Brooklyn, New York, USA - These are bands participating in the 2024 New York Panorama, tunes being played, arrangers, captains and more.
The order in which the bands will compete is shown below, as all contenders go up against title defender Metro Steel Orchestra which is returning with champion arranger Terrance “BJ” Marcelle.
Steel Sensation is first of the eight steel orchestras up on stage, to perform Tristan Japsi’s arrangement of How Ah Livin’ by “Farmer Nappy.”The competition is on Saturday August 31 on the grounds of the Brooklyn Museum on Eastern Parkway . Showtime is advertised as 7:00 p.m.
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2024 New York Panorama - Quick Chart & Order of Appearance |
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| Play order | Band / # of Players |
Selection/ Performer |
Arranger, Tuner, et al |
| #1 |
Steel
Sensation
85 |
How Ah Livin’ (“Farmer Nappy”) |
Arranger: Tristan Japsi Tuners:  Desmond “Mappo” Richardson &  Augustus Peters Captain:  Marc Brooks Manager & Drummer:  Ian Japsi Drummer 2:  Dimitri Lall Driller:  Martin Cain |
| #2 |
Pan
In Motion
100 |
DNA (Mical Teja) |
Arranger: Dr. Kendall K. Williams Tuner:  Kyle Dunleavy Captain & Driller:  Charles “Jerry” Guy Drummer:  Gerion Williams Driller:  Joshua Quillen |
| #3 |
Despers USA Steel Orchestra
|
DNA (Mical Teja) |
Arranger: Odie Franklin Tuner:  Roland Harrigin Captain:  Kern Simon Drummers:  Ancil Wellz &  Rashid Bacchus Driller:  Ben Jackson |
| #4 |
Philadelphia (Philly) Pan Stars Steel
Orchestra
|
Inventor (Olatunji) |
Arranger: Roger Greenidge Tuner:  William “Billy” Sheeder Manager & Drummer:  Rondell Pompey Drummer 2:  Jeremy Caesar Driller:  Kristian Paradis |
| #5 |
D’Radoes Steel Orchestra
90 |
Inventor (Olatunji) |
Arranger: Carlton “Zanda” Alexander Tuners:  Learie Harrigin & Roland Harrigin Captain:  Junior “Mann” Samuel Drummer: Keith “KJ” Marcelle Drillers:  Nathanael “Crix” Flemming &  Patrick Davis |
| #6 |
Metro Steel Orchestra
100 |
Lorraine (“Explainer”) |
Arranger: Terrance “BJ” Marcelle Tuner: Desmond “Mappo” Richardson Captain & Leader Anthony “Big Tony” Joseph Co-Captain:  Brenton Joseph Drummers: Joel John & Dejean Cain Driller:  Dane Gulston |
| #7 |
Harmony Music Makers
|
Inventor (Olatunji) |
Arranger: Michael Joseph Tuner: Anthony Ayoung Captain: Jeremy Morris Drummer: Kerry Greaves aka “DJ Kess” |
| #8 |
Pan
Evolution Steel Orchestra
100 |
DNA (Mical Teja) |
Arranger: Andre White Tuner: Jason Holder Captain & Founder:  Wayne Bernard Drummer:  Denzel Headley Drillers:  Brandon Waldrop &  Kerneil Wells |
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