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Silver Stars USA Steel Orchestra Looks To Keep Coveted Title of Miami Broward Carnival Steel Band of The Year
Miami, Florida, USA - The scintillating and pulsating music of the steel pan has always played a significant role in the Miami Broward Carnival narrative. This year the Miami Broward One Carnival Host Committee Inc. (MBOCHC) will present their Panorama Steel Band competition on Friday, October 10, 2014 at Central Broward Regional Park from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Silver Stars USA Steel Orchestra is the reigning 2013 Band of the Year.
This year, the list of bands competing for the title of Miami Broward Carnival Steel Band Of The Year includes: Silvers Stars USA Steel Orchestra, Pantastics Steel Band, Lauderhill Steel, Resurrection Sound, Karibbean Knights Steel Orchestra and Steel Away Steel Drum Ensemble. Panorama is a favorite of many pan-lovers who will enjoy the melodic, rhythmic and soothing sounds of a music art form that is the heartbeat of the Carnival culture.
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If Silver Stars USA is successful in 2014, I wonder if Silver Stars Trinidad will soon consider arranger Mr. Lloyd Payne. Please be advised that when Silver Stars emerged from its 12 year hiatus, the new arrangers were Mr. Edwin Pouchet and Mr. Lloyd Payne. Mr. Payne migrated to the US in 1989. When Edwin moved Silver Stars back into the Large Band category in 2008, I told him I was afraid for him, but Lloyd said to me "Edwin will win Panorama sooner that people think." Lloyd was certainly correct, so he knows something about arranging.
Hello Ian, I spoke with Lloyd and read your note to him. He wanted me to tell you Thank you for your thoughts and recollections.
Thanks Patricia,
I will be back in Florida on Thursday and will be at your yard later.
Great, see you then, I'll let Lloyd know.