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Steel Band Music

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 N/A This easy Island Tune sounds much harder than it is and can really spice up a performance Sample $20
Deserted Island N/A 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 N/A A great opening piece for your next concert. This one really gets the toes tapping. Sample $20
The Hammer N/A A great calypso tune arranged to be playable for all bands. Bring a brake drum Sample $20
Guantanamera N/A A very easy piece that is a standard latin bossa. Easy melody line and supporting figures combined with a great solo section in F major make this song a must. Sample $20
YellowBird N/A

This easy arrangement of the island classic will delight the crowds.

Sample $15
Miami Beach Rhumba N/A A great way to feature the rhumba rhythm. This one will get them dancing
the tango.
Sample $15
Reggae Blues N/A A very easy tune that will bring out the reggae in your band. Great solo section in d minor. Sample $15
Calypso Dreaming N/A A fun calypso style tune with plenty of challenge for lower players. Sample $20
Pans Gone Wild N/A Bright rock tune to open or close any concert. Playable by any group. Sample $20
Blue Samba N/A Very easy, but sounds hard, songs to start your steel drum program off with a bang. Lots of unisons. Sample $20
Hot, Hot, Hot! N/A 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 N/A 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 $15
Conga M This Latin Favorite will really get the audience doing the conga! Sample $15
Quando, Quando, Quando ME This arrangement is fairly easy to play and has a section which features the guitars on the melody part. Sample $15
La Bamba N/A 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 N/A This simple arrangement of the National Anthem is a must for any performing steel drum band. Sample $15
Anna N/A 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 N/A 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 $25

Misquito Tango M Want to challenge your lead players?
This composition will make everyone in the room want to tango!
Sample $25

Island Breakdown ME This tune really gets the band moving and is not terribly difficult. A cool unison part highlights the c section.
Sample $25

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

One for the Boys N/A 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 N/A 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. pic $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.
$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

The Music of Ed Anderson

Title Level Description Sample Price Purchase
Brown Eyed Girl N/A This classic rock tune by Van Morris on is scored to be easy to put together and the crowd will really "dig" it. $30
Girl from Ipanema N/A N/A $30
Where is the Love? N/A N/A $30
Red Red Wine N/A N/A $30
Carol of the Bells N/A N/A $30

 

 

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