Papaya Treat: Steel Drum Conductor Score & Parts
For a Minimum of Five Steel Drums, Plus Drumset, and Optional Bass Guitar
By Thom Hasenpflug
Item: 00-PK-0005318
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
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| Papaya Treat: Score | $8.00 | |
| Papaya Treat: 1st Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Papaya Treat: 2nd Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Papaya Treat: 3rd Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Papaya Treat: Cello | $3.00 | |
| Papaya Treat: 4th Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Papaya Treat: String Bass | $3.00 | |
| Papaya Treat: Drums | $3.00 |
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Description
Though the title sounds tropical, it is in fact the composer's longtime house rabbit, Peaches, who loves papaya treats as a snack. The bass pans and bass guitar parts are similar, so the arrangement can be performed with either one omitted. Players may wish to use a bass guitar, along with the bass pan part, to help fill out the low-end frequencies and balance with the drumset.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred's Steel Drum Ensemble Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
36
SKU:
00-PK-0005318
Instrumentation:
Steel Drum Ensemble
More about this title
About the Composer: Thom Hasenpfug
Thom Hasenpfug is a composer and arranger deeply invested in steel drum pedagogy and ensemble work. His contributions to Alfred's Steel Drum Ensemble Series have helped establish accessible, engaging repertoire for programs building their percussion offerings.
Why we love this
Hasenpfug writes for steel drum ensemble with real understanding of the instrument's voice and capabilities. The arrangement's flexibility around bass parts shows thoughtful scoring for groups that may not have a full instrumentation available, making it practical for schools building their percussion programs without compromise to the sound.
What to expect
Warm and inviting. The tropical groove draws you in without pretension, driven by the rhythmic interplay between bass and drums while the melodic pans dance above with bright, clear voices. It's music that makes people smile.
Who it's for
Steel drum ensemble directors and percussionists looking for accessible, genuinely musical material that celebrates the Caribbean sound. This works for middle and high school programs, college steel bands, and community percussion ensembles with intermediate-to-advancing players.
How to get the most out of it
- Coordinate the bass pan and bass guitar parts in rehearsal to decide which role fits your ensemble's strengths. If using both, balance them so the low end fills without muddying the melodic pans.
- Lock the drumset and bass line together early. Their rhythmic foundation will anchor everything else and let the melody pans breathe on top.
- Layer in the pans gradually during early rehearsals. Start with bass and drums, add the tenor pans, then bring in the lead. This builds clarity before adding complexity.
- Work dynamics carefully across all parts. Steel drums cut through easily, so subtle dynamic control prevents the ensemble from sounding harsh or one-dimensional.
How to use it
Program this as a summer concert highlight or Caribbean-themed concert closer. It balances well alongside world music repertoire and works especially well when you want something contemporary and stylistically distinct from classical arrangements.
Skills your students will build
- Steel drum ensemble balance and blend across multiple voicings
- Rhythmic precision in groove-based playing
- Coordination between pitched percussion and rhythm section
- Flexibility in instrumentation and part substitution
- Stylistic awareness of Caribbean percussion idioms