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West Humber Collegiate has the largest steel band credit course in
Canada, with over 200 pan students! Taught by Mr. Joe Cullen and
Ms. Cindy Michalak, they have achieved a staggering 12 first place
finishes at Kiwanis Music Festivals and the school has been
awarded several scholarships for Excellence in Steel Orchestra.
They are constantly in demand for their professional caliber
performances. WHCI has participated in music exchanges with Trinidad,
Washington, Virginia, Ottawa, Niagara Falls, Ohio,
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WHCI steel bands were selected for the Martin Luther King Celebrations at Roy Thompson Hall and Hamilton Place since 2005, performing alongside JUNO-Award winners Jacksoul, In Essence, and Jully Black for audiences of close to 4000 people. WHCI's numerous performances include: Caribana; TVO Kids, High School Rush, Black History concerts at schools all over the GTA, Humber College, Sheridan College and University of Toronto; receptions, Principal's conference, hotel receptions, many church services, corporate receptions, and many fund-raising events within the community. In addition, WHCI steel bands were selected to play at the Toronto Centre for the Performing Arts where they were part of a live CD recording along with WHCI's exciting Motown Band. WHCI Steel Bands enjoy an wonderful partnership with
the Naparima Alumni Association of Canada (N.A.A.C.) and their steel
band "Panache". The NAAC provides financial assistance with steel pan
purchases, tuning costs, student bursaries and awards in return for
using WHCI's top-notch facilities, instruments and recording
studio/rehearsal room. Please see
www.naactoronto.ca
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