Hope for the future of Pan in Boston

The Annual Spring Concert of Boston Steelbands - Hope for the future of Pan in Boston Massachusetts, USA - Over the most recent decade Boston has experienced fluctuations in steelpan musicianship. In the last year there have been two heartening developments which manifest themselves at the 7th Annual Spring Concert of Steelbands. There is an increase in the number of ensembles and a movement to change the pan teaching paradigm. As a pan music enthusiast, I have observed other conditions that impact the sound of Boston pan, and Sunday’s concert also presented the differences in various dimensions. Pan Xpressions is the smallest group and most recently formed. One recalls Panazz Players at an Xpressions performance and its presentation maintained that perception. click for more

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  • Hello Bostonians and Trinis,
    I was born in Boston, grew up in Weymouth, moved to California,USA, met and have been married to a Trini, Sharron, for 33 years. What a wonderful life experience we have had.
    My main purpose for this note is to express my gladness that pan is being introduced to the City of Boston and to tell all Bostonians to take in a steel pan concert and enjoy it. Best of luck to all pannists in Beantown.
    Sincerely,
    Richard O'Connor
  • Let's talk about a All New England Mass steel pan festival......

    Jim Royle

    CT Chapter Pres PAS
    Owner Director Jim Royle Drum Studio
    203 526-4259
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