Travel the world with the CCM Steel Drum Band in April 12 concert

The CCM Steel Drum Band and Afro-Carribbean Music Ensemble present a joint concert, World Music, on Saturday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. in Corbett Auditorium. The program features selections from the Caribbean, South America, and more, as well as several student arrangements. Tickets are on sale now through the CCM Box Office.

The national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago, the steel drum’s iconic timbre is a staple of Calypso music. However, the concert features many instruments throughout the evening—with ensemble members playing conga drums, shekeres (beaded gourds), maracas, and even using their voices to round out the sound.  

This year, the program focuses on Afro-Caribbean and Afro-Venezuelan music, with selections that highlight the exuberant street music of Venezuela’s San Juan festivals. Unlike many CCM concerts, audiences are encouraged to sing and clap along with several selections!

Don’t miss your chance to join in on the music-making. Get your tickets for World Music today!

CCM Steel Drum Band
CCM Percussion Ensemble 
Afro-Caribbean Music Ensemble
Russell Burge, Adam Groh and Vicky Mogollón Montagne, music coordinators

Percussion Ensemble 
ROLDÁN’S: Ritmica No. 5 and No. 6

Afro-Caribbean Music Ensemble 
Traditional: Güiro para Elegguá 
Traditional: Quitiplás 
Traditional: Tambor de Guatire 
Traditional: Tambor de San Millán 
WOOTEN, FRANCESCHINI and CHAMBERS: Liz and Opie

CCM Steel Band 
To be chosen from the following: 
HOLMAN: Mariella’s Dance 
RUDDER: Bahia Girl 
HOLMAN: Samba de Arcata 
WILEY: I Thought She Knew 
PARKER: My Little Suede Shoes 
KITCHNER: Pan Here to Stay 
NARELL: La Plaza 
Traditional: Marianne

• 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 12

Corbett Auditorium, CCM Village 
University of Cincinnati

Tickets: $19.50 adult, $15 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.

Experiencing the magic of CCM OnStage has never been easier! Purchase your tickets:

• Online at ccmonstage.universitytickets.com
• Over the phone at 513-556-4183
• In person at the CCM Box Office in the Atrium of UC's Corbett Center for the Performing Arts

CCM’s Box Office hours are Tue-Fri from 1-5 p.m. and one hour prior to curtain for ticketed performances. Hours subject to change based on the University of Cincinnati calendar. Our Box Office staff is always ready to answer your questions by phone at 513-556-4183 or email at boxoff@uc.edu. 

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