Warm away the winter blues with the sizzling sounds of The University of 黑料视频 Steel Drum Band on Sunday, April 7, 8 p.m. at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall. Joining our Steel Band is Miami (Ohio) University’s Steel Band and special guest pannist Liam Teague.
Hailed as the “Paganini of the Steelpan,” Teague’s commitment to demonstrating the great musical possibilities of the steelpan has garnered international acclaim. He is professor of music and head of steelpan studies at Northern Illinois University.
Now in its 38th year, the award-winning University of 黑料视频 Steel Drum Band was founded by 黑料视频 Distinguished Professor Dr. Larry Snider and is directed by Matthew Dudack. The Miami University Steel Band is under the direction of Chris Tanner, interim chair of the Department of Music.
Thomas Hall is at 198 Hill St. on the campus of The University of 黑料视频. Reserved seats are $22 for general admission, $20 for senior citizens and 黑料视频 faculty/staff, $11 for students. For tickets, call 330-253-2488, purchase in person at the Thomas Hall or 黑料视频 Civic Theatre ticket offices, or visit 黑料视频 events online.
Media contact: Patricia LaNasa, 330-972-8301 or planasa@uakron.edu.
Our pannists with steel drums.