highlights from '24 Pan camp

An incredible and FREE experience in world music! Participants will explore and learn the steel drum (pan) instrument, meet new people, and prepare for a performance with two professional steel bands and world-renowned pannist Liam Teague and  harpist Faye Seeman!

Monday, August 5th through Friday, August 9th, rehearsals will be held at Whittier Elementary School in Minneapolis. Participants will be split into three age groups:

• Grades 4-7 will attend 9 am–11:30 am with lunch provided.

• Grades 8-11 will attend from 12 pm–3 pm with lunch provided. (Parents can request that their children of different ages attend the same ensemble, with director approval.)

• The Adult Ensemble will meet from 6 pm–8 pm.

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On Saturday, August 10th, participants will meet at The Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis for performances and dinner.

• 2:00 pm - doors open at The Cedar for a 2:30 pm concert by Pangelic, a duo comprised of Liam Teague and Faye Seeman.

• 4:30 pm - sound check & free t-shirts for all participants

• 5:15 pm - free dinner

• 6:00 pm doors open at The Cedar for our 6:30 pm concert featuring Liam Teague and Faye Seeman performing with all Pan Camp participants and our two professional steel bands!

Transportation to Whittier and The Cedar can be arranged as needed within a five mile radius. All of this and more is being provided AT NO COST to participants.

All events are chaperoned by staff and volunteers. All music rehearsals will be run by Pan Outreach educators. Staff/educator to participant ratio will be 6:1 for each ensemble. Each ensemble will be limited to 25 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. Use the "Join Us" contact form below to reach out with any questions or concerns. Thank you!