An up-tempo, fun song for beginning to intermediate steel pan ensemble. The steel pan's bright and resonant timbre perfectly complements this Pete Townshend hit from 1980. Featured in such films as Take Me Home Tonight and Dan in Real Life, this song is sure to be an energetic addition to your pan concert! Learn More

The title of this piece is inspired by a prime swimming and snorkeling location within the Baja Mexican corridor of Los Cabos. (There is actually no authentic steel band tradition in that region, but the location seems ideal for pan!) It was written for Ken Broadway and the University of Florida's Sunshine Steelers pan group. Learn More

This arrangement is based on the version from The Tango Project. It was originally written for three performers on a single 5-octave marimba. It was then expanded for a full ensemble to augment the arrangement, but can still be performed as a trio if desired. Instrumentation (3 or 9 players): three soloists (one 5-octave marimba), two additional marimbas (low A), bells, xylophone, and bass (string bass or bass marimba). Learn More

The 1983 hit "Bang the Drum All Day," by Todd Rundgren, has become an anthem for percussionists everywhere. This up-beat, high-energy arrangement by Aaron Ziegler is perfect for beginning to intermediate steel bands. Instrumentation includes: Lead, Double Tenors, Double Seconds, Cello/Guitar, Bass Pans, Bass Guitar (optional), and Drumset. Learn More

"I'm Yours" was an immensely popular hit for Jason Mraz, staying on Billboard's Hot 100 chart for a record 76 weeks. Its catchy melody translates well on steel drums, as it conjures up an island atmosphere and laid-back feel. This arrangement features a brief improvised section for the lead player to imitate the vocal "scat" solo on Mraz's original recording. This tune is sure to bring a smile to the faces of everyone who hears it at your steel band's next performance. Learn More

Aldwyn "Lord Kitchener" Roberts, an internationally famous calypsonian, often wrote music that was meant to be arranged for steel band, including the hit "Tribute to Spree Simon." The lyrics pay homage to Winston "Spree" Simon, widely credited as the inventor of the steel pan. This particular arrangement is written in a classic calypso style and makes a great addition to any concert. Instrumentation includes: lead, double tenor, double seconds, cello, bass pan, bass guitar (optional), and drumset. Learn More

"Walkin' on the Sun" was the debut hit single for Smash Mouth, reaching No. 1 on Billboard's Modern Rock Tracks chart. The song's opening riff and countermelody are based on "Swan's Splashdown," from the Perrey and Kingsley 1966 album The In Sound from Way Out! This tune is a summer classic that evokes images of sunny beaches and relaxing days, perfect for your next steel band performance. Learn More

Steel drum bands are becoming increasingly more common in school and community music programs. Students from K--12, to college age and beyond, are experiencing the joy of performing on these Caribbean-created instruments. Compositions and arrangements for the steel drum band have been limited and challenging to obtain . . . until now. Alfred proudly announces Alfred's Steel Drum Ensemble Series, which will address the need for quality steel drum music written for all levels of bands. From elementary/beginning band to high school, college, community, and professional groups, the pieces you are looking for are here, expertly written by educators who have vast experience working with steel drum bands at all levels. Bahia Street Beat is an original work for steel band with extra world music flavor. It acquaints students with world music styles accompanied by groovaliscious rhythms, but moreover, allows for flexibility in ages of the performers. This work is accessible enough for the beginning steel band player, but facilitates open improvisations that accommodate high school and college students as well as professionals. Learn More

Duke Ellington's masterpiece, "Caravan," has long been a favorite of musicians and audiences. Jeff Moore has arranged Ellington's classic song for nine percussionists and optional bass guitar. This arrangement sets the familiar "Caravan" melody in different styles, including rock, soca, and bebop. All of the keyboard percussionists are featured, as well as breaks to showcase the drumset and auxiliary percussion performers. This piece combines classic jazz and world music grooves that are sure to please everyone at your next concert. Learn More