The Power of the Steelpan: Trinidad and Tobago's Musical Gift to the World
Jan 12, 2022 12:00 PM
Vance Umphrey
The Power of the Steelpan: Trinidad and Tobago's Musical Gift to the World
Spearfish native Vance Umphrey will introduce the steelpan and perform. He says," Music was there before I can start remembering anything." His mother was a singer, and his grandfather was a choir director. He has a double performance major in percussion and piano from Humboldt State University where he was introduced to the steel pan, and it's fair to say his life as never been the same. He says music gives an appreciation for different cultures. Vance also likes the community aspect of music, and he has a vision for music-based community centers for people.
 
Rotary meets at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesdays at Lucky's 13 inside the Spearfish Holiday Inn, and the public is invited. Please join us in person or via Zoom:
 
Meeting ID: 870 2469 8841
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