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Enjoy THE Show How would you describe the Petoskey Steel Drum Band to someone who’s never seen them before? I would say, “buckle up, this is gonna be fun!” It’s not every day that you encounter a 30-piece percussion ensemble comprised of well-polished student musicians who are having a blast. Prepare for a high-energy show filled with intricate rhythms, charming vocals, and some fun dance moves that will make you want to dance too.
Whether you’re seeing them on stage, in an outdoor bandshell, or bouncing on their double-decker performance trailer, you’ll love the contagious energy of the Petoskey Steel Drum Band. You’ll also marvel at their tight sounds that make it hard to believe that the band members are high school students. It’s not easy to describe what you’re about to see, but we can assure you that you’re going to have a great time. Enjoy the show!
The band features four voices of steel drums, a rhythm section in the back, and several vocalists who will perform a wide variety of music. Naturally there will be some calypso, island sounds; it is a steel drum band after all. But don’t be surprised if you also hear music that spans from classical to country, and from popular standards to jazz. You may even hear a couple of Celtic classics in their repertoire.
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Thank You Mr. Bennett For anyone close to the Petoskey Steel Drum Band, it’s hard to imagine the program without Barry Bennett. After 33 years directing the Middle School and High School bands, Mr. Bennett is retiring, leaving a legacy of music that has enriched thousands of students’ lives and touched communities across the country. The Petoskey Steel Drum Band is a large part of Barry’s legacy and speaks to the power of one person’s passion, vision, and determination. A band director since 1987, Mr. Bennett attended a steel drum performance at Central Michigan University in 1994 and knew he had to bring it back to Petoskey. In just two years, Mr. Bennett made his vision a reality and formed Petoskey’s first steel drum band, comprised of 12 members (including a few adults). This was no small feat, considering no one knew how to play the instrument, including Barry. Over the years, the band has grown to around 45 members, making it one of the largest in the country. The Steel Drum Band is now the star attraction at countless northern Michigan community celebrations and has performed for the masses in high profile parades in places such as Lansing and Chicago during the holidays, New Orleans for Mardi Gras, Disney Land, the Caribbean and even Hawaii. For kids from a remote, rural area, what a remarkable introduction to the world -- made possible by one man’s determination to try something different! “My favorite travel experience is definitely Mardi Gras. Getting to travel with my best friends to the coolest place in the US was something I’ll never forget. It was amazing moving through the masses of people and seeing them enjoying our music that we work so hard to perfect. The smiling faces and people dancing and singing along was one of the best moments in my life,” explains senior, Riley Werner. While Barry’s passion for music provided the spark, hard work – really hard work – makes the program what it is today. Leading by example, Mr. Bennett has devoted countless hours, above and beyond anyone’s expectations, to teach his students. The band practices during the school day, as well as early mornings and evenings, and throughout the year, including summer breaks. Barry’s goals for the kids extend beyond perfecting performances. Senior Alex Odenbach shares her memory of a moment in class. “One day during steel band, we were learning a new song and getting really frustrated because we weren’t getting it right away. Mr. Bennett stopped us and said, ‘I want you to walk out of here knowing you learned something. Music is something you can do forever, and I want you to be able to take the skills I’m teaching you to read or perform music in your future.”
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But playing a steel drum is only one of many skills the kids hone under Barry’s direction. Band members will tell you they have learned about teamwork, accountability, leadership, strong work ethic, self-discipline, pursuit of excellence, and of course, punctuality (one of Mr. B’s mantras, “early is in on time, on time is late.”) Students also discover how strong they are, by confronting demanding practice and performance schedules, harsh weather, physically taxing set up and tear down, and in-themoment problem solving. Senior, Brynn Werner says, “Looking back on my seven years in band, there’s been so many lessons learned. The most prominent would be that determination and hard work really pay off. Disciplining yourself, and having someone hold you accountable has led to success, and this band is proof of that. Mr. Bennett has believed in us and has made sure that all of us know we are capable of mastering every challenging aspect of our performances. I will be forever thankful!” Every once in a while, someone comes into your life and opens a whole new world for you. Barry Bennett is one of these people. He has helped to shape many lives, he has enriched our community through music, he is respected and adored, and he will be incredibly missed by all. Thank you, Barry, and very best wishes for your retirement!
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National Stage Last summer, four alumni of the Petoskey Steel Drum Band found themselves on the stage of the DTE Energy Music Theatre as the warmup act for Michigan legend, Bob Seger. The alumni are members of the alternative country band called the Michigan Rattlers and they were opening for Seger’s last two Michigan shows of his farewell tour.
Members of the Michigan Rattlers pose when they were still students of Petoskey High School.
Petoskey High School Alums Christian Wilder, Tony Audia, Graham Young, and Adam Reed now tour as the alternative country band, the Michigan Rattlers.
“Those were two nights we’ll be talking about probably forever,” said Graham Young of the Michigan Rattlers. Young said “Bob” was as nice as he could be. “He ambushed us on stage during our sound check on night two. We talked with him about growing up in Petoskey, about Detroit Tigers baseball, and he was quite enamored with Adam’s standup bass,” Young added.
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Young is the front man and guitarist of the Michigan Rattlers, described by The Boot as an “Alt-Country act on the Rise.” He, along with his band mates Adam Reed (upright bass), Christian Wilder (piano) and Tony Audia (drums) are all graduates of Petoskey High School and were all performers in the Petoskey Steel Drum Band. Adam, Tony and Graham graduated from PHS in 2011 and Christian in 2013. By 2016, Rolling Stone magazine had named the Michigan Rattlers as one of their “ten new country artists you need to know.” They formed their first band in high school and called themselves Orange Magic. Their musical chemistry was developed by the likes of AC/DC, Credence Clearwater Revival, Bob Seger, and more. Young says after high school they all went their separate ways for college and one by one came back to be the Michigan Rattlers. The band originally formed in Los Angeles with Young and Reed as an acoustic duo. They recorded a short demo and began playing in the LA area. “After almost two years…Christian finished college and moved out west and joined the band playing keyboard,” Young said. After another year, Audia joined the band as the drummer.
the importance of showing up and knowing your parts,” he said. Young also credited band directors Barry Bennett, Carl Brien, and Patrick Ryan for helping him know where and how to fit within the larger context of the band. “That listening and giving space is just as important as the notes you play,” Young said. “And that self-preparedness is essential; it’s a lot more fun when you know the music,” he added. Bennett returned the praise describing the four young band members as having special musical talent and an incredible work ethic. “They loved to play and they put their heart and soul into everything they did. From marching band to steel band, these guys always wanted to do their best,” Bennett said. Bennett and the other band directors were at the Rattlers’ show when they warmed up for Bob Seger. “It was a proud moment for Petoskey Bands and for the entire community,” he said. The Michigan Rattlers expect to be out on tour through the summer with some Michigan performances on their schedule. You can learn more about the band at www.michiganrattlers.com.
The band now tours nationally and at press time, was finishing its second fulllength record. “All of the songs we’ve kept pretty close to the vest so we’re looking forward to finally sharing them with everybody,” Young said. When asked how the Petoskey Steel Drum Band helped to prepare them for a professional music career, Young said the steel band is a professional band that comes with an expectation and standard that you have to meet. “Being in that band put us in real life performance situations and taught us
Legendary Rocker Bob Seger meets the Michigan Rattlers on stage at the DTE Energy Music Theatre. (PHOTO by Misty Lyn Bergeron)
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Audience members see the students in the Petoskey Steel Drum Band give their all during a performance. What they don’t see is the amount of effort that they also exert before and after the show. Some of the most important activity, and hardest work, takes place with very little recognition. The effort that these young people put into making sure every show is nothing less than amazing is quietly displayed. It’s not only about the hours and hours of practice they put in all year long, but, also, the physical task of loading and unloading and setting up and tearing down before and after every single gig. There are a few times a year where they have multiple shows
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in one day. During the holiday season the band performs at all four of Petoskey’s public elementary schools, all on the same day, putting on shows for some of their most enthusiastic fans! The task of setting up and tearing down the instruments four times in one day is grueling, not to mention the energy they put into each performance for the kids. Set-up for a typical show takes about an hour. Tear down goes a little more quickly, but care must be taken to pack the trailer just right. These young people take great pride in what they do and they strive hard to make your listening experience a most memorable one!
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THEY FOLLOW
the Band It seems the Petoskey Steel Drum Band has quite a following. Several people shared stories on Facebook, or talked to us about how they follow the band from town to town, year after year. Here’s what they said.
Susie Mackley first discovered the band more than ten years ago at the Downtown Petoskey Holiday Open House. “(and we have followed the band) to Gaylord, Cheboygan, Harbor Springs, Walloon Lake, Alanson, and Indian River,” she said. “Your level of enthusiasm, energy and dedication are amazing,” she added.
Jim Livingston is a retired educator from Midland who now lives in Charlevoix. He says he discovered the band 12 years ago and catches six to eight concerts each year all over northern Michigan. As a former school teacher, he says he is “so impressed with the enthusiasm and commitment shown by these young people.” He says he particularly enjoys the venues in Elk Rapids, Charlevoix, and Bay Harbor.
the Brian, from the Manistique area took claim as band’s #1 U.P. Fan last summer.
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“The energy, it’s addicting!” That was the response Bethany Reynolds gave in a Facebook post when we asked why people follow the Petoskey Steel Drum Band. “Not only are they incredibly talented, but the intense physicality involved in their high energy performances makes everyone smile, clap and sing along.”
Clem and Cindy Kolesar are retired educators from Troy, Michigan and catch between eight and ten shows each year. They’ve become such good friends with the band directors that they now go to Mardi Gras with the PSDB. Clem has organized many senior class trips in his day, so he is very helpful in coordinating the logistics and activities for the students and chaperones while in New Orleans. “Petoskey is so fortunate to have the band program like they have,” Clem said. “I’ve never
seen anything like it,” he added. Clem said that he and Cindy are proud to be a part of the steel band family and truly value the friendships they’ve made.
Kathy Lauer lives just north of Grand Rapids but follows the band to shows all over the state. “They never disappoint. I have three of their CDs and listen to them quite often,” she said.
The Petoskey Steel Drum Band’s biggest fan might just be seven-year-old Olivia Mayer who is often up-front dancing and singing with the band members. She says she knows all of the songs by heart and even had the alumni steel band play at her birthday party. She now has her own steel drum, a gift from her aunt and uncle. Olivia’s Mom, Melissa, says she is happy that her daughter has such good role models to look up to. “Thank you for taking the time out of your summers to entertain the masses with your great music and talent,” Melissa said.
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Keeping up with the Petoskey Steel Drum Band is no easy task. Parents of band members log hundreds of miles in their SUVs during the summer as they car-pool to shows across northern Michigan. While the travel certainly takes a lot of time and expense, there are plenty of perks as well. “We get to see some beautiful places,” said band parent Jody Werner. “We normally wouldn’t drive to Sault Ste. Marie on a Wednesday night, but we will for a steel band gig,” she added. She notes that they often see local attractions and find fun dining places or ice cream shops along the way. Many of the band’s shows are in beautiful waterfront communities with concerts in shoreline venues. Elk Rapids, Charlevoix, Bay Harbor, Petoskey, Rogers City, and Sault Ste. Marie are examples of places that provide a spectacular view along with the show. “We live in a
beautiful part of the world, and it’s great that the kids and parents get to see it,” Werner added. Festivals are another highlight for band parents and the kids. The 2020 tour is scheduled to include performances at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Alpenfest in Gaylord, Venetian Festival in Charlevoix, and new this year, the Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival and the AuSable River Festival in Grayling. Sometimes the band’s schedule takes them outside of northern Michigan. Last November they performed in Holiday Parades in Downtown Lansing and in Downtown Chicago. Every other year, the band travels to New Orleans to perform in three different parades at Mardi Gras. Their next trip to NOLA is planned for 2021.
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Steel Drums, or pans as they are called, are believed to be the only non-electric instrument invented in the 20th Century. The instrument’s origins date to the late 1930’s in what is now the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Fifty-five-gallon oil drums left behind by the U.S. forces after World War II became a key source of new instruments. In fact, the word “drum” in the name is a reference to the used oil drums from which they were made, and not from the traditional percussion drum that uses a membrane. Today’s pans are manufactured to more technical specifications by company’s like Panyard and Coyle Drums and can be found in every kind of performance venue around the world. While there are many sizes and styles of pans, the Petoskey Steel Drum Band uses four “voices.”
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The pans seen in the back right, from the audience perspective, are called Cellos and carry the band’s tenor voice. Each cello player has a set of four pans with a total of around 18-notes.
In the second row are the Double Seconds which carry more of an alto voice. They are a set of two pans per musician and carry some melody and counter melody and also have a range of around two octaves.
The Bass Pans are generally seen in the back left and each set has six large drums. They also have 18-notes.
Rounding out the band is the “Engine Room.” In a jazz band, they would be called the rhythm section, but in Trinidad and Tobago terminology the drum kit, bass guit ar, congas and other auxiliar y percussion instruments are known as the engine room.
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The set list and order of music varies from performance to performance. Some of the songs in the Petoskey Steel Drum Band 2020 repertoire include: I Wish Stevie Wonder
You Can Call Me Al Paul Simon
Ants Marching Dave Matthews
Shut Up and Dance Walk the Moons
Brown Eyed Girl Van Morrison
Birthday Party Boogsie Sharpe
Volcano Jimmy Buffett Lord of the Dance Ronan Hardiman
Where the Boat Leaves From Zac Brown and Wyatt Durrette
Siamsa Ronan Hardiman
Tio Macaco Snarky Puppy
Dueling Banjos (Pans) Arthur Smith, from the Motion Picture Deliverance Fiesta Latina Lalo Davila The Hammer David Rudder Where’s My Thing Rush Jump in the Line (Shake, Shake, Shake Senora) Harry Belefonte Hoedown from “Rodeo” by Aaron Copland Hot Hot Hot Arrow Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) Shakira Dain Bramage Tracy Thornton Jump In and Hang On Tracy Thornton
If you hear the band during the holiday season, their set list might include: Trepak Tchaikovsky, from the Nutcracker Suite Linus and Lucy Frosty the Snowman Greensleeves Santa’s in the House Sleigh Ride The First Noel Carol of the Bells Holiday Medley It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
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The Petoskey Steel Drum Band’s music is now available to download. Take us with you on your boat, your next road trip, or to add more fun to your next summer party. You can purchase the Band’s music on iTunes, Google Play Music, CD Baby and Amazon Music. Full albums are $9.99, and individual songs are $0.99, great prices for a great time! See the band’s complete discology below. Over the years, the Petoskey Steel Drum Band has recorded its music and made it available to their audience as CDs, DVDs, and now as downloads. The sales of their music are an essential part of the band’s fund-raising efforts.
Discology: Jamaican Me Crazy, 1997
Parrot Steel, 2013
Steel in Paradise, 2000
Festival on the Bay Live, 2015
Steels Christmas, 2003 Lord of the Pans, 2006 Petoskey Steel Band “Live” DVD, 2009
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Caribbean Christmas, 2016 Festival on the Bay Live, DVD, 2018
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Support THE BAND The Petoskey Steel Drum Band has become a rather large entity that requires a lot of funding to keep it going. The instruments themselves cost well over $150,000 and require annual maintenance and tuning. It’s costly to purchase all of the music that they play. There are also trucks, an equipment trailer, and a performance trailer to maintain, not to mention the travel costs of moving the band around. Even though the band is a part of the instrumental music program of the Public Schools of Petoskey, it is 100% self-sustaining. Money comes in from performance fees, the sales of CDs and DVDs, the downloading of music, advertising in this program, and from direct donations. Often people ask how they can support the band. There are many ways. The most
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important thing is to support the festivals and concert series that hire the band. Performance fees are its biggest revenue stream, so it’s critical that these events continue, not only for the bands they support, but for the cultural enrichment they bring to their communities. You can support the band more directly by purchasing their music, either as a CD or DVD or as downloads from one of the platforms where they are featured. If you have a business, consider buying an ad in this program next year. And, of course, direct donations are welcome. Often there is a collection jar at our merchandise table, or you can send your donation to:
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M E ET TH E CLASS OF 2020 ANNA ARMSTRONG,
Band Leads. Parents Jane and Jim
Armstrong. Anna is on the varsity ski team and is a member of the National Honors Society. She also is a member of Model UN and the French Club. She works at Lake Affect and Nubs Nob and enjoys traveling in her free time. Her favorite part about being in the steel band is the traveling and seeing the joy in the audience. She is undecided on where she will be attending college this fall.
EMMA ARMSTRONG, Leads. Parents Jane and Jim Armstrong. Emma is a member of the varsity ski team, participates in French Club and Key Club, performs in the theater program, and loves sour gummy worms. Her favorite part of the PSDB is spending time with friends while traveling with the band. Emma enjoys being outdoors and she plans to attend North Central Michigan College this fall. JASPER FAYLOR,
Cellos. Parents Cindy McSurely and Patrick Faylor. Jasper is on the varsity soccer team and participates in Key Club, Model UN, and the marching band. He enjoys hiking, camping, skiing and traveling in his free time. His favorite part about being in steel band is the time he gets to spend with friends and traveling. He is undecided on where he will be attending college next year.
JUSTIN HANNAH, Double Seconds. Parents Lisa and Kris Hannah. Justin is on the robotics team and enjoys hiking and fishing in his free time. His favorite part about steel band is traveling to all the different locations. Justin plans to attend Michigan Tech University in the fall. MEGAN HARRIS, Leads. Parents Jackie and Dave Harris. Megan plays on the varsity soccer team and is in the National Honors Society, French Club, GSA, SASS, and leadership club. She lifeguards during the summer and enjoys being active and watching the Bachelor with her friends in her free time. Her favorite part of being a part of PSDB is traveling and playing the music. Megan plans to attend Central Michigan University in the fall. BRANDON KLAWUHN,
Bass Pans. Parents Brynne Klawuhn, Bryan Klawuhn, Monica Klawuhn, and Russel Coy-Burt. Brandon plays on the tennis team and is involved with the robotics team. He enjoys working and eating in his free time, and his favorite food is cheese. Brandon is undecided on where he will be attending college next year.
ALEX ODENBACH,
Leads and Vocals. Parents
Tracie and Chad Odenbach. Alex runs cross country and plays soccer at the varsity level and performs in the theater program. She is a member of the National Honors Society and Petoskey Marching Band. Her favorite part about being in the PSDB is seeing people’s faces during the show. She enjoys running and watching the Bachelor with her friends in her free time. Alex plans to attend Grand Valley State University this fall.
Yes, you read correctly. There are three sets of senior twins in the band this year!
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CHASE RAWSON, Double Seconds and Vocals. Parents Lynn and Blaine Rawson. Chase plays varsity lacrosse and enjoys camping and climbing in his free time. His favorite part about the steel band is the time he gets to spend with friends and meeting new people. Chase will be taking a mission trip next year and plans on playing lacrosse at Aquinas when he returns.
ELIZABETH WALDVOGEL,
Leads. Parents Jennifer and Bob Waldvogel. Libby is a member of the National Honors Society and participates in the plays and musicals. She is also in the marching band. She enjoys nannying and hanging out with her friends in her free time. Her favorite part about the PSDB is traveling with all her friends. Libby plans to attend Butler University this fall.
SOPHIE WALDVOGEL,
Leads and Vocals.
Parents Jennifer and Bob Waldvogel. Sophie performs in the shows through the theater program and is a member of the National Honors Society and the marching band. Her favorite thing about being a part of the steel band is watching the crowd smile during performances. She enjoys being active outdoors and watching Netflix and the Bachelor. Sophie plans to attend Butler University next year.
SANDY WATSON,
Double Seconds. Parents Sarah and Alex Watson. Sandy runs on the cross country and track teams. He also enjoys watching Netflix Originals and snacking in his free time. His favorite part about being in the PSDB is the feeling of being “famous” when the band rides along parade routes and everyone is cheering and dancing. He is undecided on a college for next year.
BRYNN WERNER,
Cellos
and
Vocals.
Parents Jody and Steve Werner. Brynn is on the varsity golf team and participates in the high school plays. She is a member of the National Honors Society and the Youth Advisory Committee of the PetoskeyHarbor Springs Area Community Foundation, as well as the leadership club. In her free time, she enjoys watching the Bachelor and listening to Surfaces music. Her favorite part of the PSDB is the energy of the shows. Brynn plans on attending Michigan State University this fall.
RILEY WERNER, Leads and Vocals. Parents Jody and Steve Werner. Riley plays on the varsity soccer team and participates in the high school plays and musicals. She is a member of the National Honors Society and an active member in the leadership club. She enjoys hanging out with friends and watching the Bachelor in her free time. Her favorite part of the PSDB is spending time with her friends and seeing the smiles. Riley will be attending Michigan State University next fall.
CLASS OF 2021 MAELI COVEYOU, Bass Pans. Parents Suzie and Jon Coveyou. Maeli is a member of the varsity golf team and runs on the track team. She actively participates in robotics and is in National Honors Society. Maeli’s favorite thing about the PSDB is having the opportunity to visit so many new places with the band. She enjoys playing golf and traveling in her free time. BROOKE CROFF, Bass Pans. Parents Kim and Gordon Croff. Brooke is a member of the Cheetos Club and the mentoring program at Petoskey High School. She enjoys reading and paddle boarding in her free time. Brooke’s favorite thing about being in the steel band is performing for the large crowds and seeing the energy of the kids that come to performances.
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ABBY HANEY,
Cellos. Parents Dana Pinney and Chuck Haney. Abby plays on the varsity softball team and is a member of the National Honors Society. She enjoys boating and working in her free time. Her favorite thing about being in the steel band is the people in the program and the places the band travels. Her favorite food is pasta.
LUKE SUMPTER, Drum Kit. Parents Courtney Lo and JL Sumpter. Luke plays golf and participates in DECA and the Youth Advisory Committee of the Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation. He enjoys staying active and working out in his free time. His favorite part of being in the band is the ability to spread music to many crowds. His favorite food is sushi.
HOPE HOPKINS, Leads. Parents Jen and Steve Hopkins. Hope plays on the varsity softball team and enjoys running and skiing in her free time. Her favorite part of the steel band is getting to speak with the people who come to watch the band. Her favorite food is ice cream.
NATHAN VAN NORT,
TARYN INGALLS, Double Seconds. Parents Robin and Del Ingalls. Taryn plays on the varsity soccer and volleyball teams and is a member of the National Honors Society and DECA. In her free time, she enjoys boating. Her favorite part of the PSDB is traveling to fun places and meeting new people. Her favorite food is sheperds pie.
ANNABEL WILCOX, Leads. Parents Joelle and Dan
KAINALU KIPAPA,
Bass Pans and Vocals.
Parents Stephanie and Kapuakiela Kipapa. Nalu is on the golf team and enjoys camping, playing music and hanging out with his friends. His favorite part about being in steel band is the energy that is given off during the performance and how close the band becomes as the season goes on. His favorite food is chicken tenders.
CELIA MICHAEL,
Leads. Parents Susan and Steve Michael. Celia plays on the varsity tennis team and participates in DECA and the marching band. She is in the National Honors Society and Key Club. Celia’s favorite thing about the PSDB is being able to dance around to the music as she plays for the audience. She loves mac and cheese and spending time with friends on the lake in the summer.
HAILEY PAULSEN,
Leads. Parents Kelly and John Paulsen. Hailey is an active member of DECA and the marching band. She spends her free time horseback riding and loves apples. Hailey’s favorite thing about being a part of the steel band is watching people smile and dance during the shows.
BEA PUTMAN,
Leads. Parents Tana Nathe and Kevin Putman. Bea plays tennis and is a member of National Honors Society and DECA. She is also in the marching band and volunteers frequently. Bea is the co-owner of an ice cream truck business, which she runs with her sister, called B&G Sweet Treats. Her favorite part of being in steel band is seeing the reaction of the crowds when the band plays.
PAIGE SIMARD,
Leads. Parents Andrea and Eric Simard. Paige is on the varsity soccer and basketball teams. She is also in the National Honors Society and Youth Advisory Committee of the Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation. Her other hobbies include singing and writing. Her favorite part of steel band is performing for the crowds.
Double Seconds.
Parents Sonia Lievanos and Richard Van Nort. Nathan is in the Hacky Sack club and enjoys making videos and playing music in his free time. He also does magic tricks. His favorite part about being in the steel band is playing fun songs and spending time with his friends in all the places the band travels. His favorite food is anything Mexican.
Wilcox. Annabel plays tennis and is a member of National Honors Society and DECA. She is also in the marching band. She enjoys horseback riding, boating and skiing. Her favorite part of being in the band is seeing the smiles on the audience faces. Her favorite food is raspberries.
CLASS OF 2022 OWEN ASHLEY,
Double Seconds. Parents Lisa and Mark Ashley. Owen plays on the varsity soccer team and the basketball team and likes to ski in his free time. His favorite food is Uncrustables. Owen’s favorite thing about being in the steel band is getting to experience new things and going on lots of cool trips.
HALEY DIXON, Double Seconds. Parents Kelly and Harry Dixon. Haley plays soccer, skies and participates in horseback riding. She also enjoys running. Her favorite part about being in the steel band is performing for the different communities and putting smiles on faces in the crowd. Her favorite food is ice cream. MARY FRAN FORTON, Leads. Parents Michelle and Larry Forton. Mary Fran runs track and is a member of Student Ambassadors, Quizbowl, and yearbook. Her favorite food is watermelon and she enjoys running and eating in her free time. Mary Fran’s favorite thing about being a part of the steel band is dancing around with everyone during the performance. DANI HICKMAN,
Cellos and Vocals. Parents Thelma and Scott Hickman. Dani performs in the fall and spring shows and also performs with the Madrigals. She is a member of the tennis team. She enjoys camping, singing, and dancing in her free time, and loves mashed potatoes. Dani’s favorite part of the PSDB is interacting with the crowd during a performance.
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QUINN LOGEE,
Double Seconds. Parents Becky and Greg Carpenter and Bob Logee. Quinn is on the tennis team and is active with the jazz band and Youth in Government. He works at Crooked Tree Breadworks in his free time. Quinn’s favorite part about being in the steel band is how much fun he has doing it! His favorite food is cheeseburgers.
LEIF OWEN, Bass Guitar. Parents Maya Story and Owen James. Leif participates in the musicals and shows at PHS and enjoys playing and composing music in his free time. He also plays the piano, alto saxophone and the tuba. The thing he enjoys most about steel band is creating joy for people through the music we play. His favorite food is Shawarma. KYLE PETERSEN, Cellos. Parents Christi and Todd Petersen. Kyle performs in the fall and spring shows with the theater program and enjoys making music in his free time. He plays both guitar and bass guitar and loves to play both. He enjoys eating pizza as well. Kyle’s favorite part of the PSDB is being a part of something that makes everyone happy. JEAN-PIERRE RADISLAW BROZ,
Double Seconds. Parents Tammy and Marko Broz. JP is a member
of the varsity tennis team, lacrosse team, Cheetos Club, and Hacky Sack club. He likes to be active, swim and ski in his free time, and his favorite food is caesar chicken salad. JP’s favorite thing about being in the steel band is playing the fun songs and feeling the positive energy during performances.
NICOLE TRAN, Cellos. Parents Tri and Thao Tran. Nicole is in the marching band. She likes to wake surf on her boat in the summer, and ski and cook rice in her kitchen in the winter. Nicole’s favorite part of the steel band is taking the fun trips and spending time with the people in the band.
ABBY TROWER,
Leads. Parents Leslie and Dave Trower. Abby participates in the fall and spring shows through the theater program. She enjoys hanging out with friends and going on the boat in her free time and likes crab rangoons. Abby’s favorite part of the steel band is getting to spend time with her best friends.
ANNABELLE WILDER, Leads. Parents Karolyn and Mark Wilder. Annabelle participates with the fall and spring shows through the theater program, and her favorite food is double chocolate brownies. She also does competitive swimming and skies in her free time. Annabelle’s favorite thing about being in the steel band is being a part of a family.
CLASS OF 2023 ANDRE PANOS,
Drum Kit. Parents Dina and John Panos. Andre is a member of the marching band and jazz band and enjoys listening to music in his free time. Fun Fact: he is also the only freshman in the band this year! Andre’s favorite thing about the PSDB is spending time with his friends and gaining musical experience in this unique atmosphere.
KYLE RICK,
Cellos. Parents Julie and Stephen Rick. Kyle is a member of the marching band and jazz band, and his favorite food is lobster. He also enjoys RC cars in his free time. Kyle’s favorite part of the PSDB is being with all his friends and taking trips with the band.
ALLISON SHAW, Cellos. Parents Laura and Kevin Shaw. Allison is a member of the softball and volleyball teams, and her favorite food is Chinese. She enjoys photography, horseback riding, and participating in 4-H in her free time. Allison’s favorite part of the PSDB is meeting lots of new people and traveling to the places the band performs that she otherwise wouldn’t get to see. MADDIE SHAW, Cellos. Parents Bryan and Kathe Shaw. Maddie is a member of the tennis team and performs in the fall and spring show as well as with Madrigals. She enjoys singing and dancing and playing basketball in her free time and loves pasta. Maddie’s favorite thing about being a part of the steel band is putting smiles on people’s faces, and spending time with other steel band members. ELLIE TODD,
Cellos. Parents Jenni Eustice and Mike
Todd. Ellie is a part of the volleyball and tennis teams and performs in the fall and spring shows through the theater program. She likes to camp and explore in her free time, as well as swim and tumble. Ellie’s favorite thing about being a part of the PSDB is building relationships with other band members who have similar interests.
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The Petoskey Steel Drum Band is under the direction of Barry Bennett, far right, and assisted by Patrick Ryan and Duane Willson, who are also band directors at the Public Schools of Petoskey
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PETOSKEY
Steel Drum2020 Band SCHEDULE
Some contents of this program were produced prior to the Coronavirus pandemic. Therefore the concert schedule and some content may be outdated and subject to change. Visit www.petoskeybands.org for the latest updates or follow the Petoskey Steel Drum Band on Facebook.
MAY
JULY 8 TH, 7:00 PM – PETOSKEY
MAY 23 RD, 1:00 PM – MACKINAW CITY
VERANDA AT STAFFORD’S PERRY HOTEL
MACKINAW CITY MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
JULY 9 TH, 7:00 PM – TRAVERSE CITY
JUNE
JULY 15 TH, 5:30 PM – LEWISTON
JUNE 5 TH, 6:30 PM – PETOSKEY
SOUND DOWNTOWN SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
DOWNTOWN PETOSKEY SUMMER OPEN HOUSE
JULY 17 TH, 7:00 PM – ROGERS CITY
JUNE 23 RD, 7:00 PM – GLADWIN
ROGERS CITY WATERFRONT PARK
GLADWIN RIVERWALK
JULY 19 TH, 7:00 PM – ELK RAPIDS
JUNE 25 TH, 7:00 PM – CHEBOYGAN
ELK RAPIDS SUNDAY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES-DOWNTOWN
JULY 22 ND, 7:00 PM - SAULT STE. MARIE
JUNE 26 TH, 7:00 PM – ST. IGNACE
MUSIC IN THE PARK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
ST. IGNACE CAR SHOW, DOWN MEMORY LANE PARADE
JULY 23 RD, 7:00 PM – MACKINAW CITY
CONCERTS ON THE LAWN - GRAND TRAVERSE PAVILIONS
MACKINAW CROSSINGS
JULY
JULY 25 TH, 11:00 AM & 12:00 PM– CHARLEVOIX
JULY 1 , 7:00 PM – MANISTIQUE
CHARLEVOIX VENETIAN FESTIVAL PARADE & CONCERT
MUSIC IN MANISTIQUE
JULY 25 TH, 4:00 PM & 5:00 PM – GRAYLING
JULY 3 , 7:30 PM – BAY HARBOR
AUSABLE RIVERFEST PERFORMANCE & PARADE
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BAY HARBOR FIREWORKS CELEBRATION
JULY 4 TH, 10:00 AM & 11:00 AM – ALANSON
AUGUST
CONCERT AND PARADE
AUGUST 1 ST, 11:45 AM – GRAND HAVEN
JULY 4 TH, 6:00 PM – PETOSKEY
COAST GUARD FESTIVAL
FOURTH OF JULY PARADE
AUGUST 22 ND, 11:00 AM & 12:30 PM – GREENVILLE DANISH FESTIVAL PARADE & PERFORMANCE
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