Elliott (Ellie) Mannette
Artist-in-Residence
Artist-in-Residence Ellie Mannette is known throughout the world as the principal innovator and designer of the modern steel drum. His various steel band instruments have been displayed at many of the world's finest museums, including the Smithsonian Museum, the Metropolitan Museum, and the Contemporary Art Gallery. His instruments are also used in hundreds of schools, colleges, and private and community programs in the United States and abroad.
At West Virginia University, Mr. Manette coordinates the newly developed steel band studies, which teaches all aspects of the steel drum artform. Students can participate in extensive tuning and construction courses, as well as perform in one of the various steel band ensembles.
