When I began playing the Steelpan it was evident that the Steelpan was a novelty to many. It has been my
desire to educate children and adults about music and the Steelpan, thus enhancing their social relationship
with the world.
There is a need to empower our children which I feel should be exercised at home as well as in the classroom.
Music is a tool that provides empowerment for our children and strengthens their positive involvement to the
greater community.
EDUCATION
Massachusetts Music Teacher Certified k-12 Current
New England Conservatory, Boston, Ma MM 2005
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Ma BA 1995
Armed Forces School of Music, Norfolk,Va 1989
Music Teacher - Public/Private School,
Music Professor - Colleges/Universities
Guest Soloist
After School Programs
Steelpan/Percussion Groups
Master Classes
Performance Etiquette
Rehearsal Technique
Arrangements/Compositions
Performance Confidence/Professionalism
Private/Group Instruction
Empowerment/Discipline
COMMUNITY/WORKSHOP/SEMINAR
Summer Programs World/International Festivals
School Assemblies Public School Concerts/Socials
Public Library Music Series Church/Religious Music
RECENT CLIENTS
2008OCTOBER - Guest Soloist - Springfield Congregational Church, Springfield, MA
Caribbean Mass " Santo", "Gloria", "Credo", "Kyrie", composed by Glenn McClure, directed by Allen
I was fortunate to be able to find Jefferey Clayton when I was looking for a pan player for a performance of Glenn McClure’s “Caribbean
Mass.” As often happens, budget constraints kept me from scheduling a rehearsal prior to the day of the performance, so I was somewhat
nervous about putting the piece together with choir and instrumentalists at last-minute.
I found within the first five minutes of the rehearsal that Jefferey had prepared carefully and thoroughly. He played extremely accurately
and at the same time with great expression. He fit into the ensemble as though he had been playing with the other instrumentalists for
years. The performance was a great success.
Larry Picard, Director of Music Ministries, South Congregational Church UCC, Springfield, MA
2008JUNE - Artist in Residence/Educator - The Black Rep(The Providence Black Repertory Company)
Providence, RI "Carnival in the Capital"
2007MARCH - Guest Soloist - NEMFA (New England Music Festival Association) at Lowell Memorial
Auditorium/Caribbean Mass "Kyrie", composed by Glenn McClure, directed by Michele Holt.
2006OCTOBER - Session Clinician - RIMEA (Rhode Island Music Educators Association) at Providence
College, "Steelpan and Music Education".
2006JULY - Guest Soloist - Summer Vocal Institute, Providence College
Caribbean Mass "Kyrie" , composed by Glenn McClure and directed by Michele Holt
"As Director of the Providence College Summer Vocal Institute, I had an opportunity this past summer to employ Jefferey Clayton of
PanNeubean Steel to accompany a choral selection on steel pan. The choral piece was (CLICK LINK TO LISTEN) "Kyrie" from Caribbean Mass
by Glenn McClure. This particular composition required a variety of skills from the steel pan player, all of which Mr. Clayton performed with
outstanding musicianship. The composition begins with a 20 bar rubato-style introduction in which the steel pan player and the pianist play
together. Although the part is written out, the style is rather improvisational and requires the steel pan player to stretch bars and ad lib, a
style at which Mr. Clayton is very adept. When the composition changed to a driving samba, Mr. Clayton displayed an excellent sense of
time and played the steel pan in a wonderful duet with the 90 voice choir displaying excellent ensemble skills.
All in all, performing with Jefferey Clayton was an exciting and musical experience that I would highly recommend to other conductors of
performing ensembles. He is extremely professional in his promptness and attire and has a warm personality making both rehearsal and
performance an enjoyable experience. I will not hesitate to call on Jefferey Clayton in the future as the need arises. "
Dr. Michele Holt, Director of Choral Activities, Providence College
2006MAY - Guest Soloist - The Newton All-City Honors Chorus Treble Singers
"I'm Part of the Rainbow" composed by Glenn McClure and directed by Charlotte Brumit.
2006 - Music Consultant - Groton School, Groton, MA (www.groton.org) Steelband program.
Jefferey Clayton is a member of MENC (The National Association for Music Education) and featured
on Matchbook.org which partners with New England Foundation for the Arts and Massachusetts
Cultural Council.
desire to educate children and adults about music and the Steelpan, thus enhancing their social relationship
with the world.
There is a need to empower our children which I feel should be exercised at home as well as in the classroom.
Music is a tool that provides empowerment for our children and strengthens their positive involvement to the
greater community.
EDUCATION
Massachusetts Music Teacher Certified k-12 Current
New England Conservatory, Boston, Ma MM 2005
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Ma BA 1995
Armed Forces School of Music, Norfolk,Va 1989
Music Teacher - Public/Private School,
Music Professor - Colleges/Universities
Guest Soloist
After School Programs
Steelpan/Percussion Groups
Master Classes
Performance Etiquette
Rehearsal Technique
Arrangements/Compositions
Performance Confidence/Professionalism
Private/Group Instruction
Empowerment/Discipline
COMMUNITY/WORKSHOP/SEMINAR
Summer Programs World/International Festivals
School Assemblies Public School Concerts/Socials
Public Library Music Series Church/Religious Music
RECENT CLIENTS
2008OCTOBER - Guest Soloist - Springfield Congregational Church, Springfield, MA
Caribbean Mass " Santo", "Gloria", "Credo", "Kyrie", composed by Glenn McClure, directed by Allen
I was fortunate to be able to find Jefferey Clayton when I was looking for a pan player for a performance of Glenn McClure’s “Caribbean
Mass.” As often happens, budget constraints kept me from scheduling a rehearsal prior to the day of the performance, so I was somewhat
nervous about putting the piece together with choir and instrumentalists at last-minute.
I found within the first five minutes of the rehearsal that Jefferey had prepared carefully and thoroughly. He played extremely accurately
and at the same time with great expression. He fit into the ensemble as though he had been playing with the other instrumentalists for
years. The performance was a great success.
Larry Picard, Director of Music Ministries, South Congregational Church UCC, Springfield, MA
2008JUNE - Artist in Residence/Educator - The Black Rep(The Providence Black Repertory Company)
Providence, RI "Carnival in the Capital"
2007MARCH - Guest Soloist - NEMFA (New England Music Festival Association) at Lowell Memorial
Auditorium/Caribbean Mass "Kyrie", composed by Glenn McClure, directed by Michele Holt.
2006OCTOBER - Session Clinician - RIMEA (Rhode Island Music Educators Association) at Providence
College, "Steelpan and Music Education".
2006JULY - Guest Soloist - Summer Vocal Institute, Providence College
Caribbean Mass "Kyrie" , composed by Glenn McClure and directed by Michele Holt
"As Director of the Providence College Summer Vocal Institute, I had an opportunity this past summer to employ Jefferey Clayton of
PanNeubean Steel to accompany a choral selection on steel pan. The choral piece was (CLICK LINK TO LISTEN) "Kyrie" from Caribbean Mass
by Glenn McClure. This particular composition required a variety of skills from the steel pan player, all of which Mr. Clayton performed with
outstanding musicianship. The composition begins with a 20 bar rubato-style introduction in which the steel pan player and the pianist play
together. Although the part is written out, the style is rather improvisational and requires the steel pan player to stretch bars and ad lib, a
style at which Mr. Clayton is very adept. When the composition changed to a driving samba, Mr. Clayton displayed an excellent sense of
time and played the steel pan in a wonderful duet with the 90 voice choir displaying excellent ensemble skills.
All in all, performing with Jefferey Clayton was an exciting and musical experience that I would highly recommend to other conductors of
performing ensembles. He is extremely professional in his promptness and attire and has a warm personality making both rehearsal and
performance an enjoyable experience. I will not hesitate to call on Jefferey Clayton in the future as the need arises. "
Dr. Michele Holt, Director of Choral Activities, Providence College
2006MAY - Guest Soloist - The Newton All-City Honors Chorus Treble Singers
"I'm Part of the Rainbow" composed by Glenn McClure and directed by Charlotte Brumit.
2006 - Music Consultant - Groton School, Groton, MA (www.groton.org) Steelband program.
Jefferey Clayton is a member of MENC (The National Association for Music Education) and featured
on Matchbook.org which partners with New England Foundation for the Arts and Massachusetts
Cultural Council.
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