Zephaniah Trust

"taking light into dark corners"

Mark Drake

Full Name     Mark Ian Drake

Born             in Bradford, 26 June 1979

Job              Community Arts Worker

Plays           drum kit, hand percussion

Also             guitar, bass, didj

Listens to      wide range of music

Especially    Cuban; anything with rhythm

Working in Schools

leading assemblies
taking drum and circus workshops
re:percussion drumming initiative
after-school clubs
contributing to week-long arts festivals

Working in Communities

organising events & festivals as part of a team

Shipley Festival 2004

ZephFest 05

Shipley Fun Day 2005

Working in Churches

running holiday clubs
leading worship
enabling others to use their gifts
drum & guitar lessons with a focus on worship

Working in Performance

Performing on recordings and tours with:

John Froud
jazz-funk band Melyn
electric-folk band Mr Johnson
specially-formed bands for one-off events

What they say...

Mark is "doing vital work by bringing members of the city’s different communities together and encouraging them to have fun."

JONATHAN HAYES, The Shaftesbury Society

On re:percussion

"We are delighted with the club and lessons—the children are really appreciating the experience."

MEG HENRY, Allerton Primary

Contact Mark at the Zephaniah Office for more information on his work and how he could work with you

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Office Address:

Zephaniah Office

2a Norwood Road

Shipley

West Yorkshire

BD18 2AZ