Scotia marks 40 years of cultural involvement

Recently, Scotiabank .Foundation disbursed funds to Brimblers, Golden Hands Steel Orchestra, La Creole Pan Groove, Melodians Steel Orchestra, Merry Tones Steel Orchestra, Platinum Steel Orchestra, Potential Symphony Steel Orchestra, Star Sapphire Steel Orchestra, St.

James Tripolians Steel Orchestra, Trinidad Nostalgic and West Stars Steel Orchestra.

Golden Hands Steel Orchestra, whose membership consists of young players, all under the age of 25, is one such band. “The Golden Hands journey, in 2017, has been made all the more exciting by the input of Scotiabank.

This connection is based on our mutual desire to hone the innate potential of the young musicians of our beloved T&T. We certainly appreciate Scotiabank’s valuable contribution to our participation in the greatest Steelpan Show on earth- PANORAMA” stated Franka Hills - Headley, Band Founder.

Peter Ghany – a Director, on the Scotiabank Foundation emphasised the commitment to not only the culture of Trinidad and Tobago, but also the youth.

“In supporting the rich culture of our twin island state and the progression of our beloved national instrument, we are also helping our young people to become better off, instilling in them a passion for the steelpan providing them with positive opportunities.

It is about the passing on from generation to generation the unique knowledge and skill of pan playing, tuning and arranging