| 1. Blue Steel |
| 2. Calypso Groove |
| 3. El Sueño Español ("The Spanish Dream") |
| 4. Steel Jalapeño |
| 5. Blando de Corazon ("Tenderhearted") |
| 6. Wimoweh (Traditional South African Melody) |
| 7. Come Along With Me\ |
| 8. Sunset on the Beach |
| 9. We've Got Our Rhythm Back/The Birth of the Steel Drum - A Musical Poem |
Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
The Strong As Steel Band is composed of 7th and 8th graders from Mt. Morris School in western New York State. All 7th and 8th graders learn how to play the steel drums and are part of an intergrated arts curriculum program. This program is a student-run corporation that runs the steel band corporation as part of the curriculum. To learn more about this exciting program visit mt-morris.k12.ny.us/jrhigh/steelband.htm. The students are guided by the Jr. High Teaching Team: Sharon Brown, Marty Coates, Tracy Perterson, Kathie Palermo, Brian Lewis, Colleen Dragt and teaching artist, Glenn McClure. Glenn McClure and his McClure Artist Guild provide over 1000 concerts, residencies and professional development workshops each year. The Guild’s master artists and their apprentices have been integrating the Arts into a variety of educational settings for over fourteen years. The Guild offers concerts and residencies for both mainstream and special needs students, K-12. The artists' experience in multicultural arts covers a wide range, including Caribbean music and culture, African drumming and American Folk Music. The Guild also offers training opportunities for Artists entering the Teaching Artist Profession. GLENN McCLURE is a composer, performer and Arts Integration Consultant. He received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the State University of New York and studied composition with Dr. James Willey. His compositions have enjoyed a wide audience in the USA (St. Olaf College, Florida State University, Auburn University, San Diego State University, American Choral Directors Association Conventions in San Antonio, Texas and Orlando, Florida). Some of America’s finest conductors have championed his music including Dr. André Thomas and Dr. Anton Armstrong. Mr. McClure’s acclaimed “Kyrie” from St. Francis in the Americas: A Caribbean Mass was featured at Carnegie Hall in New York City by the National Youth Choir. His work has also gained audiences in Mexico, Italy, Poland, Germany, and the Czech Republic. His main compositional interest lies in the mixing of classical music with ethnic music traditions. Mr. , Oregon. Mr. McClure is also a passionate advocate for the integration of the Arts into the education of children. His award-winning work in designing and implementing these programs in both mainstream and special education environments has gained the attention of numerous public and private foundations.
Product Description
In addition to lots of lively Calypsos and Sambas, this recording features an original work (by composer and arts integration consultant, Glenn McClure and by Mt. Morris students) of music and poetry that follows the history of the steel drum. This recording is great for listening and is also a useful tool for the classroom! "Wimoweh” is featured on this CD. You can also put this enhanced CD into your computer and see "The Making of Our CD- A Music Video" and "Arts Intergration: Hear from the Experts- Interviews with our Students and Faculty"
The Strong As Steel Band is composed of 7th and 8th graders from Mt. Morris School in western New York State. All 7th and 8th graders learn how to play the steel drums and are part of an intergrated arts curriculum program. This program is a student-run corporation that runs the steel band corporation as part of the curriculum. To learn more about this exciting program visit mt-morris.k12.ny.us/jrhigh/steelband.htm. The students are guided by the Jr. High Teaching Team: Sharon Brown, Marty Coates, Tracy Perterson, Kathie Palermo, Brian Lewis, Colleen Dragt and teaching artist, Glenn McClure. Glenn McClure and his McClure Artist Guild provide over 1000 concerts, residencies and professional development workshops each year. The Guild’s master artists and their apprentices have been integrating the Arts into a variety of educational settings for over fourteen years. The Guild offers concerts and residencies for both mainstream and special needs students, K-12. The artists' experience in multicultural arts covers a wide range, including Caribbean music and culture, African drumming and American Folk Music. The Guild also offers training opportunities for Artists entering the Teaching Artist Profession. GLENN McCLURE is a composer, performer and Arts Integration Consultant. He received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the State University of New York and studied composition with Dr. James Willey. His compositions have enjoyed a wide audience in the USA (St. Olaf College, Florida State University, Auburn University, San Diego State University, American Choral Directors Association Conventions in San Antonio, Texas and Orlando, Florida). Some of America’s finest conductors have championed his music including Dr. André Thomas and Dr. Anton Armstrong. Mr. McClure’s acclaimed “Kyrie” from St. Francis in the Americas: A Caribbean Mass was featured at Carnegie Hall in New York City by the National Youth Choir. His work has also gained audiences in Mexico, Italy, Poland, Germany, and the Czech Republic. His main compositional interest lies in the mixing of classical music with ethnic music traditions. Mr. , Oregon. Mr. McClure is also a passionate advocate for the integration of the Arts into the education of children. His award-winning work in designing and implementing these programs in both mainstream and special education environments has gained the attention of numerous public and private foundations.
Product Description
In addition to lots of lively Calypsos and Sambas, this recording features an original work (by composer and arts integration consultant, Glenn McClure and by Mt. Morris students) of music and poetry that follows the history of the steel drum. This recording is great for listening and is also a useful tool for the classroom! "Wimoweh” is featured on this CD. You can also put this enhanced CD into your computer and see "The Making of Our CD- A Music Video" and "Arts Intergration: Hear from the Experts- Interviews with our Students and Faculty"
This recording features Glenn McClure (steel drums, flute, & guitar,percussion)& Strong As Steel –The Mt. Morris Central School Steel Band, & guest musicians Ted Canning (steel drums), Ian Gendreau (drum set), Guy Macaluso(trumpet) & Gary Holt (electric bass).
Blue Steel: We've Got Our Rhythm Back!,guest musicians: Ted Canning, Ian Gendreau, Guy Macaluso, & Gary Holt Glenn McClure and Strong As Steel- Mt. Morris Jr. High Steel Band
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ASIN: B00005U57E Release Date: 2000-09-15 |
Tracks:
- Blue Steel
- Calypso Groove
- El Suespa("The Spanish Dream")
- Steel Jalape
- Blando de Corazon ("Tenderhearted")
- Wimoweh (Traditional South African Melody)
- Come Along With Me\
- Sunset on the Beach
- We've Got Our Rhythm Back/The Birth of the Steel Drum - A Musical Poem
Album Description
In addition to lots of lively Calypsos and Sambas, this recording features an original work (by composer and arts integration consultant, Glenn McClure and by Mt. Morris students) of music and poetry that follows the history of the steel drum. This recording is great for listening and is also a useful tool for the classroom! "Wimoweh” is featured on this CD. You can also put this enhanced CD into your computer and see "The Making of Our CD- A Music Video" and "Arts Intergration: Hear from the Experts- Interviews with our Students and Faculty"This recording features Glenn McClure (steel drums, flute, & guitar,percussion)& Strong As Steel -The Mt. Morris Central School Steel Band, & guest musicians Ted Canning (steel drums), Ian Gendreau (drum set), Guy Macaluso(trumpet) & Gary Holt (electric bass).
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