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Est. 1973 by G. Allen O’Connor
Developed with Dr. Clifford Alexis
Liam Teague, Head of Steelpan Studies • Yuko Asada, Musical Instrument Technician

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I am so excited to premiere Jermaine Stegall's " Sprint" with the brilliant Avalon String Quartet. "Magic of the Steelpan", Friday, November 6th, 5pm, Northern Illinois University's Recital Hall, School of Music. Benefit recital for the NIU Steelband.

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Charlton Alfonso’s arrangement of “Savannah Grass” was one of the first pieces our ensemble ever learned, making the opportunity to perform it alongside him on our inaugural tour to Trinidad especially meaningful.

The original song by @kesthebandofficial celebrates the Queen’s Park Savannah as the heart of Trinidad and Tobago’s annual Carnival festivities, including Panorama.

Experiencing the Junior Panorama competition firsthand gave our ensemble a deeper appreciation for the Savannah’s place in Trinbagonian culture and for the tradition behind the music we had been playing.

That experience, together with @charloalfonso sharing the story behind his arrangement, brought new meaning to the piece and helped us deliver a performance of “Savannah Grass” that we will never forget.

Sound engineering/mixing: @triinitone
Concert videography: @kerronlemessy
Savannah videography: @brianbartholomewtt
Interviews & Video Editing: @adam_bart

#trinidad #steelpan #harvard

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We had to jump on this trend - kinda chic to be the Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra, your orchestra for the community! 🎶

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Last week I went to the incredible spring NIU Steelband concert. Incredible music and wonderful people who I adore. I am so grateful to Pan for bringing us together. And so proud to be an NIU alum. 3 pics:

1) My dear friend, NIU Steelband Director Professor Liam Teague

2) Former University of West Indies (Trinidad) students Keon Baptiste, Nathaniel Guerra, and Tiajuana Hernandez, who are about to complete Masters degrees.

3)The concert paid tribute to our band’s founders, Dr. Clifford Alexis, and G.Allan O’ Connor, and godfather Les Trilla.

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Steelpan church.
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#steelpan #livemusic #ottawa #niu #steelband

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Shower us with your presence at @ottawacenter this April! ☔️

🌼 Center in: silence Fridays 12-1pm at The Abbey for silent meditation, contemplation, prayer
🌼 Fri 4/10 7pm Old Time Barn Dance w/ live band at The Abbey basement
🌼 Fri 4/11 7pm Dueling Pianos by Kate & @jtaylornixon at The Abbey
🌼 Sat 4/18 7pm DuffelBelle (Katie Belle & Duffelbag Joe of The Belle Rangers) at The Abbey @katiebelle667 @duffelbagjoe @katiebellemusic
🌼 Tues 4/21 7pm NIU Steel Band at The Great Hall @niu.steel.band
🌼 Sat 4/24 7pm On the Road: Vicki Peterson & John Cowsill w/ Michelle Malone at The Abbey @vickiandjohnmusic @michellemalonemusic
🌼 Sun 4/26 2pm A View from the Abbey: A Conversation with John Williams @wgnkingjohn @leseurejay

🎟️ Info + Tickets at www.ottawacenter.org

💃🏻🕺🏽 Bring a friend or make one!

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Thanks to @liam.teague and the @niu.steel.band for having me out again to speak! It was fun with great conversations with these young musicians!
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It was great seeing @yukoasadasteelpan, back from her Fulbright in Trinidad. She gets the photo credit for this post as well!
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#steelpan #steelband #education #niu #gohuskies

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Join us Tuesday, April 7th at 6pm for a steel pan petting zoo! Want to try a new instrument? Already play pan but want to switch things up? Bring a friend and come have some fun, we can’t wait to see you there!

#music #niu #niuschoolofmusic #percussion #niupercussion

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Just about a month out from this terrific concert featuring Tracy Thornton! Love to see you there!

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Parang in DeKalb• Rio Manzanares

Last semester, Professor Ben Wahlund asked me to arrange a Trinidad Parang piece for the NIU Steelband Studio to perform at the annual NIU Percussion Winter Concert. Safe to say we all had alot of fun 🤗

Grateful for all these enjoyable moments!

#niusteelband #niupercussion #parang

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CSA Fall Concert 2025: Expresso, Sabrina Carpenter; Rio Manzanares, José Antonio López; Don’t You Worry ‘bout a Thing, Stevie Wonder; Sway, Michael Bublé; Bonnie & Clyde: Destra Garcia

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