Southwest’s Island Steel Drum Band to perform final concert after 22 years
The band director said in a press release that neither he nor students or parents were spoken to about the decision to cut the program for the upcoming school year.
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Published: 3:30 PM PDT May 23, 2021
Updated: 3:30 PM PDT May 23, 2021
SAN DIEGO — The Island Steel Drum Band comprised of students from Southwest Middle School and Southwest High School in South Bay San Diego will perform together for the last time Monday. After 22 years, the steel drum band program is being cut, according to band director Keith Ballard.
Ballard said in a press release that neither he nor students or parents were spoken to about the decision to cut the program for the upcoming school year.