Ceri Howells, our Calidoscopio Musical Director.
‘Ceri Howells is a drummer and percussionist based in Nottingham, UK. He has been playing percussive instruments of one form or another for well over 30 years and his time as a teacher and facilitator for individuals and large groups runs for over a two decades.
He made his start in music on the drum kit which is where he still spends much of his time playing and teaching. He has been involved in and still play with a variety of bands with many recordings produced over the years. As time progressed, he found himself drawn towards many styles of music from all over the globe becoming particularly fond of Brazilian musical traditions and Malaysian Gamelan along the way.
This diverse variety of music in his life is something that has kept him extremely passionate about all his playing and teaching. In his recent years, as a musician, he has been able to travel to the World Gamelan Festival in Malaysia as part of Kayu Gangsa (a UK based group that uniquely fuses traditional Malaysian Gamelan composition with contemporary musical elements and western instruments). He was also part of a UK Samba Bateria that travelled to Rio de Janeiro for a series of performances as ‘Carnival Transatlantico’. They were honoured to play some of the city’s most famous venues with a variety of fantastic Brazilian musicians. This tour made a small piece of Samba history by becoming the first ever completely foreign Bateria to be listed as part of the official guide to the Rio carnival and its wealth of music and celebration.’
Saturday Drumming Sessions for 2025
18 Jan, 15 Feb, 15 Mar, 19 Apr, 17 May, 21 Jun,
19 Jul, 16 Aug, 20 Sep, 18 Oct, 15 Nov and 13 Dec
Doors open around 9.45am for the session to start at 10am.
Time to get drums out, sign the register, have a cuppa and a chat…
No i nstruments required, drums will be provided!
Whole session costing £15 or £12 and the half session costing £7.50 or £6.
Bring your own lunch. The session finishes at 2pm.
Venue : Lonny Wilsoncroft Community Centre
Stepping Lane Derby DE1 1GL
Payment by bank transfers, details provided. Or cash / cheques
We look forward to seeing you. New members always welcome.
If you need more information email Ceri or just turn up
Email: cerihowells@hotmail.com
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The band is also available for performances and workshops
Email chair@kcm-music-derby.org.uk to find out about booking a workshop or a performance
Calidoscopio Carnival Drummers are an energetic, fun and friendly drumming group who play Brazilian and Fusion grooves and are always welcoming new members
Led by Ceri Howells our rehearsals focus on learning and practising new or existing material for gigs, workshops or even just for an individual’s own development. The group’s passion and energy for the music we play always reflects in our performances. We are open access so anyone can join no matter what age, experience or ability . It is also a great way to start your weekend!
