Difficulty: Medium (great for high school and college steel bands)

An iconic Beatles song off their 1967 album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band arranged for steelband. It features two contrasting styles: a laid back reggae for John Lennon's dreamy voice and....

Difficulty: Medium (great for high school and college steel bands)

"A Tune Called 'Bob'" is an energetic soca that changes to a "drop two" soca and then a calypso section. The title comes from a discussion by the composer and his mentor teacher, Dr. Rick Kurasz, on the....

Difficulty: Medium (great for high school and college steel bands)

“Adrenalin City” was composed by David Rudder and appeared on the 1999 CD release “International Chantuelle”. The lyrics refer to the electric feeling that permeates the entire island of Trinidad at Carnival time. From cab drivers to the executive of the bank, the excitement of Carnival is everywhere and in.....

Difficulty: Medium (great for high school and college steel bands)

This arrangement of a Beatles classic is great for any level steel band, whether looking for something exciting to challenge beginners or a pop tune that....

Difficulty: Easy/Medium (great for high school and beginning college steel bands)

This popular hymn tune is arranged as a Soca with a modal twist. Unconventional harmonies in the beginning lead into a....

Difficulty: Medium Easy (great for junior high, high school & college steel bands)

This old folk song from the islands is set to a catchy soca rhythm.  It has a fun melody that would be a great concert opener.  Key of C major.

Difficulty: Easy (great for junior high, high school & college steel bands)

This is a simple tune, yet very exciting.  It features melody in the high pans and low pans, as well as an optional solo section. It is a great tune to open a concert with!

Difficulty: Medium (great for high school and college steel bands)

This lively soca fits well on any steelband concert.....

Difficulty: Easy (great for junior high, high school & college steel bands)

Bacchanallin’ (partying) originates from the name of the Roman God Bacchus, the god of the grape harvest and wine making. This tune is a reflection of the partying atmosphere surrounding the annual Carvinal season in Trinidad and Tobago. Bacchanallin’ was....

Difficulty: Medium (great for advanced high school and college steel bands)

A classic Rudder composition that combines "soca and samba." This tune will have your audience....

Difficulty: Easy (great for elementary, junior high, high school, and beginning college steel bands)

This traditional island tune has a relaxed Calypso/Bossa-Nova feel and an open song form to allow for solos. This would be a great....

Difficulty: Medium Easy (great for junior high,high school & college steel bands)

A very fun tune to perform with an interesting lead line that gets passed around.  A great song for closing a performance.  Starts in the key of....

Difficulty: Medium (great for advanced high school and college steel bands)

Great party tune from '97 Carnival that makes a great concert opener - high energy!

Difficulty: Easy (great for junior high, high school and college steel bands)

A calypso classic made famous by Lord Creator.  This simple arrangement has some fun strum patterns and a fun melody.

Difficulty: Very Hard (great for very advanced high school and college steel bands)

This Panorama version took second place for Phase II. It has an exciting use of chromatics that is sure to please your players and audience. Great verse and chorus.