Schools, large bands and other steel pan groups are gearing up for the Annual Republic Bank Pan-O-Rama Steel Pan Competition on February 25 and 28 as part of this year’s Mashramani events.
In keeping with jubilee celebrations under the theme ‘Celebration of Diversity, Unity and Sovereignty,’ school bands have been asked to arrange pieces by a Guyanese composer and interpret the songs in their own style.
According to Andrew Tyndall, coordinator of the Music School, this year’s competition will see some 14 school bands participating. North Ruimveldt, Queen’s College, President’s College, West Demerara Secondary, St Rose’s High, the Bishops’ High and
