Long Beach Unified School District ROP – Steel Drum Band 3-

Apr 2026 · 2nd Semester

This rigorous course is designed for high school students with Steel Drum experience, to further develop and refine their ability to read, play, improvise and compose music on steel drums. Immersed in all aspects of music, students transpose songs, analyze harmonic progressions, sight-read accurately and expressively, and analyze music as to musical elements, techniques and use of form. They perform by themselves and in ensembles a more complex repertoire of music with accuracy and artistry. Students will also study musicians, and the historical aspects and music developed in various cultures and time periods. Students will develop the ability, using specific criteria for judging and evaluating the quality and effectiveness of music and performances, to better understand why and how people from different parts of the world create and respond to music. Students then will apply the same criteria to improving their own work. Rehearsals and performances outside of class time are required.