New York University Knows Pan

New York, New York - The NYU Steel Pan Ensemble, under the direction of Josh Quillen, recently took the stage of New York University’s Loewe Theatre to present an evening full of music for steel band. In addition to his work with So Percussion, Quillen has performed with numerous steel drumming ensembles all over the country, and brings his diverse knowledge of the instrument to the ensemble.

The concert featured many standard works for steel band, staying true to the heritage of the instrument, in addition to the premier of two new pieces. The first was Quillen’s arrangement of Philip Glass’s Etude #9, which was followed by the world premier of Jason Treuting’s new work entitled, If I Were (Blank), I would Be (Blank). Other pieces featured throughout the night included Lord Kitchener’s Mo Pan, Barbara Higbee’s To Be, Matt Dudack’s Lampin, and Ray Holman’s Woodbrook Jam.
 

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