Republic Bank Mashramani Panorama Steel Pan Competition 2016

The Republic Bank Mashramani Steel Band Competition 2016 showcased two days of keenly contested competitions.

On Thursday, February 25, 2016 at the Theatre Guild Playhouse, participants of the following minor categories competed:

• Junior Solo
• Senior Solo
• Pan Duet
• Pan Jazz

Meanwhile, on Sunday, February 28, 2016, the competition for Youth Bands and Large Bands followed at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall.

Sponsored by the Bank for the eight consecutive year, this competition continues the Bank’s quest for the sustained development of the nation’s Steel Pan art form done annually in two areas; the Republic Bank Mashramani Panorama Steel Band Competition and the RightStart Pan Minors Music Literacy Programme.

These two sponsored events form part of the Bank’s ‘Power to Make a Difference’ initiative.

The results of the competition are as follows:
Junior Solo
1st Place – Hanani Ben Lewi
2nd Place – Detroy Dey
3rd Place – Reon Miller

Senior Solo
1st Place – Jovanka Williams
2nd Place – Ray Sparman
3rd Place – Steven Cameron

Pan Duet
1st Place – Jovanka Williams & Javier Marks
2nd Place – Clayton Daniels & Tareque Mentore
3rd Place – Ray Sparman & Brian Jordan

Pan Jazz
1st Place – Fantastic Six B
2nd Place – Buxton Pride Steel Orchestra
3rd Place – Kunjaz Ensemble

Small Youth Band
1st Place – Dolphin Secondary
2nd Place –Lodge Secondary
3rd Place – St. Rose’s High

Large Youth Band
1st Place – North Ruimveldt Multilateral
2nd Place –Buxton Pride Steel Orchestra
3rd Place – The Bishops’ High School

Large Band
1st Place – Parkside Academy
2nd Place – Department of Culture, Youth & Sport
3rd Place – Guyana Police Force