Program Description
Listen for the sounds of steel drums in Virginia. This program explores the diversity of the people of the West Indies through drums or pans. The sounds of Africa, Europe, and South America combine in this multicultural connection to create the sound of the islands. Although the drums were banned by governments and countries because of fear of uprisings, we will explore how the pans became the popular instruments they are today while learning about our island neighbors to the south.
Information
Audience Limit: 350
Program Length: 50 Minutes
Appropriate for Grades:
- Kindergarten
- Grade 1
- Grade 2
- Grade 3
- Grade 4
- Grade 5
- Grade 6
- Grade 7
- Grade 8
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
Price
Assembly Price: $795.00
Assembly Back-to-Back Price: $1,425.00
Program Availability
This program is available as the artist’s schedule permits. Please call early to schedule!
Technical Requirements
Clean, clear, swept space (minimum performance space of 12’X12’). Artists will bring their own sound equipment. Please have access to electricity available.
Program Restrictions
There are no designated restrictions associated with this program.