NLSO
Northern
Lights
Steel
Orchestra
Events
2024
NLSO
June
July
Aug
Sept
14th
Burk's Falls
Land of Lakes
School
(Private Event)
10th
Huntsville
Concerts on the Docks
Rescheduled For Aug 10th
( 2:00 - 3:30 )
18th
Emsdale
Evergreen
School
(Private Event)
17th
Bracebridge
Bandshell Concerts
(6:30 - 8:00pm)
2nd
Windermere
Muskoka Chautaqua
Festival
(7:30 - 8:30pm)
2nd
Burks Falls
Fall Fair
(TBD)
4th
Kearney
Regatta
(7:00 - 10:00pm)
7th
Parry Sound
Fly-in
(Cancelled)
28th
Huntsville
Muskoka Traditions
Independent Living
9th
Rosseau
Farmers Market
(10am - 2pm)
15th
Bracebridge
Fall Fair
(1:00 - 2:00pm)
29th
Sundridge
Canada Day
Celebration
10th
Huntsville
Concerts on the Docks
(2:00 - 3:30pm)
31st
Magntawan
Fall Fair
(12:30 1:30pm)
Gallery
About Us.
The Northern Lights Steel Orchestra, which ordinarily comprises 60 members of all ages from around the globe, plays a wide variety of music from traditional calypsos to classic rock.
Mervyn T. Jordan established the NLSO in the fall of 1998 as a non-profit organization with the simple goal of promoting the steelpan art form. Having taken this sweet sounding Caribbean instrument beyond a novel form of tropical entertainment, the NLSO delivers an impressive fusion of musical styles for maximum enjoyment while adding a unique bit to the cultural life of the community. The NLSO thrives on being able to share their love of music and the joy it brings.
GOT A QUESTION?
Q: How did the NLSO start?
A: It all started with our founder Mervyn Jordan’s passion for music and desire to share his love of the steel pan with his community. In 1998 he invited a handful of friends to join in this adventure, so the NLSO was born.
Q: Where is the Orchestra from?
A: The Orchestra’s Campus is located on the outskirts of Sprucedale, ON, Canada
Q: What is the Orchestra's driving philosophy?
A: On the simplest level we quite simply want to share music with everyone. On a deeper level we believe that music is in everyone. We believe that music is uplifting and essential in everyone’s life. It brings us joy to share this unique type of music with our community.
Q: Can I join the NLSO?
A: Some of our current and past members used to be fans or audience members. If you’re interested in joining the Orchestra, please contact us at info@nlso.ca.
Q: Where are the Orchestra members from?
A: We are largely comprised of members from the local community and surrounding areas but are fortunate enough to have guest members from all over North America, Europe and the Caribbean join us throughout the year.
Q: Is there a membership fee to join the NLSO?
A: Membership is completely free! It does require a commitment to rehearsals and plenty of practice time.
Q: What does the acronym NLSO stand for?
A: Well, it is pretty straight forward, it is the initials of the Orchestra’s full name
Northern
Lights
Steel
Orchestra.
Q: How much does it cost for an event?
A: Each concert is a unique circumstance. There are many factors that determine the cost of a concert. Anything from travel, location, and group size can affect cost. For more details, please contact us at booking@nlso.ca or call us at 705-685-7013.
Contact Us.
NLSO
(705) 685-7013