Junior Phase II band launched

[Pan Times]

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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[sherman allison fyfe]

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

[evan lobo]

long overdue

 well done

 best wishes

[Cecil hinkson]

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