| The Idaho State University Steel Band was founded by Dr. Jeannine Remy in the fall of 1992. The ISU Steel Band would like to share with its audiences an appreciation for the art of steel band musicianship. Steel drums are not amplified in any way; the music that sounds from these instruments is pure. For most audiences, listening to a steel band is a new and exciting musical experience. Steel band music making is high energy; the listener's experience is culturally eye opening and ear pleasing! |
| While the styles of music that are indigenous to the steel drum are calypso and soca, the ISU Steel Band plays a repertoire selected to please all age groups. The band performs traditional calypso. soca, reggae, pop, jazz standards, fusion, new age, classical and original compositions with a special Caribbean twist. It is rare for composers to write specifically for steel drums, but in Trinidad, successful popular songs are regularly adapted, transcribed, and arranged for hundred piece orchestras. Each of the tunes performed by the ISU Steel Band has gone through a similar process of transcription and arrangement. |
| The ISU Steel Band performs concerts and provides entertainment for both public and private events throughout Idaho. These performing events include campus engagements, community festivals, receptions, banquet entertainment, elementary and high school assembly programs, private parties and more. For more information or booking contact: |
| Dr. Jeannine Remy, The ISU Caribbean Steel Band
Dept. of Music, Campus Box 8099, Pocatello, Id 83209 (208) 236-3705 |