I make xylophones, metallophones, marimbas, and
other tuned percussion for professional musicians, this has included making
an African style concert marimba for Evelyn
Glennie.
I also design
instruments for theatre, schools and groups working with people with complex
disabilities. I have recently been commissioned to make outdoor
musical instruments which combine the ruggedness of playground equipment with the
beauty of musical instruments. I also offer an instrument
repair service.
We work with a huge number of people of all ages, abilities
with varying degrees of musicianship and understanding of the arts but the
manza seems to command attention from each visitor and everyone seems comfortable
playing it.... contd.
Gordon Scott, Director of Prema Arts Centre
