting you down, nothing fixes you up better than spending the evening hitting a drum!”
“I couldn’t live without samba – it brightens up every Monday for me.” – Ceri
” NSoS gives me something really special to look forward to at the start of each week and the opportunity to learn something new and blossom in a way I have never done before. I wasn’t musical before I joined and in just 2 – 3 years I am now performing and it feels wonderful. It has one loads for my self-esteem and creativity and given me whole new challenges. At my age, I thought I had faced them all!” – Jonathan
“It sets me up for the rest of the week and starts my week with a bang!” – Mark
“Being a pensioner, not only is the music appealing but playing in the band is also a good way of keeping fit!” - Ken
“It is the best thing I have found… ever. The people are so friendly and I can’t imagine not playing samba for the rest of my life.” – Pradeep
“Amazing sound from everyone and thoroughly enjoyable experience.” – Isaac
“Samba has been in my blood all my life but it wasn’t until I joined NSoS that I really made it real and that I played it myself. It gets under my skin and gives me goosebumps… Because when we’re good, we’re fantastic and we put a smile on each other’s face. There’s nothing like the adrenaline rush you get doing a busk through jam-packed Nottingham city centre and stopping people in their tracks with our sound. You really feel part of something, part of a team who share not only the same hoodies but the same love for great music. It’s just amazing and Monday evenings have never been so full of life for me. Come and join us and see (and hear!) for yourself!” - Amy
“If you’re not a musician, it is so easy to start playing music without spending 10 years in your bedroom with a guitar.”
” I didn’t learn to play an instrument as a youngster and have found that opportunity through NSoS. It energises me and it’s like meditation – it taps into something primitive and you get a real buzz when the whole band comes together.”