Caribbean Steel Drums
Mark Rosenthal graduated from Humboldt State University in 1992 with a B.A. in Music Performance. In 1994 Mark traveled to Trinidad to perform with Phase 2 Pan Groove under the direction of Ray Holman, taking fifth place of over thirty bands competing in Trinidad's annual Panorama competition. Since returning to the Bay Area in 1994, Mark has developed steel band programs at several Bay Area schools including Head Royce, Malcolm X, Park Day, and Redwood Day Schools. He has been teaching Steel Pan at Jazz Camp West since 2002 and Co-Directs and teaches at Cazadero Performing Arts Camp. Mark continues to teach and perform regularly throughout the Bay Area.
Performance/Education