Steel Drum Band

Sunrise Elementary school has had a Steel Drum band for more than 25 years. Michael Bento, a former music teacher at Sunrise, started one of the first elementary school steel bands in Washington State. He was recognized nationally for his work with kids on steel pans.

Our current director Gary Gibson created the band Panduo in 1996 with Michael Bento. Mr. Gibson is an accomplished musician, composer, and instructor. He has won many awards for his work.

Mr. Gibson's goals for Steel Drum band are:

1. Provide a rich musical and cultural educational activity through musicmaking in the steel band.

2. Provide a safe, fun after-school activity.

3. Create a "team" ethic in the bands. 


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"Oberlin Steel Drum 1" by istolethetv is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Parent Information

Practices will be held after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting the January 12 with last performance at the Carnival on June 3, 2016. Children in the 1st session will need to be picked up promptly as they are not allowed to stay after practice, per school district policy. Children in 2nd session can stay after school and work on their homework while the 1st session is in progress. The program allows 36 students max. It is filled on a first come first serve basis.

Session 1 3:10-3:55pm
Session 2 3:55-4:40pm

Parent Meeting on Tuesday, December 1st @ 7 - 8pm in the Sunrsise Elementary Library.

Registration Fee is $50/student - see the registration form for available payment options.

Please submit registration forms and payments by November 25th. They are available below to download and print.
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Steel Drum Registration Form
File Size: 200 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File
Steel Drum Scholarship Request Form
File Size: 148 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

Volunteers Ne​eded

Sign up is through Volunteer Spot.  It only requires your email address to log in.  Reminder emails will come 2 days before the event you signed up.
http://vols.pt/2EcK57