Join world-class performers for a spectacular celebration of Caribbean music on the waterfront at beautiful Virginia Beach! At Virginia Arts Festival’s 10th Annual PANorama Caribbean Music Fest, you will have the opportunity to learn from Steelpan virtuosos,compete with up and coming U.S. steelbands, and bask in the sun and ocean breezes.
FRIDAY, MAY 11
WORKSHOPS
Tom Miller (high pans), Maureen Clement (middlepans), and Dr. LennardMoses (low pans) will present sectional workshops concurrently, followed by an interactive Engine Room clinic and Mass Steelband performance. These workshops are open to anyone with their own instruments and desire to learn, including bands participating in the festival.
VIRGINIA BEACH CONVENTION CENTER, Meeting Suite 1
10:00AM–4:00PM
Share your ideas for the development of the art form in our steelpan forum: 12:45 – 1:30 PM
SATURDAY, MAY 12
COMPETITION AND AWARDS
All ensembles will receive a large trophy which will be presented at the stage following the festival. A medal, if earned, representing the appropriate rating, will be draped around the trophy.
Ratings will be awarded as follows:
Superior Rating: 100–91 . . . . Gold Medal
Excellent Rating: 90–81 . . . . Silver Medal
Good Rating: 80–70 . . . . . Bronze Medal
Participation Rating: Below 70 . . . . No Medal
$1000 Grand Champion Award
$250 Award for winners of subcategories:
Elementary/Middle School
High School
Private Studio
Community
HEADLINER PERFORMANCES
ETIENNE CHARLES & KAISO
See this extraordinary trumpet player perform music from his new album, Kaiso, featuring classic calypsos from the Caribbean songbook.
24TH ST. OCEANFRONT PARK
FRIDAY, MAY 11: 8:00–10:00PM
SATURDAY, MAY 12: 8:00–10:00PM
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