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Harvard College Steelpan Ensemble

Music

Steel band playing calypso, soca, jazz, classical, and pop on steelpan, open to all students with no auditions or experience required.

Also known as Harvard Steelpan Ensemble

Joining
Open membership
First-years eligible · No experience needed
When
AnytimeNo deadline to join
Meets
Two rehearsals a week during term

About

Founded in 2024, the Harvard College Steelpan Ensemble gives Trinidad and Tobago's national instrument a permanent home at Harvard.

How to join

  • Open membership — Anyone can join: sign up or come to a meeting.

Details

Status
Recognized
Dues
No dues required

What they do

  • Fundraising
  • Two rehearsals per week (Mondays and Thursdays, 7–9 p.m.)
  • Performances around the end of each semester
  • Trip to Trinidad for Carnival season with a concert at Theatre One, UTT
  • Tour to Trinidad during Carnival season
  • Performing at booked events
  • Available to book for events
  • Twice-weekly rehearsals

Mission, in their words

Bringing the beauty and vibrancy of the steelpan to Harvard and giving it a permanent home there.

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