New York - It was the power of Praise, right alongside the Power of Pan at the Premier Baptist Church (PBC) in Brooklyn last Friday. Music director and arranger Khuent Rose on steelpans joined with a couple other musicians to give those already comfortably seated in plush red “pews” just a taste of what was to come, setting the tone, even as proceedings were almost an hour behind the 7:00 p.m. scheduled start time.
A two-tiered stage was set with glistening pans and other conventional instruments, awaiting the moment to spring to life in musical synchronicity; the pan players from Crossfire Steel Orchestra (led by Martin “Dougie” Douglas) were also present - anxious and ready to sound off with works arranged by Rose. Douglas himself was crisply attired in a white shirt with black pants, the former emblazoned with black print in full support of the steelpan art form. Earlier on in the evening, last-minute details were being seen to, with the steel orchestra having a brief sound check, and Khuent Rose in his capacity of music director overseeing particulars, ensuring that all was in place and would go according to plan.
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New York - It was the power of Praise, right alongside the Power of Pan at the Premier Baptist Church (PBC) in Brooklyn last Friday. Music director and arranger Khuent Rose on steelpans joined with a couple other musicians to give those already comfortably seated in plush red “pews” just a taste of what was to come, setting the tone, even as proceedings were almost an hour behind the 7:00 p.m. scheduled start time.
A two-tiered stage was set with glistening pans and other conventional instruments, awaiting the moment to spring to life in musical synchronicity; the pan players from Crossfire Steel Orchestra (led by Martin “Dougie” Douglas) were also present - anxious and ready to sound off with works arranged by Rose. Douglas himself was crisply attired in a white shirt with black pants, the former emblazoned with black print in full support of the steelpan art form. Earlier on in the evening, last-minute details were being seen to, with the steel orchestra having a brief sound check, and Khuent Rose in his capacity of music director overseeing particulars, ensuring that all was in place and would go according to plan.
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Marvin’s interest in the Steel pan led him to attend the M.I.C - Steel pan Manufacturing Ltd (1993 - 1994) where he attained the following skills:
Pan Manufacturing
Metallurgy of Carbon Steels
Spinforming
Basic Welding and Sheet Metal Work
The Principles of Music
Environmental Awareness
Personality and Social Development
Basic Bench Fitting and Measurement
Basic Calculations and Applied Science
Small Business Development and Marketing
In 1995, Marvin accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior at the Five Rivers Church of the Nazarene, and later took up membership at the Arouca New Testament Church of God where he is very active.
With continued interest in the field, Marvin was given the opportunity to play for several Local steelbands, and arrange for both local and international bands as well. Some of there include, but not limited to:
Curepe Scherzando - Section Leader
Phase 2 Pan Groove
Potential Symphony
Kingdom Covenant (Canada 2000) - Arranger
Arouca Worship Centre Steel Orchestra - Arranger
With such ‘hands-on’ experience, he was granted the opportunity to Lecture at the Caribbean Nazarene College - The Development of Steel pan, The history of Steel pan and Steel pan Manufacturing.
Marvin currently resides in Arouca with his beautiful wife Lydia , and is a proud father of two girls, Jamilia and Akyia, and one son, Josiah.
He enjoys his work as a Pan tuner, Arranger, and Pan Soloist and collaborates some of the following:
Dunca
Juma
Larry Kelly ( USA )
Ed Peters ( Canada )
Simon Music Ltd.
Cavar
Ozie ( Canada )
John Hilton ( USA )
Gill’s Pan Shop
Accomplishments
Performed for an audience of 3000 people at the Nazarene General Convention. ( United States )
Play and Teach in schools in England & Ireland
Currently a member of - Selah Gospel Fusion
Album holder - HEAVAN ON STEEL
Former member of GRACE NOTES.
Founder of Steelband in the Arouca New Testament Church of God.
Collaborated with Dr. Barry Harris in a Jazz Artist Workshop.
Had the privilege of meeting the Councilor of the city of Worcester ( UK ) - Mrs. Lucy Hodgson
Conducted a Steel pan Workshop in the UK (2008)
Marvin continues to do what he knows best, with love, passion, and to the Glory of God.
Contact Information
Name: Marvin Noland Connor
DOB: October 03, 1968
Gender: Male
Address: to be adjusted
Phone: 1-868-366-6112
Email: panzone123@hotmail.com