The Steel Drum as a Vehicle to Joy


Hello Music Friends,

There are many stories of the power of music. Such a divine gift that can be used for good and bad. The following article writes about band director Angel Lawrie and her husband Stevie Lawrie, and how they use the beautiful steel drum as a vehicle to help special needs students explore the instrument and experience the joys of music. This is a good one.

Read the full article here.



Angel Laurie pauses before leading the Summit Academy Steel Dragons in an arrangement written by her husband, Steve. This is the band's second year performing at the Akron school that serves students with Asperger's, ADHD and similar challenges.
Courtesy of Valerie Brown


Best,
Minsky



                                                                                     












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