ABOUT THE BAND
In 2003 Director of Percussion Adam Mason joined the Faculty of Fine Arts. Immediately Adam started up the Global Drums group using his own supply of steel pans and African Drums. His enthusiasm caught the interest of both students and the community, and the group quickly grew to 50 members.
Global Drums performs exciting traditional music from around the world on authentic instruments. The group consists of beginning and advanced Steel Bands, Taiko Ensemble, African Drum and Dance Ensemble, Samba Ensemble and the Concert Percussion Ensemble. The group consists of students (music majors, and others), and people from all parts of the university and external community. We perform with large and small ensembles throughout the entire year at summer festivals, corporate events, conferences, schools, fundraisers, and private events.
We also tour internationally including:
- several trips to the southern and eastern United States
- Japan - Yokohama Steelpan Festa, August 2009
- Hawaii - 17th Annual Honolulu Festival, March 2011
