MCS PAN CAMP 2025
MCS Steel Drum "Pan" Camp, now in its 11th year, is a unique opportunity to learn how to play the steel drums, an instrument native to the islands of Trinidad and Tobago. Pan Camp is led by Kevin Broome, Director of Bands at Midland Christian School. Come experience the islands at PAN CAMP!
During Pan Camp, students will have the opportunity to play steel drums, latin percussion instruments (bongos, congas, irons), and even bass guitar and drumset (depending on enrollment). The registration fee for Pan Camp is $175 ($150 for Level 1), which includes the camp session, a Pan Camp t-shirt, and beverages throughout the session. There are three levels of Pan Camp available for kids.
During Pan Camp, students will have the opportunity to play steel drums, latin percussion instruments (bongos, congas, irons), and even bass guitar and drumset (depending on enrollment). The registration fee for Pan Camp is $175 ($150 for Level 1), which includes the camp session, a Pan Camp t-shirt, and beverages throughout the session. There are three levels of Pan Camp available for kids.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR PAN CAMP 2025
Level 1 (Beginners)
June 9-13 / 9am-11am
Concert June 13 / 11am
For students with one year of school music experience and a basic understanding of reading music
Learn a brief history of the steel drums
Learn how to properly handle and play the instruments
Learn up to 6 tunes
Receive a Pan Camp t-shirt
Have fun playing music!
Level 2 (Intermediate - Session 1)
June 9-13 / 2pm-5pm
Concert June 13 / 5pm
For students with 2-3 years of school music experience and a good understanding of reading music
Learn up to 5 medium-level tunes
Receive a Pan Camp t-shirt
Have fun playing music!
Level 2 (Intermediate - Session 2)
June 16-20 / 9am-12pm
Concert June 20 / 12pm
For students with 2-3 years of school music experience and a good understanding of reading music
Learn up to 5 medium-level tunes
Receive a Pan Camp t-shirt
Have fun playing music!
Level 3 (Advanced)
June 16-20 / 2pm-5pm
Concert June 20 / 5pm
For students with 3+ years of school music experience and a good understanding of reading music
Learn up to 4 advanced-level tunes
Receive a Pan Camp t-shirt
Have fun playing music!
June 9-13 / 9am-11am
Concert June 13 / 11am
For students with one year of school music experience and a basic understanding of reading music
Learn a brief history of the steel drums
Learn how to properly handle and play the instruments
Learn up to 6 tunes
Receive a Pan Camp t-shirt
Have fun playing music!
Level 2 (Intermediate - Session 1)
June 9-13 / 2pm-5pm
Concert June 13 / 5pm
For students with 2-3 years of school music experience and a good understanding of reading music
Learn up to 5 medium-level tunes
Receive a Pan Camp t-shirt
Have fun playing music!
Level 2 (Intermediate - Session 2)
June 16-20 / 9am-12pm
Concert June 20 / 12pm
For students with 2-3 years of school music experience and a good understanding of reading music
Learn up to 5 medium-level tunes
Receive a Pan Camp t-shirt
Have fun playing music!
Level 3 (Advanced)
June 16-20 / 2pm-5pm
Concert June 20 / 5pm
For students with 3+ years of school music experience and a good understanding of reading music
Learn up to 4 advanced-level tunes
Receive a Pan Camp t-shirt
Have fun playing music!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR PAN CAMP 2025
All sessions take place in the band hall at Midland Christian School (2001 Culver Dr.). All activities planned for Pan Camp are designed to be fun and educational. Any participant who does not demonstrate proper care of the equipment as demonstrated during the first day of each camp session will be released from Pan Camp with no refund or recourse.