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  Peter Gray March 26, 2014 at 7:47pm

  Never mind the dictionary, Glenroy ... ah talkin about we head space, in particular the apparent need for validation from outside ["steelpan" instead of steeldrum, steel orchestra instead of steelband, etc.]

  At least "foundation" brings to mind some  sort of broader (perhaps self help) association in the  context of pan.  A foundation generally is thought of as trying  to build something.

  Peter
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  Glenroy R Joseph March 26, 2014 at 2:06pm

  Nothing wrong with that, Peter. Yuh know how we pan people like fancy names :).

  According to the dictionary, an ensemble is a synonym for a band or a group of musicians playing together.

  And after all, the name does connote certain images, which the band may want to project.

  And BTW, my home town band Southern Marines is now a Foundation!

  Fancy that!!
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  Peter Gray March 26, 2014 at 1:10pm

  Can anyone offer a reason, or reasons, that a steelband should rather call itself an ensemble?  Does that word have a connotation of superiority?  Mimicry?

  And, as a former conductor myself, can I also ask when it became fashionable to conduct a pan side playing calypso?  Is that just mimicry?

  Thanks,  Peter
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  Raphael O'Neal March 25, 2014 at 4:32pm

  MY TRINIDAD...OH TRINIDAD...WE CAH GO ON LIKE THIS....
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  Andre April 16, 2012 at 10:14pm

  After two years I am seeing this for the first time!! I am the guy in blue, on the right, on the double seconds!! Good times. Brings Back memories!!!
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  Rum-Pan April 16, 2012 at 4:22pm

  Great Sound.Good Work!
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  James Leyden November 21, 2011 at 3:09pm

  I just wish that when a group is performing and is to be recorded that SOMEONE would be engaged to

  properly mic the group so that a decent balance could be achieved. The performers deserve this.

  Jimmy Leyden

  Calliope's Children
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  JIm Royle April 25, 2010 at 1:58pm

  I have this chart, it is wonderful!!!!! 8-)