Pan Fried Steel started in 2000 when parents of North Yarmouth Academy students wanted to get in on the fun their children were having with the school’s steel drums. Over the years the band has evolved, with a mix of long-time members and newer players. PFS members come from all over including Readfield, Boothbay Harbor, Gardiner, Cape Elizabeth and points between.
Our supportive community welcomes new members. The players have a range of musical experience. However, anyone motivated can learn to play. It takes about a year of practice to get comfortable with one’s pan and to learn our extensive repertoire. We are a supportive community, and director Ian Ramsey is especially skilled at helping all players develop at their own pace. The goal is to improve while having fun.
We practice most Monday nights at 6:30 in the Higgins Hall music room at North Yarmouth Academy.
Visitors are welcome. Come try out a steel drum. Please email us to make sure we’ll be practicing that night and to get directions: panfriedsteel@gmail.com