MPP231: Princeton University Steel Band (Fall 2020)

The PU Steel Band course will focus on the history and performance practice surrounding the steel drum band and its traditional musics from Trinidad and Tobago. The repertoire will be chosen from traditional music from the Caribbean (Calypso and Soca) as well as other contemporary works from the United States.Students will also have the opportunity to write or arrange music for the ensemble with the guidance of the instructor.