A Merry Steelions Christmas
The Wild Steelions steel drum band gave two Christmas performances on Dec. 23. The photo above shows Jacob Bassett, Connor Daugherty, Isabella Mancuso of the group performing at Vancrest of Ada. Later in the afternoon the band performed at Maple Crest, Bluffton. Playing Caribbean music and Christmas songs, members are directed by Dr. Sarah Waters.The Steelions are composed of 12-15 year olds from Ada and Lima who are learning steel drum music. Pictured below are Carmen Mancuso, Nate Hall, Ian Dellifield and Dr. Waters.The video is from Bluffton's performance. (Photos by Monty Siekerman)
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