When Steel Talks extends congratulations to Khan Cordice. According to the Antigua Observer, Cordice was awarded Antigua's first pan scholarship. When Steel Talks had the opportunity to meet and interview Khan this past Fall at the Moods of Pan Festival in Antigua. He is indeed an exceptional talent and a special young man.
Again, congratulations
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First Pan Scholarship Announced By Observer News - Monday, June 15th, 2009
The government of Antigua & Barbuda has expanded its scholarship offerings with the inclusion of steel pan studies.
In delivering his address at the media launch for the 2009 Carnival celebrations, Culture Minister Eleston Adams announced that the Department of Culture’s Steel Pan Division in collaboration with the Prime Minister’s Silver Jubilee Scholarship Programme secured a scholarship for pannist Khan Cordice.
Cordice will pursue a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Musical Arts with a concentration on steel pan, at the University of the West Indies St Augustine Campus in Trinidad and Tobago, commencing in September.
“If our rich cultural heritage is to survive and grow, we must equip our young people with the necessary skills and qualifications. It is our belief that young Khan Cordice will make Antigua & Barbuda proud in his studies,” the minister said.
As a young pannist, Cordice plays for the Hell’s Gate Steel Orchestra and is also the arranger for the National Steel Orchestra.
He has also been credited with the winning arrangement for the first-ever 25-a-side competition in last year’s Gemonites Moods of Pan Festival.
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Mr. Cordice,
I have to clarify something. I put the carriage in front of the horse. I meant out of 100 double second pannist,
I am at 100, not a 1. Sorry If I came off as being a "good" panman, I am a much better listener than a player.
This is not really related to this particular article but Phase II 2003 performance in the Panorama I really hope someone would present this important piece of documentation on this website. It is one of the greatest pieces I have ever heard in any form of music.
Congrats to you Khan and the Government of Antigua on the awarding of a scholarship in Musical Arts with concentration on the steelpan.As someone who has been involved in the steelband movement for many years it pleases my heart when the
movement gets that kind of recognition.We have come a long way and there is still a lot to do and Khan a lot rests on your
young shoulders as depending on your progress others would be able to follow.May GOD bless you and help you to be
successful.You will be remembered in our prayers.
Congratulations to you, Mr. Khan Cordice for being the first receipient of a PAN scholarship awarded by your Country, Antigua. I am from Trinidad and Tobago, and I also like the double second. But, out of 100, I am a 1.
From your interview with, when steel talks, I know that you will stay focus on your studies at UWI, in Trinidad and Tobago.
All the best wishes.
From another passionate pan enthusiast,
Ian Franklin
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Blessing to you and your country for taking the pan to another level
Kenneth Clarke
I have to clarify something. I put the carriage in front of the horse. I meant out of 100 double second pannist,
I am at 100, not a 1. Sorry If I came off as being a "good" panman, I am a much better listener than a player.
Sincerely,
Ian Franklin
movement gets that kind of recognition.We have come a long way and there is still a lot to do and Khan a lot rests on your
young shoulders as depending on your progress others would be able to follow.May GOD bless you and help you to be
successful.You will be remembered in our prayers.
From your interview with, when steel talks, I know that you will stay focus on your studies at UWI, in Trinidad and Tobago.
All the best wishes.
From another passionate pan enthusiast,
Ian Franklin