Ensemble Recital Series
NIU Steelband
Liam Teague, director, NIU Steelband
Avery Attzs and Malik Brooks, co-directors, All-University Steelband
Yuko Asada, director, CSA Steelband
Sunday, April 18, 2021
3 p.m.
Boutell Memorial Concert Hall
Program
NIU Steelband
Jerusalema Kgaogelo Moagi, Nomcebo Zikode
arr. Yuko Asada
Fugue No. 2 C minor, BWV 847 J.S. Bach
adap. Abram Breiling
Matthew Kiser, conductor
Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso Camille Saint-Saëns
adap. Liam Teague
Malik Brooks, soloist
Liam Teague, conductor
CSA Steelband
Oye Como Va Tito Puente
arr. Yuko Asada
Lovely Night Todd Donnelly
NIU Steelband
Shape of My Heart Sting
arr. Malik Brooks
Steelpan Studio
2021 NIU Chamber Competition Winners
Concierto Para Quinteto Astor Piazzolla
adap. Yuko Asada
Featuring members of the Northern Dance Theatre
Choreography by Paula Frasz
INTERMISSION
All University Steelband
Watermelon Sugar Harry Styles
arr. Malik Brooks
Ben Lion 3 Canal
arr. Avery Attzs
Body and Soul Johnny Green
arr. Matthew Kiser
Matthew Kiser, soloist
NIU Steelband
Lovely Day Bill Withers, Skip Scarborough
arr. Christian Melhado
Guest performers: Mardra Thomas, Reggie Thomas*
Iron Love Nailah Blackman
arr. Jaron Woodsley
NIU STEELBAND
Lead
Avery Attzs
James Gibson
Melissa Wang
Mitchell Rigert
Noel Streacker
Melissa Wang
Fabian Moreno
Double Tenors
Malik Brooks
Matthew Kiser
Christian Melhado
Double Seconds
Jaron Woodsley
Savion Nicholls
Aisha Joseph
All-UNIVERSITY STEELBAND
Lead
Alex Martinez
Natalie Crowne
David Weaver
Double Tenor
Jada King
Emelie Walton
Double Seconds
Jace Pesina
Karlaina Bunn
Luke Moyta
Cello
Noah Brooks
Kayla Steger
Sam Doran
Robert De Leon
Quads
Ethan Patterson
Bass
+Yuko Asada
Kyle Parciany
Matthew Schneider
*Faculty
+ Staff
Cello
Brendon Casey
Jordan Raia
Bass
Meredith Vandre
Cody Toth
CSA STEELBAND
Lead
Shelia Carey
Todd Donnelly
Mary Visser
Double Seconds
Michelle Irving
Chad Nichols
Barbara Parness
Cello
Jan Reynolds
Jay Smith
Bass
Virginia Naples
Katja Wiemer
Drums
Tyler Donnelly
The NIU Steelband extends its gratitude to Paula Frasz and the members of the Northern
Dance Theatre; Mardra and Reggie Thomas.
Congratulations to all graduating students!!!
Thanks for your passion and dedication to NIU Steelband program and to the School of
Music!!!
Upcoming on campus concerts
Fall 2021
Sunday November 21st, 3pm
Spring 2022
Sunday April 10th, 3pm
NIU Steelband
For more information on the band’s upcoming performance schedule, log on to our Facebook
page: https://www.facebook.com/NIUSteelband/
Interested in joining the NIU Steelband or All University Steelband?
Please contact Professor Liam Teague at:
www.lteague@niu.edu, www.liamteague@hotmail.com, (815)753.8658(office)
Information on the Steelbands
World Steelband (aka NIU Steelband)
Course: MUSE 372/672
Meeting time: Monday to Thursday, 1-1:50pm
• This ensemble is primarily for students that have steelpan playing experience
• If you have minimal or no steelpan playing experience but are willing to dedicate
yourself to learning the instrument and repertoire, we would be open to having you in the
ensemble
• Must commit to being in the ensemble for one year
• Some on and off campus performances in Fall and a number of performances in Spring
All University Steelband
Course: MUSE 373/673
Meeting time: Tuesday & Thursday, 4:30-5:20pm
• This ensemble is for beginning students and/or students with minimal steelpan playing
experience
• Students do NOT have to commit to being in the ensemble for one year, though a yearlong commitment would be appreciated
• At least one on campus performance each semester
NIU Community School of the Arts Steelband (CSA Steelband)
Learn to play the steelpan with Yuko Asada, director.
Open to ages 12 - adult. No prior experience necessary. The first rehearsal is open to everyone to
try it out! The class meets on Mondays from 6:30 - 7:25pm during the fall and spring
semesters. For more information, visit www.csa.niu.edu or call 815-753-1450
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