The steelpan, beyond its growing popularity and prominence in Trinidad and Tobago, has gained visibility and reputation around the world. During the steelpan's early years, live performances and recordings were the primary modes of dissemination. Now, through the internet, pan as a phenomenon has been revolutionized and its music and culture are now transforming in countries that have been remote from its origin. The Virtual Steelband is an opportunity for pannists around the world to participate together in one steelband that spans the globe virtually.
Pastiche Steel Ensemble is hosting and producing the Virtual Steelband. The idea was brought to the ensemble by one of its past members Mia Gormandy after viewing Eric Whitacre's "Virtual Choir." Other Pastiche members including Yuko Asada, Abe Breiling, and Scott McConnell latched on to the idea, and they all later formed a committee to produce the Virtual Steelband. The Virtual Steelband Committee and Pastiche Steel by extension hopes to bring the steelband world together through this venture. This process will bring awareness to the number of steelpannists existing in different countries around the world and will promote future collaborations. This opportunity can promote Trinidad and Tobago's culture and possibly attract more people to the steelpan world.
Virtual Steelband II will be launched again in September 2016 and Pastiche Steel Ensemble looks forward to having more pan players from more countries around the world involved in the second round.
For more information, visit our virtual steelband website: www.virtualsteelband.com
Pastiche Steel Ensemble is hosting and producing the Virtual Steelband. The idea was brought to the ensemble by one of its past members Mia Gormandy after viewing Eric Whitacre's "Virtual Choir." Other Pastiche members including Yuko Asada, Abe Breiling, and Scott McConnell latched on to the idea, and they all later formed a committee to produce the Virtual Steelband. The Virtual Steelband Committee and Pastiche Steel by extension hopes to bring the steelband world together through this venture. This process will bring awareness to the number of steelpannists existing in different countries around the world and will promote future collaborations. This opportunity can promote Trinidad and Tobago's culture and possibly attract more people to the steelpan world.
Virtual Steelband II will be launched again in September 2016 and Pastiche Steel Ensemble looks forward to having more pan players from more countries around the world involved in the second round.
For more information, visit our virtual steelband website: www.virtualsteelband.com
