(Directories, Vendors, Dissertations/Theses, Historical Information)
This list provides a list of active builders and tuners in the U.S. that are established entities. NSSBE does not provide official endorsements for any given builder and/or tuner.
This is a list of companies that sell steelpan mallets. In addition, large percussion retailers such as Steve Weiss Music and Lone Star Percussion also carry them. Builders also typically offer mallets as well but are not duplicated on this list.
This list is a partial list of options at this point. We anticipate adding to this resource going forward.
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U.S. Community and Professional Steel Band Directory
compiled by Brandon Haskett
This directory is still very much in the early stages and will be added to and edited regularly. If you know of groups that should be on this list that are not listed, please click here and submit them for review.
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U.S. and Canadian K-12 and Collegiate Steel Band Directory
compiled by Brandon Haskett
This directory has been compiled over the last six years. If you know of groups that should be on this list that are not listed, please click here and submit them for review.
This map is a graphic version of the directory.
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Pan Thesis and Dissertation Index
compiled by Ray Funk
This index has been compiled over a long period of time and is fairly comprehensive. Links are provided for material that is publicly available. Works that are not available publicly can be acquired through interlibrary loan at your university or local library. This list is updated as new items are authored.
This resource lists books (alphabetically, by author last name) in two separate categories: educational and historical.
