Irkah Wilson

Irkah Wilson is an avid steelpan lover and student at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts Jamaica. She is currently pursuing a Bachelors’ Degree in Music Education, her Principal Instrument being the steelpan. Wilson believes that music has the power to change people’s lives and aspires to create a space that allows people to freely express and be themselves.

Kyle Buentello

Kyle Buentello is from San Antonio, Texas and is currently working towards a degree in Percussion Performance at Texas tech University. During his time at Texas Tech, Kyle has performed with the TTU Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Goin’ Band, as well as multiple percussion ensembles. Kyle also plays double tenors in Texas Tech’s steel pan ensemble, Apocalypso Now.

Louis Raymond-Kolker

Louis Raymond-Kolker is a composer, percussionist, and pannist from Austin, Texas. He is passionate about bringing new works of music to life, and making connections between composers, performers, and audiences. Louis’s compositions are published by C. Alan Publications and Boxfish Music Publishing.

Bachelor of Music: Texas A&M University-Commerce

Master of Music: University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Rashaine Bean

Rashaine Bean is from Kingston, Jamaica. She is in her final year as a steelpan major at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Jazz and Popular Music.