West Humber Collegiate has the largest steel band credit course in Canada, with over 200 pan students! Taught by Mr. Joe Cullen, Ms. Cindy Mashinter, and Ms. Sonia Adam, 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. We offer steel band classes to grades 9, 10, 11, and 12. No experience is required!

WHCI steel bands have been selected for the prestigious Martin Luther King Celebrations at Roy Thompson Hall and Hamilton Place every year since 2005, performing alongside JUNO-Award winners Jacksoul, In Essence, Jully Black, Deborah Cox, and Kardinall Offishall for audiences of close to 3000 people. They are constantly in demand for their professional caliber performances. WHCI has participated in many music exchanges with Trinidad, Washington, Virginia, Ottawa, Niagara Falls, Cleveland, and New York City!

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 a 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. Click here for CD Launch NAAC Oct 2010.pdf

Their first CD, "The Best of Us", sold over 5500 copies and is still selling strong. The second CD, "The Best of Us Volume II", features not only the steel bands but the Concert bands and Motown/Stage Band as well. This has sold over 4500 copies and is in its third pressing! With WHCI's Music program, you can do it all: travel, record CDs, play anywhere, accompany big-name professionals, and go on 5-day music trips! It's all here for you!