Big Pop Band and Sataman Kombo

Big Pop Band is a student orchestra that plays rhythmic music. It has been operating continuously since autumn 2004. The orchestra has performed in many events from jazz festivals to school concerts and, for example, the opening ceremony of Logomo in January 2011. The orchestra’s selection of instruments differs somewhat from the usual. There are three keyboard players and, in addition to saxophones and brass instruments, there is a group of flutes. Most of the arrangements contain singing parts, and several vocalists perform with the orchestra. Its programme is mainly arranged by D’l Puerto and consists of Finnish and foreign rhythmic music, from pop to jazz.

In the school year 2024–2025, Big Pop Band practises on Fridays from 17.45 to 19.45 at the Seili Hall at Linnankatu. Level: 3. Big Pop Band is led by Carlos D’l Puerto.

Sataman Kombo is a group of students playing pop/rock music and jazz. Kombo has singers, a keyboard, a saxophone, a guitar, a bass, drums and percussion instruments, but all instruments are welcome. This group has performed in concerts both as a soloist and with other bands. Students interested in participating can choose whether they want to play only the Pop and Rock part (45 min), only the Jazz part (45 min) or the entire programme (90 min).

In the school year 2024–2025, Sataman Kombo trains on Thursdays from 15.45 to 17.30 at the Seili Hall at Linnankatu. Level: 2. Sataman Kombo is led by Carlos D’l Puerto.