Liam Teague with the Walla Walla University Steel Band

The Walla Walla University Steel Band, under the direction of Brandon Beck, will present a concert featuring music styles of the Caribbean(Calypso, Soca, 2-3 Son, Reggae), South America(Samba, Bossa Nova), Jazz and classical. The guest soloist, Liam Teague, will perform with the group as well as perform by himself demonstrating the reason for the title of one of his CD's "Hands Like Lightning." The Walla Walla University Steel Band has performed with other notable luminaries of the Steel Pan such as Gary Gibson, Tom Miller and Victor Provost.

Hailed as the “Paganini of the Steelpan,” Liam Teague currently serves as the Head of Steelpan Studies and Associate Professor of Music at Northern Illinois University. He has received many awards in his homeland of Trinidad and Tobago, including the Humming Bird Award (Silver) for “loyal and devoted service,” and won of a number of notable competitions such as the Trinidad and Tobago National Steelband Festival Solo Championship and the Saint Louis Symphony Volunteers Association Young Artiste Competition.

TICKETS REQUIRED: General Admission $9, Students & Seniors $5

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