Arts & Entertainment

Students Drum Up a Storm at Panorama

Steel drum groups from around the county perform at Parkville High.

When you see a steel pan drum, you're probably more likely to think of the music of Bob Marley rather than, say, Eric Clapton, Katy Perry, Journey or the Black Eyed Peas.

But all five and more were on the playlist at Baltimore County's 10th annual Panorama concert on Wednesday at Parkville High School, highlighting the county schools' steel drum bands.

Bands from Catonsville High, General John Stricker Middle, Sparrows Point High, Stoneleigh Elementary, Parkville High, Hereford Middle and Perry Hall High each performed a few songs. The night ended with a group performance by all the bands. Here are some photos and video.

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