Walk into a TASSO performance and you’ll feel the energy before the first note. The stage is alive with young Toronto musicians, each one focused, confident, and ready to surprise you.
The music?
Steelpan like you’ve never heard—sometimes classical, sometimes jazz, sometimes pure Caribbean joy.
Always tight, always bold.
TASSO has earned top honours at international festivals and played legendary venues like the Sydney Opera House.
From the Raptors’ championship parade to charity sporting events and world tours, every show is a celebration.
The setlist jumps from Bach to Céline Dion and Andrew Lloyd Weber, all reimagined for steelpan.
Director Salmon Cupid and a dedicated group of young musicians who put in serious hours— rehearsing, arranging, and pushing each other to get better. The result: performances that are disciplined, creative, and always memorable.
TASSO isn’t just about music. It’s about giving young talent a stage, building their confidence and showing them what’s possible when discipline meets passion.
Our 25th Anniversary Fundraising Gala will take place this November at Toronto’s Liberty Grand.
More details coming soon.
Support the future of youth steelpan music in Toronto by donating through CanadaHelps.
You’ll receive a full charitable receipt for your generous contribution.
Thank you for helping us inspire, perform and represent Toronto on the world stage.
FORMER GLOBE & MAIL CRITIC/ARTS/STYLE/ INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER; EDITOR, THE YORK UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE; AUTHOR; ARTS WRITER AT CRITICSATLARGE.CA; TASSO CO-CHAIR
ICD.D; INTERIM DIRECTOR, CHILDREN & YOUTH, DIXON HALL; TASSO CO-TREASURER
FAHP PRESIDENT MICHAEL GORRON HOSPITAL FOUNDATION; TASSO EXECUTIVE
TASSO CO-TREASURER
PH.D., C.PSYCH; TASSO CO-CHAIR
TASSO MUSICAL DIRECTOR; INVENTOR OF THE WORLD’S 1ST ELECTRONIC STEELPAN; TASSO FOUNDER
PRESIDENT, ACTIUM CONSULTING INC.; TASSO EXECUTIVE
We’re a friendly and talented team. Here’s where the dynamics meets the mechanics! Everything you need to know about tasso members you will find right here.
My name is Luke and I have been a member of TASSO since 2021. I’ve been playing steel pan since junior
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Hi, I’m Christa and I’ve been playing Steelpan with TASSO since I was six years old. The band has a wide
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TASSO is dedicated to supporting, documenting and showcasing the artistic and cultural music of steelpan.
They’re the graduates of the Toronto all stars steel orchestra (tasso). This page is dedicated to shining a spotlight on tasso alumni and celebrating their achievements beyond the band.
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