Hear what past clients have said about:
- Steel Jam’s Music for Their Events
- Steel Jam’s “Band Together Through Steel Drumming”™ Team-Building Programs
- Mary Spalding’s School Assemblies and Residencies
- Mary Spalding’s Lecture-Presentations
- Steel Jam’s “Steel Band Experience” Workshops
Clients rave about Steel Jam’s Music for their events:
“Thank you for the wonderful music. It really set the scene for us!”
Tai K., Event Planner, Google, Inc.
“As always, rave reviews!!!”
Christy G., Event Planner, Yahoo, Inc.
“Your lively and versatile world music was instrumental in making the event a resounding success. The festivities resulted in our company having 500 happy, upbeat guests. STEEL JAM’s calypso, Caribbean music created an ambiance that lent itself well to our afternoon party.”
Judy C., Marketing Coordinator, PDI/DreamWorks
“You all were truly awesome”
Cassandra K., Paula LeDuc Fine Catering
“YOU DID IT AGAIN!!! People just LOVED that you were there to make the party really happen! Thank you again for making another special event in our lives that much more special.”
Jen M. (private party)
“The music was amazing. You did a terrific job on our ceremony music, the music for background for eating, and also for dancing. And your rendition of ‘our song’ was perfect.”
Jackie W. (bride)
“We all absolutely enjoyed your music that night!”
Cindee S., Special Event Manager, Immersa Marketing
Steel Jam’s “Band Together Through Steel Drumming”™ Team-Building Programs:
“The team didn’t know what to expect when they walked into the room…everyone grabbed some sticks and wondered what’s next. Mary’s enthusiasm was contagious. After a couple minutes, all those old barriers began to break away and we became just a happy, fun-loving group counting beats and moving to that powerful Jamaican beat. Even though we spent the whole day together doing a lot of different activites, this is the one that, to a person, they remember–the day they got to play the steel drums!”
Suzy Golt, Executive Director, The Marin Humane Society
“Our time with Band Together was quite simply a transformative experience. Mary and her team created an inclusive environment based in safety, trust, and respect that allowed our team to reframe barriers, find confidence in new ideas, and cultivate interdependence—all while smiling and laughing! Our shared experience was refreshing and renewed our ability to reframe habitual patterns of interaction. Thank you Mary!”
Gary L. Montrezza, COO, Hospice of the Valley
“Friday was SO enjoyable. . . it was such fun making music together!”
Vicci W., Team Building Participant
“Thanks for a terrific job!”
Rose Renwick, Organizer, District 4 Toastmasters International Governors Meeting
Mary Spalding’s School Assemblies and Residencies:
“The staff and students echoed the same refrains, ‘What a great day!’, ‘Can we do this again?’, ‘Isn’t she great?’, and ‘Tremendous!’ It is an experience which won’t soon be forgotten at our school.”
Mark French, Principal, Gegan School
“Your programs were educational and interesting, as well as entertaining. In short, you were great!”
Liane Butitta, PTO President, Roosevelt School
“I just wanted to let you know how much my class enjoyed your assembly on Monday! The students made musical instruments at lunchtime out of their milk cartons, juice squeeze bottles, sticks, and rocks!!!”
Allison McCutcheon, Teacher, Valley View Elementary School
“A big thanks for a wonderful four weeks. Your entire program was fun but also carried a very special message that the children will never forget. In fact, they are still singing and humming “My Brother Eats Bugs” and “Recycle.”
Mary Fravert, Teacher, Lincoln Elementary School
“We were delighted with how well you involved the students and how well they responded to you. Your presence here was one of the highlights of the school year.”
Joel Blahnik, Teacher, Gibraltar School
“We just wanted to thank you again for the FANTASTIC performances! The students and staff alike kept telling us how much they enjoyed everything about the assemblies. You were such a perfect, important addition to our Water Festival!”
Pat Ferrucci, Frankie Tate, Pat Boyle, Teachers, Sunset Elementary School
Mary Spalding’s Lecture-Presentations:
“Our members felt it was one of the best performances we’ve had. We look forward to having you again in the future.”
Doris Schafer, President, San Mateo AARP Chapter #139
A very special thank you from The Canadian Women’s Club for the wonderful performance you gave us at the March luncheon. Everyone loved every minute of your program!”
June A., The Canadian Women’s Club
“Your music made the seniors smile. Thank you again!”
Joanne Foy, CEO, Senior Solutions
“Your performance here at the Sequoias-San Francisco was fantastic!”
Jeanette Tabbara, Director of Activities, The Sequoias, San Francisco
“People really loved you and your music at the Calvary Presbyterian Church.”
–Hazel B., Calvary Presbyterian Church
Steel Jam’s “Steel Band Experience” Workshops:
“You’ll leave with a big smile. Mary Spalding’s steel drum class was just plain FUN. Informal, playful, social, and of course musical. I felt like a kid with great big cool toys to play with and no stern schoolmaster to dampen my enthusiasm. It’s obvious that Mary loves what she does, and her passion for the steel pan is contagious. I loved seeing her in the video from Carnival in Trinidad.”
Josepha R. (Steel Drum Workshop participant)
“Mary and Steel Jam Rock!! I thoroughly enjoyed my Steel Jam experience. Mary is passionate about “the pans” and her enthusiasm is infectious. The group lesson is lots of fun and a great way to get a bunch of people together for an evening. And you definitely learn how to play the steel drums! Regardless of your musical abilities, Mary will have you playing tunes and wanting to book the next flight to the Caribbean.”
Amy B. (Steel Drum Workshop participant)
“What FUN !!! Who knew you could get that many steel drums in one room !!! Everyone seemed to have a good time and we were all working together to create great music. Mary made it simple and fun and I know I felt successful at being able to understand the basics of the steel drum. Thanks Mary.”
Sherri H. (Steel Drum Workshop participant)
“In the course of 90 minutes, [Mary] was able to get 15 total strangers to play three pieces on the drums together…It was a satisfying and enjoyable experience—well worth the time and money.”
Pauls P. (Steel Drum Workshop participant)
“”Mary’s steel drum class is a blast!” My only musical talent is picking which CD to listen to, so I was skeptical and nervous. I really had fun and came out of the class feeling that I had really learned something.”
Tony B. (Steel Drum Workshop participant)
