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Congratulations - Panist and internationally renowned artist Leon Foster Thomas joins University of Miami’s Faculty - one of several

Known for its world-renowned, award-winning faculty, the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami is pleased to announce eleven new esteemed faculty hires for 2020-2021.

LEON FOSTER THOMAS – STUDIO MUSIC & JAZZ
Leon Foster Thomas is a gifte

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Stop using the pan as a stepchild - says ace musician

Musician standout Leon Foster Thomas says:

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Melton Mustafa's Fight For Life - 43 Days Remaining

To ALL My Pan Colleagues,

 

This week I got the disturbing news that my FMU Jazz Instructor, Melton Mustafa, needs our help. Doc, as I call him, is one of the most dedicated music teachers I have ever had the pleasure of being taught by. His students

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Children’s Parade full of color and cheer

St. Thomas, USVI - ...Of course, no parade would be complete without steelpan music, and at the Children's Parade the bands were out in force: the Joseph Sibilly Elementary School steelpan; the 12-year-old Ulla F. Muller Panatics Steel Band, who were

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My Take Panorama 2011 by Leon Thomas

My Take Panorama 2011
by Leon Thomas

Global - There is a lot of good music being played. Bands in the Small and Medium category are making extreme and positive strides. However, the Large Bands have maintained their descent towards mediocrity. This y

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