Specializing in the SOCA and Calypso rhythms heard in Caribbean music, the UMSDB performs on a variety of pans (steel drums) and ethnic percussion instruments which comprise the "Engine Room" - conga drums, drum set, shekere, djembe, and several brake drums.

The University of Mary Steel Drum Band is directed by Scott Prebys, associate professor of music at the University of Mary. Scott is a multi-instrumentalist who frequently performs on marimba, vibraphone, mallet KAT, steel pan(s), drum set, and other percussions. He is a clinician for Ludwig/Musser drums and mallet instruments. In addition, Scott endorses Mike Balter mallets, and Pro-Mark drum sticks.



The energetic sounds of the University of Mary Steel Drum Band reverberated throughout central North Dakota when they presented PANORAMA VI – Weekend in Paradise on Nov. 12 and 13, 2004, at the Belle Mehus City Auditorium in Bismarck. Billed as a “Weekend in Paradise," the event celebrated the music of the Caribbean in an island setting complete with steel drum orchestra, tropical plants, guest artists, and a Tiki Hut.

On Friday, Nov. 8, 2003, at the Belle Mehus auditorium, the University of Mary Steel Drum Band presented PANORAMA V, featuring guest artists Tom Miller and Jerry Steinholz

"Time after time, they were given a rousing, standing ovation"
Jeff Alexander - KFYR AM radio

"The intensity of the group was smashing. moving as a body of sound alternately through hushed anticipatory passages into glorious rushing of music..."
Terry Aman - Bottineau Courant

"One of the most adept and entertaining group of young players I have had the pleasure of working with..."
Ruben Alvarez - Professional Percussionist



For more information contact:

Scott Prebys
7500 University Dr.
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 355-8167
sprebys@umary.edu