Junior Phase II band launched

Joan Rampersad - Newsday

HADCO Phase II Pan Groove Junior Steel Orchestra with principals Akua Leith from front right, Andrew Charles, Desiree Myers, Len”Boogsie” Sharpe and Terry Bernard. -

On November 9 the HADCO Phase II Pan Groove launched its first junior steelband: HADCO Phase II Pan Groove Junior Steel Orchestra. The event took place at the Phase II panyard, Hamilton Street, Woodbrook.

In attendance were Phase II’s musical director, Len “Boogsie” Sharpe, manager Akua Leith, captain Terry Bernard, chairman of Pan Trinbago Northern Regional Executive Desiree Meyers, HADCO liaison Danielle Espinet and guests, parents, well-wishers and children from the orchestra.

The young musicians’ ages range between four and 20.

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  • Long overdue. U know how many top players & arrangers "Boogsie" & phase 2 have spawned. D likes of Yohan Chuckaree,ex POS mayor Keiron, Etienne Charles. He played pan b4 he opted 4 d trumpet & numerous others

  • long overdue

     well done

     best wishes

  • I just love this, it's long overdue. CONGRATULATIONS...

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