Topsy Turvy Turtle

for steel band

Topsy Turvy Turtle was written as a beginner-friendly introduction to playing steel pan, using relatively simple rhythms and harmonies. The piece tells the tale of a turtle who, despite frequent falls, always gets back up again.

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Performance History

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November 2, 2018 - Downtown Bryan First Friday, by Maroon Steel - Sale Park, Bryan, TX

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December 3, 2018 - Christmas in the Park, by Maroon Steel - Stephen C. Beachy Central Park, College Station, TX

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November 16, 2020 - Lamont Steel Drum Ensemble Concert, by the Lamont Steel Drum Ensemble - Gates Hall, Lamont School of Music, Denver, CO

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March 18, 2021 - Lamont Steel Drum Ensemble Concert, by the Lamont Steel Drum Ensemble - Gates Hall, Lamont School of Music, Denver, CO