Making history: First Steelpannist to win the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s Young Artist Competition (2024)

“One of the most talented young steelpan players in the country.” ~WGNTV

“Teague-Nuñez is a rare talent.” ~Steve Lundin (Director of Bands at Dekalb High School)

Quotes from Jaden:

“My dad just gave me the steelpan when I was around 7 or 8 for my birthday,” he said. “I ended up falling in love with it.”

“I want to be a soloist,” he says, “but not just with symphony orchestras, but also being able to show the pan in jazz ensembles.”