by Sandra Blood
San Fernando, Trinidad, West Indies - Despite whatever odds irresponsible adults in society may visit upon our young people, engaging them in the national instrument in a meaningful and structured manner from both the pre-teen and teenage eras is a proven antidote to combat the proliferation of social and emotional disquiet in our society.
This mesmerizing instrument known as TnT’s (Trinidad & Tobago's) national instrument, simply brings out the highest level of confidence in anyone from all walks of life that ventures to try their hand at it.
At the first installment of the St. Margaret’s Boys’ Anglican School steel orchestra’s Pan Extravaganza held on July 6th at the Skiffle Pan Yard from 2pm, saw the His Worship, the Mayor of San Fernando, Councillor Dr Navi Muradali and his guests – crewmen and women from the Royal British Navy Ship -- become magnetized to these unique and amazing instruments that were being skillfully mastered by youngsters between seven and 18 years old.
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Keep up the good work, young pannists !
Very great report! Congrats to our young pannists!
Sandra is a youger sister of Peter 'Ray' Blood
Good reporting is in their "blood"
Who is Sanra Blood, I would like to know her
Good piece Sandra Blood. I would have been present, but prior plans superseded. If only "The Powers That Be" could offer scholarships to our young citizens who are obedient, respectful and believes that education is very important.