ASU Steel Drum Band

2:30-3:30 pm
1 hour
Total hours to date:  113

Today, I attended a library program.  It was an afternoon performance by the ASU Steel Drum Band.  Originally, it was planned to be an outdoor program, but it was moved to the Morganton Recreation Center because of the threat of rain.  Even so, the turnout was spectacular.  I estimate that there were around 300 people attending the program.  There were families, older people, young adults, just a wide variety of folks, and the program was wonderful.  The band consisted of about 22 musicians, led by a director, who also played.  There was a snare drum set in the middle rear, serving as the "engine block" and there were a variety of steel drums played by enthusiastic ASU students.  It was loud and vibrant!  There was humor as well as talent, so they really put on quite a show.  My kids liked their rendition of "Under the Sea," which incorporated a bubble machine to give an underwater effect.  The director also educated the audience a little on the nature of the steel drums, the different sounds produced, and the types of music played on islands like Trinidad.  Since 10 of the players are seniors, he pointed out that this was likely to be the last time they will play the steel drums, so much of the music that was played consisted of band members' favorites.  It was quite a show.