NSU Drumline and Steel Bands to present Drums Along the River Oct. 18

NATCHITOCHES - The 5thAnnual Drums Along the River concert will be presented on Friday, Oct. 18 at 6:30 p.m. on the Fleur de Lis Stage in Natchitoches. Admission is free. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held in Magale Recital Hall.

The concert will feature the NSU Drumline and Steel Band. The drumline will perform stand cadences, traditional school songs and show music from the Spirit of Northwestern production titled "Dancing with the Demons."

The steel band is made up of instruments from the island nation of Trinidad and Tobago. The unique timbre and infectious dance beats will make it a fun and exciting concert said Drumline and Steel Band Director Oliver Molina. The program will include some island classics such as "Limbo" and "Jump in the Line" as well as pop songs such as "This Love" by Maroon 5 and "Don't Stop Believing" by Journey. The NSU/Natchitoches Community Steel Band will also perform. This group is open to any NSU student and Natchitoches community member who has a love for music and an interest in learning new instruments.