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Pan has been gaining popularity for many years now and is starting to make its way into new facets of music beyond Soca and Calypso. In January 2004, Kyle Cox took part in making a Pan for country music star, Kenny Chesney and most recently (May 07) he made five Soprano pans for the band 311. Next to Robbie Greenidge playing pan for Jimmy Buffett, Chesney and 311 might be the most well-known mainstream entertainers to use steel pans thus far. Though Chesney and 311 might be recognized as embracing Pan, there are many many more individuals out there that have been using it as a medium of expression for decades. If it wasn't for the perseverance and creative soul of Trinidad and Tobago the world would have missed out on these instruments we enjoy today as well as new Pan instruments of the future. We can all make a difference in how this art form is seen thoughout the world. For those of you who occasionally or continually play in front of audiences, please be willing to tell people about Pan and where it came from. Knowledge multiplies, so spread it!
Pan is also making its way into school music programs, Elementary thru Collegiate, world wide. The continued integration into school music programs will have a profound affect on this art form's future. Soon, the steel pan will be as recognized as the trumpet, saxophone, clarinet, violin, etc., and the steel band itself will move from being seen as a novelty group to being recognized as a legitimate performing ensemble. Steel bands can thrive financially by doing public performances that can not only benefit the band itself, but can also benefit the rest of the school's music program. Some schools charge admission for their steel band concerts due to a higher audience population because Pan is known to bring in the masses. The one thing we have NOT seen is people not enjoying themselves while being in the presence of these awesome instruments. The benefits seem limitless!
The name Pantheon is quickly becoming synonymous with quality, innovation, friendly service and leadership within the Pan community. We can't wait to get to know YOU!
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