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Title Level Description Sample Price Purchase
Evil Ways ME This is a great tune for featuring the low end on the melody in the B Section of the song. Sample $20
EL Cumbanchero ME A fiery latin smoker which is sure to be a crowd stopper. Sample $25
William Tell Overture M A great way to add a touch of classical
music to your concert.
Sample $25
Conventional Wisdom M A Brad Shores original piece that really cooks Sample $25
Archie ME This easy Island Tune sounds much harder than it is and can really spice up a performance Sample $20
Deserted Island E This easy bossa was written for the haven high school steel workshop and is easy to play. Great solo section for a lead pan in d minor Sample $20
Blue Water Bay M This Shores original has a very catchy tune that you will find yourself whistling Sample $30
Urban Spice E A great opening piece for your next concert. This one really gets the toes tapping. Sample $20
The Hammer ME A great calypso tune arranged to be playable for all bands. Bring a brake drum Sample $20
YellowBird ME

This easy arrangement of the island classic will delight the crowds. Upgraded 1-10-10 (newer arrangement)

Sample $20
Miami Beach Rhumba ME A great way to feature the rhumba rhythm. This one will get them dancing
the tango.
Sample $20
Reggae Blues E A very easy tune that will bring out the reggae in your band. Great solo section in d minor. Sample $20
Calypso Dreaming ME A fun calypso style tune with plenty of challenge for lower players. Sample $20
Pans Gone Wild E Bright rock tune to open or close any concert. Playable by any group. Sample $20
Blue Samba E Very easy, but sounds hard, songs to start your steel drum program off with a bang. Lots of unisons. Sample $20
Hot, Hot, Hot! ME This arrangement is very playable for all ages and is one of the most requested tunes at steel drum gigs. Sample $20
God Bless America ME Medium Difficulty A Short but powerful closer for any concert. Uses traditional and calypso styles together. Sample $10
Island on my Mind E An easy island bossa nova designed to hijack your brain to the islands. Sample $20
Conga M This Latin Favorite will really get the audience doing the conga! Sample $20
Quando, Quando, Quando ME This arrangement is fairly easy to play and has a section which features the guitars on the melody part. Sample $20
La Bamba M This is a very playable arrangement of this Latin classic. It has a solo section and a surprise "funk out " part. Sample $20
Mi Compadre Juan M This great tune is very playable and has a great break section for extra percussion stuff. Sample $20
No Doubt ME A medium easy rock/calypso chart with a neat B section for showcasing your lower end players. Sample $20
The Star Spangled Banner E This simple arrangement of the National Anthem is a must for any performing steel drum band. Sample $15
Anna ME A nice calypso tune that goes together very quickly. Guitars and Seconds share parts of the melody in the b section. Sample $20
St Thomas M This Sonny Roll ins classic features a "solid" section and highlights the lower end also. A percussion jam in the middle. Sample $20

Lord I Lift your Name on High M One of the most popular praise and worship songs arranged in a soca style. Sample $20

Misquito Tango M Want to challenge your lead players?
This composition will make everyone in the room want to tango!
Sample $20

Island Breakdown ME This tune really gets the band moving and is not terribly difficult. A cool unison part highlights the c section.
Sample $20

Steel Drummer Boy ME A fun arrangement of "Little Drummer
Boy" that is very playable and is great for Christmas Concerts.
Sample $20

One for the Boys E A very catchy soca that has a nice unison section in the bridge. Sample $20

The Banana Boat Song E An easy arrangement of this classic is highlighted by a key change from F to G.
Sample $20

To God be the Glory M This arrangement has horn parts written into it and has an upbeat calypso feel. Sample $25

Just Right Reggae ME

A catchy melody with a nice Reggae groove makes this a great tune to play. An interesting C section features all voices.

Sample $20

 

 

Red Red Wine ME This arrangement is very playable in the key of C. The drum set player can shine playing the reggae rhythm. Sample $20

Victory in Jesus M Victory in Jesus"  This "extreme Reggae"  arrangement of a timeless classic hymns is super for any concert.  The low end even gets a crack at the melody before an uplifting key change. There is even a "Amazing Grace" quote at the end.

Sample $20

Carol of the Funk M Based on the classic carol "Carol of the Bells", this arrangement gets down and dirty. Sample $20

Leaning on the Everlasting Arms ME This arrangement is a very hip version of this timeless hymn and comes with parts for horns. Starts in the key of G and then modulates to C. Sample $20

Tico Tico MH This fiery arrangement features parts for a 3 piece horn section
and has a very challenging lead pan part.
Sample $20
 
Banana Funk ME A funky beat frames this tune set in D minor.  The guitars
and lower end carry the melody in the b section and a unison jam is featured
in the c section. 
Sample $20
Oh, How He Loves You and Me  M This classic hymn is arranged with a horn
section and has a stirring key change form Bb to C major.  A must for a
Church steel drum band.
Sample $20
Silent Night E

A great arrangement of a timeless carol features the lower pans playing the melody in the B section.

Sample $20
Rudolph the Reggae Reindeer ME This easy take off on a familiar Christmas tune will be one of your band's favorites. Sample $20
Santa's in the House M

Santa Claus is coming to town and Here comes Santa Claus make up this upbeat medley.

Sample $20
Volcano E This Buffet standard is perfect for those parrothead gigs.  It was several distinct sections including the classic ukelele intro.  Set in the Key of F Major and is designed for beginner groups and more experienced bands that just wish to add a classic tune. Sample $20
 
Margaritaville ME Known as " The Jimmmy Buffet National Anthem", this arrangement is very playable and features the lower pans in the second verse.
Sample $20
 
Mary Ann VE The tune that no steel drum band should leave home without. Great une for a beginner band.  Key of F major.
Sample $20
 
The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy ME This is a great songs for the holiday season and could be a nice tune for your next church performance.  Key of F, to Bb major to C major. Three key changes give it a lift!! Sample $20
 
Mary's Little Boy Child M A nice tune to add to your holiday concert list. It has a nice caribbean feel and is set in the key of C major with a key change to D major.  The low end pans also get to play the melody.  Sample

$20

Under the Sea ME The "national anthem" of steel drum bands, also a must play for your concert or performance.  Set in the key of C major, this arrangment not only changes keys but also features the guitars on the second verse.
Sample $20

 

 

 

Kokomo ME One of the Beach Boys best known tunes, this arrangeent will come together quickly and will delight the crowd. Sample $20
The Whole Enchilada E This Shores original will get your band playing the first rehearsal. There is much repetition to allow the "mapping" of notes and it really sounds good. Premiered at the Fort Hays Band Cap in 08

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$20

Trini 2 D Bone ME This David Rudder classic will be a favorite of your band.

 

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$20

Billie Jean ME Michael Jackson on steel drums? It'll have your audience moon walking in no time!

 

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$20

Majesty E A praise and worship favorite that works well for steel bands.

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$20

Jump in the Line ME This Belofante classic from the 1960's is a must for any steel drum libray. It starts in the key of F major and passes the melody around before changing keys to G major. Sample $20
One Love ME No steel drum band library is complete without this Bob Marley classic reggae.  This particular arrangement begins in Bb and features both high and low pans on the melody part.  Later, it modulates to C major and recaps the chorus. Sample
$20
Copacabana M This latin hit made famous by Barry Manilow is very exciting to play and follows the lyrical line very closely.  It's in the key of G minor and has a brief drum solo in it, which could be expanded or turned into a percussion breakdown. Sample
$20
Volcano EM

This song was recorded by Jimmy Buffet and will be fun to learn for any band.  The familiar melody is featured in the leads and seconds, then in the guitars and basses before changing keys for the big finish.

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$20
I Just Called to Say I Love You E

This Stevie Wonder hit is a great addition to any steel drum band library.  Very playable parts and a key change at the last chorus.

Sample $20
Stand By Me E

This 50's hit is a very easy tune to put together and can be played by younger bands in a short period of time.  The C section has a variation from the melody and features the leads on a beautiful countermelody.

Sample $20
Under the Boardwalk E

Ben E King's famous hit from yesterday is a natural for any steel drum band.  This arrangment is in G major and very easy to learn and perform.

Sample $20
Cachita M A very catchy calypso tune with 3 different sections. Key of C major. Sample $20
Oh Come All Ye Faithful ME This combination of two classic carols is sure to bring the Christmas cheer to your next concert.  The lower pans get their share of the melody and the drummer will be delighted with the reggae beat. Sample
$20
Island in the Sun E A classic island tune arranged for a steel drum band. works great for most any group. Sample $20
Spanish Eyes E A beautiful latin ballad which is meant for a beginning or a younger steel drum band. Sample $20
Deck the Ding Dong M Need a couple of fun Christmas Songs for the next holiday concert?  This arrangment combines "Deck the Halls" and "Ding Dong Merrily on High" into a simple yet challenging piece.  There is one key changes from C major to Bb. Sample
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Tiny Bubbles E This Don Ho classic is an instant hit at any luau Sample $20
Feliz Navidad E No Christmas concert could be complete without this tune. Very easy to put together and it rocks! Sample $20
Go Tell It ME This rock version of "Go Tell it on the Mountain" will be a favorite of the audience. The melody is passed around and there is even a secion for improve solos. Sample $20
Brown Eyed Girl E

This rock tune translates perfectly to the steel drum band. It is in the Key of G and will be fun to perform

Sample $20
Kiss The Girl ME The Little Mermaid's beloved love song makes a very fun steel drum band song for your next concert. Key of F major Sample $20

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

M This timeless Christmas is set to a bossa Nova beat. Set in the key of C major, it also passes the melody to the lower pans. Sample $20
Winter Wonderland ME This is a jazzy arrangment of a standard Christmas song that features a real jazz feel in the C section.  Key of F changing to G. Sample $20
You're So Cool ME Ready for something different? This is the love theme to the motion picture "True Romance". No drum set part but a very catchy melody. Sample $20
Guantanamera E This traditional south of the border ballad is designed to let beginners sound like professionals in one rehearsal. The easy rhythms and harmonies will come together very quickly. This is an upgraded version of this tune (2009). Sample $20
Save the Last Dance for Me ME This classic 60s hit will add excitement to your next concert. A crowd favorite wherever it is played Sample $20
Island Jump E This Jaimie Shores original is great for beginning steel drum bands with an infectious melody that even the low pans can play in minutes. Sample $20
White Sands E A beautiful bossa nova with a more aggressive B section allowing the drummer to stretch and fill. Great literature for beginning bands. Sample $20
Baja M This spirited samba has some great chords in the B section and can be used for soloing if desired. Easy chords in F major. Sample $20
Shout to The Lord ME One of the most popular Praise and worship anthems, it make s a great steel drum piece. Sample $20
Oh Happy Day ME A gospel standard. This arrangmement fits together quickly and will have the church pews rockin. Sample $20
Shine, Jesus, Shine ME A "must play" for any church steel drum band or gospel concert. Sample $20
I Shot the Sheriff ME

The most requested of all the Bob Marley hits is now available for your steel drum.

Sample $20
Bad M Michael Jackson's blockbuster hit will make a great addition to your next performance. Moonwalking is optioinal. Sample $20
Heal the World M Another Michael Jackson "call to action" anthem that will be a lot of fun to perform. Sample $20
We Are Family ME Great for parties that need a dance song. Key of C major. Very fun bass part. Sample $20
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