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From: Stone Johnson <stonenrico@yahoo.com>

Date: Tue, 30 Jul 2013 16:05:33 -0700 (PDT)

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ReplyTo: Stone Johnson <stonenrico@yahoo.com>

Subject: 2013 A.B.P.A Update (Observer radio 30/07/13)

Greetings

Members

It came to my attention via observer 5.30 pm news, that the Pan Association is being pressured by Lime Hells Gate Steel Orchestra to release the names and bios of the overseas judges. Let me state that at no time was the Pan Association or I was pressured to release any information. I followed all protocols pertaining to acquiring the information on adjudicators via the President of Pan Trinbago Mr. Keith Diaz as stipulated by my members and subsequently passed on all information to Mr. Maurice Merchant and the CDC. This was done in a timely manner and as such as i get the information in return, i pass it on to my members. The CDC is the one that is responsible for judges, not the A.B.P.A and as such, information going out is the CDC's call and i have checked with Mr. Maurice Merchant. If the members believes that this is an incorrect procedure, then you the members and I are wrong. It has always been stated to me "get the information then pass it on to the CDC, let them decide not you". Let me state, a member band can make an inquire into any matters pertaining to the Association and as such i am always willing to answer, but one should be very careful where blamed is laid when it is all of us members who agreed to proceed in this manner or any manner of the A.B.P.A

I still maintain i will not get into any public debate with anyone on matters of the A.B.P.A, because it is the members whom have always said let us settle our matters in house. But there comes a time when I'll have to defend the member bands and myself.

Thank you for continued support

Regards

Patrick "Stone" Johnson

The following was submitted to the Membership of the ABPA on 1st July, 2013. The information regarding the overseas adjudicators was received today, only after consistent prodding by the LIME Hells Gate Steel Orchestra, for the ABPA to submit the names and bios of all seven (7) adjudicators selected, as per the Rules of the ABPA.. The names were submitted for the four (4) overseas adjudicators but without their bios. The ABPA has failed to date, to satisfy the requirement as prescribed in Rule 7 subsection (B) of the ABPA Rules and Regulations for National Panorama, as it relates to the submission of adjudicators bios.

The 2013 Panorama is scheduled for 1st August, 2013.

Stafford Joseph

________________________________________________________

From Patrick Johnson, 1st July, 2013

Suggested Amendment to rule 7 (A) & (H)

(A) Composition of the adjudicating panel for panorama:- A panel of seven (7) judges will be selected to adjudicate the Antigua and Barbuda Panorama competition; two (2) judges shall serve as alternates, to substitute for one (1) or more of the five (5) judges, if necessary. This determination is to be made by the Chairperson of the Judges Committee of the ACDC.

The panel of adjudicators shall comprise the following: Four (4) overseas judges and three (3) local judges whereby one (1) of the local judges shall serve as an alternate judge and one (1) of the overseas judges shall serve as the remaining alternate.

At all times, where it is necessary to do so, a local judge should be replaced by the local alternate and an overseas judge should be replaced by the overseas alternate.

(B) Procurement of judges: - With respect to the procurement of judges mentioned in A, the ACDC is responsible for sourcing all suitable overseas judges in consultation with Pan Trinbago. With respect to local judges, the ACDC is responsible for sourcing all suitable local judges in consultation with the ABPSA.

The A.C.D.C is responsible for expenses of the adjudicators and to furnish the A.B.P.A. the name and profile (resume) of the adjudicators no later than twenty days before the day of the panorama competition.

Please note the h in the heading is referred to as b in the reference of the amendment.

Yours in Pan Music

Patrick "Stone" Johnson

11 Updates (judges)20​13 A.B.P.A

From: Stone Johnson <stonenrico@yahoo.com>

Date: Tue, 30 Jul 2013 11:49:33 -0700 (PDT)

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ReplyTo: Stone Johnson <stonenrico@yahoo.com>

Subject: 2013 A.B.P.A Updates

Greetings

Members

Here are the names of the judges i received from Mr. Keith Diaz, President-Pan Trinbago

Mrs. Michele Huggins-Watts

Mr. Curtis Edwards

Mr. Kendall Lewis

Mr. Roger Sardina

Any local adjudicator is yet to be confirmed

I have only received 2 bands bios-Lime Hells Gate Steel orchestra and W.I.O.C Gemonites Steel Orchestra

Regards

Patrick "Stone" Johnson

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Death Annoucemnet.

I first met Mr. Ian franklin via when steel talks and we met in person at the pan in the countryside on Speyside grounds in Tobago on July 6th and was honoured to receive an autographed copy of his book, I want a publicly say that its people like him who keeps this movement going and we all must try to uplift each other for the betterment of pan. 

ps. Thanks for the book sir...

  Panorama is a "Musical" competition held annually in many regions  where pan has been adopted. This musical event was popularized by Trinidad and Tobago-though in Antigua Panorama started in the late fifties in Trinidad 1963-The notion that Musicians in Antiguan are incapable of judging Panorama,is ludicrous, that rules out musical giants Like Roland Prince, Dr Roberts and others. The irony, except for one, the arranges here are not musicians, have no musical training, yet there arrangement of a  popular song  cannot be judged by a qualified musician, many of whom have written musical scores....wow ...wow

Worked with him here in Toronto. If you can lay your hands on the Casanovas Combo Rebirth album you will get more of Junior Byron.and the Casanovas Combo- the best damn Combo of all time.

Ok there was Group Solo, Rockerfellas, Esquires, Silver Strings

Andre Tanker in a class by himself...and for the south folks Ancil Wyatt- Solid Seven--Jai /CHIN RADIO Toronto.

From: Stone Johnson <stonenrico@yahoo.com>

Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2013 04:46:54 -0700 (PDT)

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ReplyTo: Stone Johnson <stonenrico@yahoo.com>

Subject: 2013 A.B.P.A updates

Greetings

Members

I hope all preparations for panorama and carnival is going smoothly and all the members will be putting their best foot forward.

Best of Luck to All

I was informed by some members that there was an alleged attempt for a pan association meeting on Thursday 18th July. At this meeting it would have been with members of a sub- committee. Even the A.C.B representative, Ms. Shantia Edwars inquired if i knew about this meeting. Let me make it clear, i was not informed of this meeting, nor the purpose why such a meeting was called. I don't know which bands were invited and why Gemonites and I was not informed. To make the situation even more ridiculous, those who went was told only about the parade route for j'ouvert. Information that could have been passed on differently.

I am stating that if individual or individuals who chooses to not follow the correct protocol, when conducting matters with the A.B.P.A, the Association will not recognize or accept any position or decision made. And may even choose to no longer associate with these person or persons.

I thank all members for standing in solidarity

Panache Steel Band have indicated their interest and availability for playing on the road this 2013 carnival....here is their communication that they sent to me....

Greetings Stone,

Panache wishes to advise you of our interest and availability to play on the road during

Antigua's carnival 2013.

Regards/Robin

Yours in Pan Music

Patrick "Stone" Johnson

From: Stone Johnson <stonenrico@yahoo.com>

Date: Mon, 15 Jul 2013 06:20:59 -0700 (PDT)

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ReplyTo: Stone Johnson <stonenrico@yahoo.com>

Subject: 2013 A.B.P.A Updates

Greetings

Members

I have not received any recommendations for local adjudicators, to date, 15th July 2013, from any member of our association. We are going to have to call an emergency meeting to decide our course of action, if no members can recommend any suitable and qualified local individual to adjudicate, this 2013 National Panorama.

And members, i also, have not yet received any bands biographies

Thanks much for your support

Patrick "Stone" Johnson

Colleagues,

The fourth paragraph of my response to  the comment made by my Brother, Kuma Rodney, is clear. He is and will always be my Brother and I will always respect his opinions and recognize his rights. I cannot choose for my Brother, he is a free man.  I know that I am a free man, because I chose God  to be my Master.

One Pan! One Love!!!

My Brother, I wish to juggle your faculty a little. Whether you have intentionally or conveniently forgotten, be reminded the Hells Gate Steel Orchestra in October, 1993, withdrew its membership from the ABPA and I resigned from the position of President of the ABPA, as a result of the unethical behaviour of the MAJORTY of member bands of the ABPA. To date, almost twenty (20) years later, we maintain  the view that, “while MAJORITY might win, MAJORITY is not necessarily always right”.

Hells Gate Steel Orchestra re-established its membership with the ABPA subsequent to October 1993.

  Prior to 2005, I was approached by a number of concerned individuals within the Pan fraternity, regarding serving as the President of the ABPA for a second time, because you as the substantive holder of that position was unable to continue in the position of President , owing to your involvement in Leeward Islands Cricket. I accepted the challenged on the conditionality that the ABPA and its membership would strive for the “greatest good for the greatest many”, and ensure that through our collective thinking and our collective efforts, the goals of the ABPA as established in 2001, would be achieved going forward. Again, the unethical behaviour of the same member bands along with some individuals within the ABPA , left me with no alternative but to resign in 2005.

There are currently some member bands and individuals within the ABPA who are displeased with the decorum of those at the helm of the ABPA, but are afraid to speak out. Hence, “the silence is deafening”.

We exist in a democracy in which your rights and mines are protected by Law. Your rights which are enshrined in Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, are my rights too.

Being a member of an organization does not and should not preclude a person or a particular group from publicly disassociating himself/herself or a group from any unethical behaviour of the leadership or other members of that organization.

I can vividly recall when you approached me some two (2) years ago and informed me of the treatment meted out to you by the principals of Ebonites Steel Orchestra. You told me that you were the Drill Master for the said orchestra and was conducting a drilling exercise with the orchestra, when you were unceremoniously replace by an individual brought in from overseas.  As a Brother you had my shoulders to shed your tears, and my shoulders are still available, despite the fact I had to change my shirt twice. I personally investigated the matter and from the majority of persons with whom I spoke , the feedback I received was that , during the period in which you perform the task of Drill Master for Ebonites Steel Orchestra, the orchestra performed at a much higher level  and that you managed to instill an acceptable level of discipline in and around the panyard. I was also informed that your successor has failed to maintain or achieve the level of performance or discipline you left at Ebonites Steel Orchestra panyard. As a local musician and senior pannist, are you in agreement that the treatment meted to you by the principals of Ebonies Steel Orchestra, was ethical and justified?

My Brother, to the best of my knowledge, understanding and belief, “a good leader does not rely or presume on strength or power. He is not pleased by favour and does not fear vilification. He does not crave whatever material goods he sees; and he does not rape whatever women he can.  His only intention is to pursue the best interest of his country”.

You, more than anyone else would know that Stafford Joseph does not negotiate matters of principle. “Matters of principle are non- negotiable. Principle is either wholly kept or wholly sacrificed. The slightest concession on matters of principle would indicate the abandonment of principle itself”.

LIME Hells Gate Steel Orchestra, being fully aware of who we are and what we represent, cannot and will not agree to or condone anything that would bring our organization's name into ill repute.

One Pan!! One Love!!!

5 – Update: 2013 National Panorama Judges  

From: Stone Johnson <stonenrico@yahoo.com>

Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2013 00:22:33 -0700 (PDT)

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ReplyTo: Stone Johnson <stonenrico@yahoo.com>

Subject: 2013 National panorama Judges / Updates

Greetings

Members

I received yesterday, (10th July 2013), confirmation from Mr. Maurice Merchant that he has received from Pan Trinbago, the names of four (4) adijudicators, that they have chosen to adjudicate over Antigua's National Panorama 2013. Their individual biographies or cv's will be forth coming. Mr. Merchant also informed me that he is patiently waiting on the A.B.P.A, as to their recommendation on whom they want the local adjudicators to be for the 2013 National Panorama.

Therefore, i would appreciate if the members can suggest names for the local adjudicators, so that i can pass on the information to Mr. Merchant. Remember, members this is something that we had discuss at our meeting on 26th June. We need to identify our local adjudicators. Members, you can email me your recommendations.

Pan Vibes at the Antigua Commercial Bank on Thames Street has commenced.

Thanks

Patrick "Stone" Johnson

Hells Gate, from the inception of the introduction of overseas arrangers and adjucators in our National Panorama, has always remained opposed to the idea. From my personal experience, Rising Sun Steel Orchestra and Hells Gate Steel Orchestra were always opposed to the idea, notwithstanding being in the minority.

We are of the view that Antigua's National Panorama is a national event and that ous nationals must be showcased and given the challenge and opportunity to advance thenmselves.

The fact that to date, the ABPA has failed to engage the local musicians in meaningful dialogue regarding any concerns the ABPA had with the 2012 Panorama results, which was adjudicated by all local  qualified and reputable musicians , but instead  have already secured four (4) overseas adjudicators and are yet to source three (3) local adjudicators to complete the panel of seven (7) adjudicators, in my view, this is not only disrespecful to the nation of Antigua and Barbuda but seems conspiratorial. Doesn't "charity begins at home anymore"?

We would  be the first to support the idea of overseas adjudicators  if Antigua was hosting a Caribbean or International Competition. However, this is not the case.

The majority of the ABPA leadership suffers from an inferiority complex, i.e., "anything that is not local is better".

To date, the ABPA leadership has not furnish the membership with the minutes of the meetings held regarding 2013 Panorama, indicating which member Band submitted the resolution to amend Rule 7 (h), who seconded the motion etc. and on what date did the amendment became effective. In fact, tha ABPA has failed to convene a General Meeting  or Elections over the past six (6) years.

We wish to register our dissatsifaction  regarding the ABPA handling of this issue and to assure Antigua and Barbuda, that on the evening of 1st August, 2013, LIME hells will represent our twin island nation with pride and dignity.

On Saturday July 6th, the pan fans at "Pan in the Countryside" at Speyside, Tobago were treated to a wide array of music from, The National Instrument of Trinidad and Tobago.  The show commenced after 4:pm with beautiful renditions from New Vision Steel Orchestra, of the Single Pan Category.  Next up was the Uptown Fascinators Steel Orchestra, of the Small Bands Category with arrangements from the up and coming pannist/ arranger, Leeandro Noray.  I was told that some of the young pannist just began playing the pan 3 weeks ago.  Next up was, Tobago Panthers, who moved up from the Single to Small Category.  Their renditions were done by Robert Tobitt, who inter travelled on weekends for three weeks.  The leaders of the first three Steel Orchestras all allowed respective members to display their soloing attributes, who handled them well.  We were next treated by Katzenjammers Steel Orchestra, of the Medium Category.  They caught the audience with the classical piece, "Air on a G String" which was arranged by Derrick Nurse, and continued awing the appreciated pan fans with their wide reperatoire.  The last to perform was Desperadoes, which gave the pan fans 10 of its standards and topped off with "Rebecca." The band's  reperatoire included arrangements from a junior player Nathaniel Flemming, and Ricky "Andre" Robley who placed 2nd at the St. Vincent Panorama behind Seion Gomez.  Desperadoes attempted to make a statement by commencing with "In My House," but the house also belonged to the other performers especially Katzenjammers.  Kudos to the familiar faces from the Trinidad and Tobago pan diaspora who were there.  We pan fans are looking forward to 2014. Love, Peace and Pan

CDC Accepts Proposed Panorama Judging Rules Amendment

• Friday, 05 July 2013 02:04
• Written by  Staff Reporter

Carnival Beat, Carnival 2013, Carnival, Panorama, CDC, Steel Pan,

What was initially thought to be a proposal still up for discussion within the Pan fraternity, has recently been realized to be an enforceable document already sanctioned by select parties.

Spokesman of the LIME Hells Gate Steel Orchestra Stafford Joseph said on Thursday that his understanding of the situation of amendments to the Panorama judging rules was clearly off par with a decision on the subject being taken in the absence of the Hells Gate group, among others.

“I thought that Patrick 'Stone' Johnson in a previous e-mail, clearly stated that the proposals were still in the discussion stage at the ABPA level. When did he indicate that a consensus was arrived at the level of the ABPA?” Joseph questioned.

He added that such a move by the ABPA President was clearly designed to deceive those in the Pan fraternity.

Via email, Johnson informed the Pan fraternity on Thursday that "after the discussion with both parties, the CDC has decided to accept the proposed amendment to Rule 7 Adjudication as stated in the proposal".

To this end, Stafford Joseph now questions the ethical standings of the ABPA President’s move.

“Is it ethical for Patrick 'Stone' Johnson, acting President of ABPA and arranger for WIOC Gemonites Steel Orchestra, Dwayne Mussington, a principal of Digicel Halcyon Steel Orchestra and Cuthbert Thomas, a principal of the Cool and Smooth Ebonites Steel Orchestra, being fully aware that their respective orchestra are expected to participate in the National 2013 Panorama, to proceed with the undertaking that is placed in their laps by the ACDC, as indicated in the e-mail communication of 4th July,2013?” he asked.

Further to that, he pondered the current derisory financial standings of the ABPA and how it proposed to accommodate four overseas adjudicators, having to pay for airfare, accommodations and a stipend of USD$500.00 each.

“I would be obliged if the principals of the ABPA would provide a dollar figure of the total cost for the four overseas adjudicators and inform the pan fraternity and the general public the level of financial relief that amount would bring to member bands who are participating in the 2013 National Panorama. Is this not our National Panorama?” Joseph said

Members can you name the year and the two Steel Orchestras that top the Panorama Prelims that was held on A Satuarday and Sunday respectively and they both played in the Semi Finals and were eliminated from the National Finals.   

From: Stone Johnson <stonenrico@yahoo.com>

Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2013 13:43:26 -0700 (PDT)

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ReplyTo: Stone Johnson <stonenrico@yahoo.com>

Subject: 2013 Pan Association (Observer Radio)

Greetings

Dear members, i received a call from an observer radio staff.... stating that they have a document from Lime Hells Gate Steel Steel Orchestra pertaining to our

amendment of Rule 7.....now this amendment had been discussed by members in the past and a draft copy sent to members for discussion purposes and feed back.

I told the lady, of which i did not request her name, from Observer, that this matter is still being discussed and wish not to make any comment on this matter, and it is an internal matter that is to be solved internally and is still being discussed.

Please note members, that this rule amendment has been sent out to members first, for feed back and suggestions.I then discussed with other members as to the next step and it was agreed to send this portion of the rules to Mr. Maurice Merchant of CDC.. as a proposal for discussion and to meet with CDC as to the way forward,when it comes to adjudication at our national panorama.

Thus,that is where we are at

Let me say that every member has had the opportunity to voice the opinion on the matter of Rule 7 Adjudication in the past and we need to settle this matter internally, soonest.

Yours in Pan Music

Patrick "Stone" Johnson

Colleague,

We acknowledge receipt of the ABPA update re - proposed amendment to
National Panorama Rules for the 2013 National Panorama scheduled for
1st August, 2013.

LIME Hells Gate Steel Orchestra is of the opinion that ABPA proposed
amendment is clearly a sign of retrogression on the part of the ABPA.
We are also fully aware that as individuals or organizations, we do have
the right to choose whether or not we progress or retrogress and
certainly, the LIME Hells Gate Steel Orchestra will not stand in the
way of any individual or organization that chooses retrogression over
progression or who continues to stand in someone else's shadow in
preference of their own.

To this end, and in an effort to salvage what little pride we have as
nationals of Antigua and Barbuda in regards to valuing, respecting,
preserving and growing our local talents, the LIME Hells Gate Steel
Orchestra, submits the attached response to the ABPA's proposed
amendment.

Regards,

Stafford Joseph

I forwarded this portion of our rules to Mr. Maurice Merchant

Greetings

This is how the members of the Pan Association is looking at this particular rule for 2013 Panorama ... it is rule 7, primarily the main area of change for this year.

PLEASE NOTE that this is a PROPOSAL and the Pan Association wishes to meet with you, Mr. Merchant, Ms. Wanda Clarke, Mr. Dave L. Payne and any other member to discuss this particular matter.

The Pan Association has seven bands earnestly preparing for the 2013 panorama and would be desirous of settling this matter of adjudication soonest.

Thank you so kindly

Your in Pan Music

Patrick "Stone" Johnson

Suggested Amendment to rule 7 (A) & (H)

(A) Composition of the adjudicating panel for panorama:- A panel of seven (7) judges will be selected to adjudicate the Antigua and Barbuda Panorama competition; two (2) judges shall serve as alternates, to substitute for one (1) or more of the five (5) judges, if necessary. This determination is to be made by the Chairperson of the Judges Committee of the ACDC.

The panel of adjudicators shall comprise the following: Four (4) overseas judges and three (3) local judges whereby one (1) of the local judges shall serve as an alternate judge and one (1) of the overseas judges shall serve as the remaining alternate.

At all times, where it is necessary to do so, a local judge should be replaced by the local alternate and an overseas judge should be replaced by the overseas alternate.

(B) Procurement of judges: - With respect to the procurement of judges mentioned in A, the ACDC is responsible for sourcing all suitable overseas judges in consultation with Pan Trinbago. With respect to local judges, the ACDC is responsible for sourcing all suitable local judges in consultation with the ABPSA.

The A.C.D.C is responsible for expenses of the adjudicators and to furnish the A.B.P.A. the name and profile (resume) of the adjudicators no later than twenty days before the day of the panorama competition.

Please note the h in the heading is referred to as b in the reference of the amendment.

Yours in Pan Music

Patrick "Stone" Johnson

 LIME Hells Gate Steel Orchestra would be obliged if the ABPA would fully explain the rationale for the proposed amendment (indicated in red) to the existing National Panorama Rules. Clearly, we are yet to be notified as to what preliminary effort was or is been made to source all local Adjudicators. Additionally, should a “genuine need” arise which necessitates the sourcing of overseas Adjudicators, LIME Hells Gate Steel Orchestra would agree to a panel comprising of seven (7) Adjudicators, with one (1) local adjudicator serving as an alternate to the local adjudicators and one (1) overseas adjudicator serving as an alternate to the other overseas adjudicator. Five (5) local qualified and reputable adjudicators sourced and agreed upon by the ABPA and the ACDC; and two (2) qualified and reputable overseas adjudicators sourced in consultation with Pan Trinbago and approved by the ABPA and the ACDC. A brief bio of ALL seven (7) selected and approved adjudicators must be submitted to the captains of ALL the participating Steel Orchestras, at least twenty (20) working days before the scheduled date of the 2013 National Panorama].

We would be obliged if the ABPA could explain the rationale for submitting the proposals to the ACDC, before the membership of the ABPA had arrived at a consensus on the proposed amendments.

            Sunday July 7th Grenada National Stadium 5.00pm

1. Suzuki Pan Wizards
This Girl is on Fire…Alicia Keys
2. Coyaba New Dimensions
That’s the way it is…Celine Dion
3. Republic bank Angel Harps
Night Shift…Commodores
4. Lime Commancheros
Ghost Riders in the Sky…Johnny Cash
5. Digicel Florida AllStars
Always on my mind …Elvis Presley
6. Grand Roy Pan Angels
I will survive…Gloria Gaynor
7. Rainbow City AllStars
I Will Survive…Gloria Gaynor
8. Pan Ossia
The morning after…Maureen McGovern
9. Calabash Pan Lovers
Wild World…Maxi Priest