Pan Outreach

07/05/2026

Steel drums in Minnesota? You betcha! On August 8th, come get a taste of Trinidad & Tobago as over 100 steel drum performers across six different ensembles take the stage alongside special guest, Liam Teague, for two unforgettable, FREE concerts!

Chops’ Day of Pan kicks off at 2:30pm with a performance from world-renowned pannist, Liam Teague. Doors open for the evening at 5:30pm. Don’t be late or you’ll miss our incredible opening act, League Night Jazz! At 6:30 PM, the Chops Pan Camp Ensembles take the stage, alongside Liam Teague and three professional steel drum bands, to show off everything they learned throughout camp.

Visit chopsinc.org/dayofpan to reserve your free tickets today!

04/27/2026

If you've ever had "play in a steel drum band" on your bucket list, now's your chance to check it off by registering for Chops' free, one-week, adult Pan Camp ensemble! Some musical experience is recommended, but no knowledge of the steel drum is required. Chops provides you with the instrument, the instruction, a crash-course in the history of this incredible instrument, and the opportunity to perform on stage with a mass steel band at the end of the week. Work-friendly rehearsal schedule and other details are on the enclosed flier. It's never too late to go to summer camp, especially when it's free and just a few hours of commitment!

Find out more and register for camp at: https://www.chopsinc.org/pan-camp

11/24/2025

Thank you SO MUCH for your incredible generosity during our fundraiser! 64 donors brought in $23k for Chops, helping us continue our mission of improving lives through music education and performing arts. We could not do this work without your support. With Thanksgiving fast approaching, we are grateful for each and every supporter. 🥰

11/20/2025

Your donations bring Pan Outreach to third graders - check out in this vid! https://www.givemn.org/story/mwwe9g Keep watching to hear them sing the lyrics!

11/20/2025

It's Give to the Max Day and we are so grateful for your help! Keep the momentum going and help us max out our generous matching donations! https://www.givemn.org/story/mwwe9g

11/18/2025

Two days left to double your impact! https://give.mn/c39v9g Chops has raised $7k so far, and received $7k in matching donations! We still have $5k to go to meet our fundraising goals. Please consider a gift to Chops by Nov 20th and have your gift matched dollar-for-dollar!

Chops, Inc. needs your help! Donations up to $12K will be matched 1:1 by Board Members and Donors!

11/14/2025

Help us reach our $1000 match goal! Over 1500 students play these instruments every year at no cost to the host school. Let’s keep music free for all to experience!

Pan Outreach brings steel pan to thousands of students each year! Donations are matched up to $1K!

11/06/2025

Because of your generous donations, we received a prize of $500 from GiveMN! Keep the donations flowing - there are more prizes available throughout November! https://give.mn/c39v9