Recycle, reused, the creation of the steel pan Program Type: Performance/Workshop Program Length: 45 minutes Grade levels: PreK,K,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12 Art Form: Music, Science
Steel Impressions will provide the audience with historical information on the development of the steel pan in the context of using recycled material to perfect an instrument born out of struggle and resistence. Using regular household items the audience will get an idea of how to make a steel pan. A brief discussion on how the steel pan is made out of a 55 gallon oil barrel will also take place. After the discussion, music will be performed to show the versatility of the instrument.