The Cornell Steel Bands perform traditional music from Trinidad for steel pans, including calypso and soca, as well as repertoire expanding the boundaries of the instruments.  The group consists of the standard steel orchestra, cut and hammered from 55-gallon oil drums, and a full "engine room" consisting of drumset, congas, "irons" (brake drums), and other percussion instruments. One or more sections will form in 2007-8, depending on demand and ability.  The groups rehearse weekly, and perform as ready throughout the semester.   Students should register for MUSIC 433/434.  Prior musical experience is necessary, though not limited to percussion,  and participants must audition.   Audition information is available here. 2007-8 concerts: Thursday, November 15, 2007, 8 p.m. Willard Straight Hall Sponsored by the WSH Program Board as part of its WSH Coffee House series Special guests TBA Thursday, April 17, 2008, 7 p.m. "World Music Night" Ho Plaza/Straight Hall Sponsored by the WSH Program Board as part of its WSH Coffee House series Guests include the World Drum and Dance Ensemble Sunday, May 4, 6 p.m. Arts Quad 7th Annual Percussion Gala Shared with CUPE, World Drum and Dance Ensemble, others TBA other performances TBA Course materials, audio files, and other new may be found here. Members of the CU Steel Bands are entitled to use the storage room B13 at Bailey Hall for individual practice.  Guidelines for the use of Cornell percussion facilities may be found here.