Tri-Cities Steel Band Association

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Tri-Cities Steel Band Association TCSBA is comprised of two marimba bands and two steel drum bands. Do you want one of the bands to come play for you? Please contact us at tcsba.org!

The Tri-Cities Steel Band Association (TCSBA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in West Richland, Washington. We promote world music in the Mid-Columbia region through education and music performance. The organization currently sponsors four performance bands: two steeldrum bands (OK2Botay and Bram Bratá) and two marimba bands (‘Bahuru and ‘Baduku).TCSBA conducts instructional classes on steel drum and marimba year round, including intensive summer classes geared for students of varying abilities. The association began as an idea of a few parents of Kid Calypso (a steel band at Tapteal Elementary School) players in the spring of 1996 when the school district was resistant to the idea of opening a steel band program at the middle and high school levels. Seeing that their children would soon have no opportunity to continue developing their steel drum skills as they moved o­n from elementary school, this handful of persistent parents decided to sponsor a community-based steel drum band, Bram Bratá. A second steeldrum band, OK2Botay, was added in 1998. In 2008 we expanded into Zimbabwean marimba music, adding the ‘Bahuru performing marimba band, and in 2011, we added a middle school-aged marimba band, ‘Baduku. Our bands routinely perform throughout the Pacific Northwest and have played in Hawaii, Disneyland, Sea World and other venues.

A HUGE thank you to Pacific Kicks for hosting our fundraiser yard sale!!!!
10/13/2026

A HUGE thank you to Pacific Kicks for hosting our fundraiser yard sale!!!!

The Bram Yard Sale was so amazing that we’ve decided to extend to tomorrow, Sunday, October 11, 10am- 2pm! Come find so...
10/11/2026

The Bram Yard Sale was so amazing that we’ve decided to extend to tomorrow, Sunday, October 11, 10am- 2pm! Come find some new treasures and support Bram Brata tour 2027!

Three days left! The codes you buy are good for a full year after purchase. Perfect for those nights when cooking sounds...
10/09/2026

Three days left! The codes you buy are good for a full year after purchase. Perfect for those nights when cooking sounds like a lot, or if you have a pack of hungry kids to feed. Thank you for supporting our amazing musicians!

Tomorrow!!!! Stop by Pacific Kicks to find some amazing treasures while supporting your local musicians so they can shar...
10/09/2026

Tomorrow!!!! Stop by Pacific Kicks to find some amazing treasures while supporting your local musicians so they can share the joy of live music on their 2027 summer tour!

How about an EPIC yard sale to support an EPIC tour? You won't want to miss Bram Brata's yard sale fundraiser this Satur...
10/08/2026

How about an EPIC yard sale to support an EPIC tour? You won't want to miss Bram Brata's yard sale fundraiser this Saturday, October 10, from 10-2! Lots of treasures to be found!

As you start to get out your fall decorations, don't forget that anything you're looking to clear out can find another h...
10/02/2026

As you start to get out your fall decorations, don't forget that anything you're looking to clear out can find another home AND help these amazing kids have a most epic tour next summer! Help Bram Brata have an EPIC tour and donate your gently used items!

Looking to clean out your closets and garages? Help Bram Brata have an EPIC tour and donate your gently used items!
09/27/2026

Looking to clean out your closets and garages? Help Bram Brata have an EPIC tour and donate your gently used items!

09/21/2026

We had a blast at Ironman!

The Ironman may be over, but there's another race in town! Race on over to our website and grab one of the remaining spa...
09/20/2026

The Ironman may be over, but there's another race in town! Race on over to our website and grab one of the remaining spaces in our fall steel drum/marimba classes! Designed for students of all experience levels in grades 3-12, our fun and engaging classes are sure to spark joy, inspire creativity, and create memories...all the way to the finish! Classes with TCSBA are a win-win for everyone!

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Richland, WA
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