From WITCO Desperadoes.
WITCO Desperadoes wishes to categorically disassociate itself from reports in the media referring to statements alleged to have been made by our arranger Robert Greenidge with regard to a call for foreign Panorama judges. We
Lord Kitchener's Appreciation Day on February 11, 2010 all steelbands must honour this great composer by performing Pan in A minor, Pan in the 21s century as a tribute to the 10 year of his departure from our world.
There are musical compositions, arrangements, and performances that are undeniably musical gems. Moreover they are true classics that have weathered the test of time. These classics continue to shine irrespective of the era, changes in musical taste
Canada - Having won the 2007 Pan Alive competition, part of the annual Caribana activities in Toronto, Canada on Saturday 4th August 2007 with 271 points; this Montreal based steelband retained the coveted Pan Alive Champions title in 2008 with Salah
During the following year they put together a repertoire and Pantastic starting receiving requests to perform at community events and as the band’s popularity grew, civic occasions were added to the community events. In 1996 and 1997 Pantastic travel
Netherlands - The National Police Orchestra was founded in 1949 and exists as a Harmony Orchestra and a Marching band. In early 1979, the drummers of the Marching Band wanted to expand their music knowledge and were searching for another music form w
Hey guys,
I did an arrangement of Sparrow's "Obeah Wedding." It is arranged for steel band and symphonic orchestra. It would help me tremendously if you (in this forum) can share your thoughts about this type of music/arrangement. Is it something wor
Trinidad - With a score of 463 points bp Renegades Youth captured the 21 & Under category championship title in Trinidad & Tobago’s annual National Junior Panorama. Mt. Hope Secondary, with a score of 426.5 won the 16 & Under category. Top honors in
I recall pushing Phase II's pans through the streets for Jouvay in 1989. Was this one of the last times this happened? When did everyone move onto trucks? Any further thoughts on pan mobility welcome!
One steel orchestra each from Tobago and South Trinidad respectively, has made it into the National Large Band Finals at the Queen’s Park Savannah, Port of Spain, scheduled for Saturday 21st February 2009. RBTT Redemption Sound Setters (440) and Petr
Past, present and future - Trinidad & Tobago Panorama: Nigeria and Holland to host inaugural Panoramas
The Trinidad and Tobago steelband music panorama competition, in addition to being the largest gathering of steelpan musicians and steel bands in
Fifteen (15) Small Conventional Bands will proceed to the National Semi Finals on Friday 06th and Sunday 8th February 2009.
South/Central earned five places with San City Steel Symphony amassing the most points (252) for their rendition of Winston S
Arima Golden Symphony performing “A Blue Crescendo” amassed 432 points, some 13 points ahead of its nearest rival, Tornadoes, also playing “A Blue Crescendo”.
The other six qualifying bands making it to the “big yard” on Wednesday 18th February alon
Here are the official results, which were released by Pan Trinbago this afternoon. (These bands all advance to the Finals)
1st: Phase II 452
2nd: Exodus 450
3rd: Desperadoes 445.5
4th: Silver Stars 443.5
5th: All Stars 442
6th: Renegades 441.5
7th: R
Dear Nelsonian (this is in response to your post on the old WST message board, included after this for reference)
What is your real, and own personal reason for posting this "letter" on this message board? Why are you targeting someone in Pan Trinba
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United Kingdom - 2009 marks the tenth anniversary of Pan Podium, which proudly celebrates its contribution to the growing steelband artform that is spreading throughout the world.
Now in its eighteenth issue, this critically-acclaimed
They are some of the most respected and honored musicians among the world’s steelpan music fraternity. They are the winning panorama and/or competition arrangers for steel orchestras. No other entity or factor can effect the fortune of a band at pano
I am so proud 2 be a part of the both bands. I had a ball playing caribbean woman. Arddin did the song justice, it was sweet i am glad i was a part of it. Lots of love 2 the invaders crew,Desy, Gibo, Miles, and of course micheal u guys r the best.