TASSO (TORONTO ALL STARS STEEL ORCHESTRA) FRIENDS OF ROSEDALE

Toronto All Stars Steel Orchestra Friends of Rosedale supports music education in the Greater Toronto Area by providing access to steel drum instruction and performance opportunities for students of all ages and backgrounds. The organization operates a steel orchestra program that teaches musicianship, rhythm, and ensemble collaboration through the unique medium of Caribbean steel instruments. By removing financial barriers to participation, TASSO ensures that young people throughout Toronto can develop musical skills and gain confidence through performing in a community ensemble. The program combines music education with cultural enrichment, introducing students to the history and traditions of steel drumming while building connections among participants from diverse neighborhoods.