By Dr Jeannine 'J9' Remy, lecturer in music CCFA, UWI
There are many educators in Trinidad who incorporate pan into their music schools. Some of these schools may teach many different musical instruments, and voice, while others solely concentrate on the pan. Furthermore, the amount of women running music schools in Trinidad is commendable (see list 1). There is however, one lady in particular, who was very successful this past year [2005] with her San Fernando based pan school Golden Hands. A power-house of gentle determination is Mrs Franka Hills-Headley; known fondly by most, and called respectfully by her students, as simply 'Miss Franka'. Home is 134 Independence Avenue, on the seaward side of San Fernando, and within hearing distance of Hatters panyard.
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