Global Rhythm Percussion Concert
featuring BYU Panoramic Steel
Dr. Kandis Taylor, director
7:30 PM | MAR. 10, 2026 | CONCERT HALL | MUSIC BUILDING
Loud Up de Soca BRANDON DITTGEN b. 1988
One Love
BOB MARLEY 1945–1981 arr. Brad Shores
Happy Together .......................
GARRY BONNER AND ALAN GORDON 1944–2008 arr. John Willmarth
St. Thomas SONNY ROLLINS b. 1930
Henry Wallin, tenor sax soloist
The House of the Rising Sun .........................
GEORGIA TURNER 1921–1969
arr. Eric B. Schrader
Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
STING b. 1951 arr. John May
Spiderwebs ................................
GWEN STEFANI AND TONY KANAL b. 1969; b. 1970 arr. Vincent Frank
California Sun .................................. MUSIC OF THE BEACH BOYS arr. Brian Pappal
BAND PERSONNEL
Thomas Alley
Luke Banks
Clay Battles
Liz Blackburn
Sally Bradshaw
Connor Chase
Lucy Farmer
Davis Hume
Dallin Nielson
Ella Pakcard
Ruth Peterson
Henry Wallin
*Shawn Clark, drum set
*Logan Mardesich, bass guitar
Program Notes
Tonight’s Global Rhythm percussion concert, featuring the BYU Panoramic Steel Band, is a vibrant celebration of popular music through the lens of the steelpan. The program opens with a traditional soca tune, honoring the authentic Caribbean roots of the instrument. As the evening progresses, the ensemble demonstrates the steel drum’s remarkable versatility across a spectrum of musical genres, including reggae, calypso, jazz, ska, and rock.
The concert’s culmination is a special tribute to "America’s Band," the Beach Boys. This performance honors the legacy of lead singer and songwriter Brian Wilson, who passed away last summer. In memory of Wilson’s influence on music history, BYU commissioned a steel drum medley to celebrate the sounds of the Beach Boys.
We thank you for joining us this evening and for your continued support of the performing arts at Brigham Young University.
About the Ensemble
The BYU Panoramic Steel Band is a percussive ensemble within the School of Music, dedicated to the performance of Caribbean-style music and beyond. Utilizing a full "engine room" and a complete range of steelpan instruments, the ensemble explores the rich cultural heritage of Trinidad and Tobago while pushing the boundaries of the medium through contemporary arrangements and original commissions. Known for their high-energy performances and technical precision, the members of Panoramic serve as ambassadors of global percussion, bringing the vibrant spirit of the steel band to BYU audiences.
