The Virtual Steelpan Conference will be an interactive and innovative gathering of pannists, musicians, academics, and enthusiasts from a global network collaborating to establish and advance ideas for the enhancement and preservation of the steelpan art form. This event is PanNotation’s second conference and it will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2023 and Sunday, May 7, 2023. The Conference Committee would like to use its platform for sharing knowledge, discussing current topics, and networking with colleagues from around the world, among other ventures.
Conference Programme
The conference this year will feature over 18 presenters with various topics surrounding fields such as Music and Business, Education and Culture, as well as Technical Innovations and Artist Branding. Our featured presentation focuses on an interview-style conversation with Andre White as he talks about his journey and experiences through the world of music, whilst our featured performance will be done by Panograma’s 2022 Champion, Mathieu Borgne.
Conference Registration
All participants, including presenters, must be registered for the Virtual Conference. To be registered, participants must complete the registration form and pay the conference registration fee. The conference registration window is currently open.
All registered participants will have full access to the conference and all activities on both days. Please click the LINK to get registered.
Once registration is complete, the Zoom link and further conference details will be emailed to attendees closer to the conference. All paid registered users will have access to the conference for a limited time following the event.
| Participant | Registration Fee in TTD | Registration Fee in USD |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Participant | $200.00 | $30.00 |
| Conference Presenters | $150.00 | $23.00 |
| Student Participant | $120.00 | $18.00 |
Call for Proposals
There will be different categories of presentations at the conference. Participants are encouraged to submit a proposal for the category they are most interested in. The deadline to submit proposals is March 31, 2023.
Individual Presentations
Individual Presentations last a total of 15 minutes with a 15-minute period for question and answer at the end of the panel. There will be approximately three presentations per panel. Based on the similarity of topics, the Conference Committee will combine individual presentations to create a single panel. Individual Presentations can take the shape of a paper read, a presentation, or even a lecture. The creativity of the presentation is left to the presenter.
Organised Panels
Organised Panels last a total of 60 minutes. These panels can have 3 presenters with a 15-minute presentation each, and 15 minutes at the end for questions, answers, and discussion. Organised Panels can take the shape of presentations, roundtable discussions, or even group workshops. However, there must be time allocated for questions, answers, and discussion.
Vendor Spotlight
Steelpan companies and businesses can have an opportunity to share information about their products with conference attendees through the Vendor Spotlight. This spotlight comprises a pre-recorded message that can last up to 2 minutes and will be played at different points throughout the conference. Spots are limited.
Submit a Proposal
To submit a proposal for individual presentations, organised panels, or vendor spotlights, you must first have the following information ready: (i) full name, (ii) email address, (iii) location (city and country), (iv) type of proposal, (v) title presentation or panel, (vi) an abstract or description of your proposed topic (no more than 300 words). The deadline to submit a proposal is March 31, 2023. Click here to submit your proposal.
Conference Format
The conference will be entirely virtual. Only registered participants will be allowed access to the conference. The conference will have presentations, panel discussions, networking opportunities, and much more.
Timeline
March 31, 2023 – Deadline to submit proposals
April 7, 2023 – Applicants will be notified of proposal acceptance
April 21, 2023 – Deadline for all presenters to submit necessary information for the conference programme
May 6, 2023 – Virtual Steelpan Conference
May 7, 2023 – Virtual Steelpan Conference
Conference Communication
All important communication for the conference including links to the conference will be communicated via email. Therefore, please ensure that you sign up on PanNotation‘s site using the email address you would like to use for this communication if you haven’t already done so.
Contact Us
If you would like to contact us regarding the conference, please send an email to pannotationmusic@gmail.com or use our contact us form on our website.
Conference Committee
Click here to get to know the team behind PanNotation.
PanNotation is inviting you to submit your work for possible publication in its first journal. We strive to publish strong papers that inform its readers of various topics based on the steelpan. The papers will go through a peer-review process, which will contribute to the high-quality yet trusted library of information. Areas of topics can include: music literacy, pan education, pan manufacturing, music and pan business, musical analysis, cultural studies, historical studies, the modernization of the steelpan, etc.
Submission process
We are currently accepting abstracts for our Call for Papers. Submissions must include the following in a single document:
- Full name of the author
- Title of the paper
- An abstract with a maximum of 300 words
- A biography of the author with a maximum of 50 words
CLICK HERE to submit your abstracts. The deadline to submit abstracts is January 20, 2023.
Timeline
January 20, 2023 – Deadline to submit abstracts
January 27, 2023 – Authors will be notified of whether or not their abstracts have been accepted
March 24, 2023 – Deadline to submit the first draft of the full paper
April 14, 2023 – Feedback from the peer-review process will be provided to the authors
May 1, 2023 – Deadline to submit final versions of the paper
Authors are invited to present their papers at the 2nd annual Virtual Steelpan Conference.
Format of Papers
Papers must be submitted in Chicago Style using 12pt Times New Roman with 1-inch margins. Papers should be 3,000 to 4,500 words in length.
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Following PanNotation’s Virtual Steelpan Conference, which took place on April 30 and May 1, 2022, some attendees and presenters wished to share their contact information for the purposes of networking. See the list below (in alphabetical order of last name).
Alexica Adams
Location: Petit Valley, Trinidad and Tobago
Affiliation: The University of the West Indies
Portfolio: Steelband Director, Educator, Composer, Arranger, Pan Business Owner / Employee
Email address: alexicaadams@ymail.com
Jacqueline Andre
Location: Roseau, Dominica
Affiliation: Pan in Harmony
Portfolio: Steelband Director, Educator, Performer
Email address: jamina64@gmail.com
Yuko Asada
Location: DeKalb, Illinois, United States
Affiliation: Northern Illinois University
Portfolio: Steelband Director, Educator, Composer, Arranger, Pan Builder / Tuner
Email address: yasada1@niu.edu
Reza Baptiste
Location: Chaguanas, Trinidad and Tobago
Affiliation: Pan Trinbago
Portfolio: Steelband Director, Educator, Performer, Arranger, Pan Business Owner / Employee
Email address: rezabaptiste@yahoo.com
Mia Gormandy-Benjamin
Location: Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Affiliation: University of Trinidad and Tobago, PanNotation, Trinidad All Stars Steel Orchestra
Portfolio: Steelband Director, Educator, Performer, Pan Business Owner / Employee,
Email address: mia.gormandy@utt.edu.tt
Ted Canning
Location: Rochester, New York, USA
Affiliation: Self / Rochester Institute of Technology
Portfolio: Steelband Director, Educator, Performer
Email address: panloco@rochester.rr.com
Aidan Chamberlain
Location: St Anns, Trinidad & Tobago
Affiliation: University of Trinidad and Tobago
Portfolio: Educator, Performer, Composer / Arranger
Email address: aidcham@gmail.com
Patrice Charles
Location: Laventille, Trinidad & Tobago
Affiliation: Roadblock Steel Orchestra
Portfolio: Steelband Director, Educator, Performer, Pan Business Owner / Employee
Email address: patrice_lcharles@hotmail.com
Keon Cupid
Location: Point Fortin, Trinidad & Tobago
Affiliation: Pan Is Meh Jumbie Promotions
Portfolio: Performer, Pan Business Owner / Employee
Email address: Keoncupid@panjumbiestore.com
Stephanie R. Espie
Location: Tallahassee, FL, United States
Affiliation: Florida State University
Portfolio: Educator, Pan Researcher
Email address: sre19e@fsu.edu
Raymond Gonzalez
Location: Gurabo, Puerto Rico
Affiliation: Mannette Music Academy
Portfolio: Student
Email address: reyosli@hotmail.com
Brandon Haskett
Location: Midland, Michigan, United States
Affiliation: Saginaw Valley State University
Portfolio: Steelband Director, Educator, Performer
Email address: blhaskett@gmail.com
Denise L. J. Hernandez
Location: Arima, Trinidad & Tobago
Affiliation: Pan Trinbago Inc. T.C.
Portfolio: Educator, Performer
Email address: secretary@pantrinbago.co.tt
Ron Hughes
Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Affiliation: Infinity Steel Drums
Portfolio: Steelband Director, Educator
Email address: lowdrum@aol.com
Gerard Jackson
Location: Diego Martin, Trinidad & Tobago
Affiliation: Private
Portfolio: Photographer
Email address: GerardJacksonTT@gmail.com
Delphina James
Location: London, United Kingdom
Affiliation: Stardust Arts, Tam Bam Steel Orchestra, Pan Nation Steel Orchestra
Portfolio: Composer, Arranger, Author
Email address: panness@gmail.com
Kayleen Justus
Location: Tallahassee, Florida, USA
Affiliation: Leon High School, Kennesaw State University
Portfolio: Director of “Lion Steel” Band Program (Leon HS), Professor of World Music (KSU)
Email address: justusk@me.com
Chad Lue Choy
Location: Barataria, Trinidad and Tobago
Affiliation: Trinidad and Tobago Photographic Society
Portfolio: Photographer
Email address: chad@chadluechoy.com
Curtis Marcelle
Location: Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Affiliation: NLCB Fonclaire, HADCO Phase II Pan Groove Steel Orchestra, Holland America Line (HALCats Show Band), Panlegacy.
Portfolio: Steelband Director, Educator, Performer, Composer, Arranger
Email address: curtismarcelle@gmail.com
Anthony Mc Allister
Location: San Juan, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I.
Affiliation: EricMc@Work
Portfolio: Steelband Director, Educator, Performer, Composer / Arranger, Pan Business Owner / Employee, Author (Tips…Tricks…Theory E-books)
Email address: ericmctrini@gmail.com
Gevano Mohan
Location: Gasparillo, Trinidad and Tobago
Affiliation: Gasparillo Secondary School
Portfolio: Performer, Student
Email address: gevanomohan123@gmail.com
Oliver Molina
Location: Louisiana, United States
Affiliation: Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Portfolio: Director
Email address: molinao@nsula.edu
Lauren Molloy
Location: Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Affiliation: N/A
Portfolio: Educator, Performer
Email address: lmolloy.music@gmail.com
Patricia Munroe
Location: Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Affiliation: Contrast Steelband/ Panetiquette
Portfolio: Educator, Performer, Composer / Arranger, Pan Business Owner / Employee
Email address: Pm1104@hotmail.com
Kristin Murrell
Location: Chaguanas, Trinidad and Tobago
Affiliation: N/A
Portfolio: Pantrepreneur
Email address: mkristinc@gmail.com
Camille Nakhid
Location: Aotearoa, New Zealand
Affiliation: Caribbeanz Southern Stars Steelband
Portfolio: Pan Player
Email address: cean60@outlook.com
Peter Poon Chong
Location: Trinidad and Tobago
Affiliation: N/A
Portfolio: Researcher
Email address: peterpoonchong@gmail.com
Mark Quamina
Location: Barataria, Trinidad and Tobago
Affiliation: National Steel Symphony Orchestra of Trinidad and Tobago
Portfolio: Performer
Email address: Markquamina@gmail.com
Joshua R Quillen
Location: New York, New York, United States
Affiliation: New York University, Princeton
Portfolio: Director
Email address: josh@sopercussion.com
Jean Raabe
Location: Bloomingdale, Michigan, United States
Affiliation: The University of the West Indies
Portfolio: Music Therapist
Email address: occasions@yahoo.com
Bickley Rivera
Location: Land O Lakes, United States
Affiliation: Tropic Heat Music
Portfolio: Performer
Email address: bickleyart@aol.com
Cameron Roberts
Location: San Fernando, Trinidad & Tobago
Affiliation: N/A
Portfolio: Performer, Student
Email address: robertscameron200316@gmail.com
Sterling C Sample
Location: Aurora, United States
Affiliation: Steelpantutor and Steelbandtutor Sofware for Steelband
Portfolio: Educator, Performer, Software Developer
Email address: sterling696@gmail.com
Deb Sisson
Location: Duns Creek, Australia
Affiliation: Panz Inc
Portfolio: Educator, Performer, Composer, Arranger
Email address: zebrakeyz@gmail.com
Jason Sivert
Location: Wheeling, West Virginia, United States
Affiliation: Queen Shirley Foundation, West Liberty University, John Marshall High School
Portfolio: Educator, Performer, Composer, Arranger
Email address: sivertjd@appstate.edu
Patricia Thomas
Location: Australia
Affiliation: PANZ – The Steelpan Assoc. of Australia and New Zealand
Portfolio: Asst Secretary
Email address: info.panzinc@gmail.com
Sachelle Thomas
Location: Trinidad and Tobago
Affiliation: N/A
Portfolio: Educator, Performer, Composer, Arranger
Email address: sachellethomas98@gmail.com
Adam Walters
Location: United Kingdom
Affiliation: University of Trinidad and Tobago
Portfolio: Composer, Educator
Email address: adzhuh@hotmail.com
Chuma Watson
Location: Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Affiliation: Creative Art Sector Group of Companies
Portfolio: Steelband Director, Educator, Performer, Composer, Arranger, Pan Business Owner / Employee, Student
Email address: chumawatson@gmail.com
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