The University Steel Drum Ensemble, or steel drum band, put on a concert of traditional and well-known music Friday. The program featured tunes like “I’m a Believer,” by Neil Diamond.
The first three pieces, “Rant and Rave,” “Jaws” and “Acadia Sunset” all had a cheerful tone. The fourth piece, “Appreciation,” was much longer and more dramatic.
Frances Zengel, freshman percussion performance major who was in the audience, said “it was a very intricate piece, and they did a great job.”
The concert continued with “Queen of the Bands,” a piece very similar to the first three. The two closing songs were fun and familiar: “I’m a Believer” and “Supercharger.”
According to the University’s website, the steel band is one of six small ensembles that fall under the “history, ethno and new music” category. The ensemble has 10 members and the director, Rob Desmond, also played along with the band on the drum set.
Desmond said he thought the concert went well except it was a little longer than he expected, but the steel band kept the energy level up despite the concert running long.
photo by Nico Doades
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