UA Steel Drum Band at The Civic Theatre
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time
- Sunday, Jan 25, 2026 2:30pm
Location
Akron Civic Theatre
182 S Main St
Details
Part of The Civic Family Series, The UA Steel Drum Band brings a Caribbean vibe to blustery North East Ohio. Fun for the whole family - kids 12 and under get a free parrot plush!
For tickets, visit akroncivic.com or The Akron Civic box office, $10 & up.
Dr. Larry Snider founded the University of Akron Steel Drum Band in 1980. At the time, it was one of only three colleges in the U.S. to have a steel drum ensemble. It is one of the nation's oldest collegiate panorama-style steel bands. The UA Steelband is now under the direction of Matt Dudack.
All of the band's steel drums are exclusively built and maintained by Cliff Alexis, a master tuner, arranger, and composer.
This ensemble of more than 20 percussion majors is dedicated to performing the musical art form of Trinidad and to educating people about the history of pan.
Enthusiastic audiences have grown from about 50 in 1980 to over 2000 per performance in 2003, making this ensemble a major force in the cultural and entertainment community of Akron and Cleveland.
