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(Y)P.A.N.: Young (P)annists (A)nd (N)ation-building - A Youth-based Steelpan Cultural Exposition
THEME: Appreciating the National Instrument!
Event Details
Date: Thursday September 19, 2024
Venue: The ‘Track’ of the Queen’s Park Savannah, Port of Spain
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
No. of performing school and community steel ensembles: 09
Type: Entertainment & Competition
Rationale
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A medium through which we who possess the wherewithal could showcase the dexterity and ability of our nation’s youth on our country’s national instrument and thereby generate wider interest in its mastery among the young audience
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A platform of additional exposure for both the national instrument and its use in the execution of different genres of music; as well as the overwhelmingly positive and exuberant effect it has on our youth population
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The opportunity for building self-confidence in the participants; and too, showcasing the myriad of opportunities for self-advancement on the national instrument
Description
Join us in celebrating the vibrant talent of our nation's youth as they master the steelpan, our cherished national instrument. This event is designed to ignite a passion for the steelpan among the younger generation, showcasing its versatility across various music genres. By participating, young musicians will have the opportunity to build confidence, develop their skills, and explore new avenues for personal and professional growth. Let's come together to support and inspire the future of steelpan music, fostering a rich cultural heritage and empowering our youth.
Performing Youth Steel Ensembles:
En ToTo Youth Steel Ensemble
Song: DNA
Composer/Artiste: MicalTeja
Bishop East & Trinity East (BATCE)
Song: Jahaji Bhai
Composer/Artiste: Brother Marvin
Invaders Youth Steel Orchestra
Song: Nah Leavin'
Composer/Artiste: Denyse Plumber
Bishop Anstey Girls' High
Song: Sugar Islands
Composer/Artiste: Carl Jacobs & Roger George
St. Francois Girls' College
Song: We Can Make It
Composer/Artiste: Black Stalin
San Juan North Secondary
Song: Trini
Composer/Artiste: Benjai
bp Regegades Youth Steel Orchestra
Song: Ganges Meets The Nile
Composer/Artiste: David Rudder
Fatima College
Song: Trini To The Bone
Composer/Artiste: David Rudder
East Mucurapo Secondary
Song: God Bless Our Nation
Composer/Artiste: Patrick Castagne
Additional Details
EXECUTION (Entertainment):
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Students are to be seated by 8:45 a.m.
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Official Welcome/Remarks - 9:15 a.m.
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Official Start (entertainment) - 9:30 a.m.
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Official End (entertainment) - 2:30 p.m.
EXECUTION (Competitions):
Competitions:
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Flag-Waving Competition: Open to performing bands ONLY, this exciting competition will be adjudicated by a panel of experts in the related field! Attendees will witness the vibrant display of national pride and synchronized flag-waving as our young performers add a visual flair to their musical presentations.
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Best Promotional Video: This category is open to non-performing schools, ONLY! Participants are encouraged to produce a ‘creative promotional video’ capturing moments of freedom, abandonment, confidence, camaraderie, and joy among players and the general audience. The maximum number of students per school is five (5). Submission deadline is Wednesday, September 25, 2024.
PRIZE DISTRIBUTION:
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Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 placements in EACH of the two (2) categories
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Winners in BOTH categories will be announced on October 01, 2024.
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Prizes will be awarded on Tuesday October 08, 2024 (more info will be shared, accordingly).
