The Trinidadian Steelpan is one of my favourite instruments, and I try to compose with it in the orchestra as often as I can.  Recently, I was given the opportunity to do an actual 50-person steelpan orchestra arrangement of a song by New York’s “St Lucia”.  Writing the steelpan parts and recording the results was an incredible learning experience, and convinced me that I want to do a lot more with this gorgeous instrument!

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