Pioneer Steel Band

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In Music 1250 (Pioneer Steel Band), students will study and perform steel band music from the Caribbean, Africa, and the Americas. Music 1250 is designed to promote a student's development as a performer on the steel pan and percussion instruments, while also emphasizing stylistic interpretation and ensemble etiquette. A wide variety of steel band music and styles will be presented and analyzed. Students will also be offered opportunities to work on improvisation techniques appropriate to steel band literature. This is a performance-based class, and sessions will be conducted in a professional rehearsal environment. The ensemble will have several performance opportunities throughout the school year. Components: Laboratory Typically Offered: Fall - Spring