Brooklyn, New York, USA - It was a historic night for Pan Evolution Steel Orchestra in the 2026 New York Panorama held at the car park at the back of the Brooklyn Museum. A beautiful Saturday evening into early Sunday morning favored yet another win for the eleven-year-old music organization. Now the New York Panorama title and trophy in 2024, 2025 and 2026 are officially - make that ‘respectfully’ theirs! Three championships in a row, this group is on fire!
Pan Evolution Steel Orchestra on stage with arranger André
White (center) and artists “Full Blown” for New York
Panorama 2026
(image: screen
grab -
@Iamlivingmylife)
Also called ‘PESO,’ Pan Evolution’s presentation of André White’s arrangement of their tune of choice Respectfully Yours, was enhanced when the tune’s artists, “Full Blown” made a cameo appearance on stage, wowing the crowd. An awesome night for a New York-original that is simply growing from strength to strength.
Philadelphia (Philly) Pan Stars Steel Orchestra placed second for the second year running, with Roger Greenidge’s arrangement of the most popular tune in the competition, Cyah Behave. The band paid visual homage to the recent passing of Roger’s brother, Robert Greenidge. Five of the nine bands went with the same song to the New York Panorama competition. The results for the top three spots were nearly identical to last year, with D’Radoes Steel Orchestra coming in third once more (2025 was a tie).
Judges for the competition were Wade Robinson, Roger Sardinah, Dr. Judith DeFour-Howard, Dr. Kenrik J. Noel, Martin Albino, with Ezra Joseph designated head judge.
The campaign for People’s Choice was tight, with Pan in Motion just edging out PanAlley in votes for first place - by point one of a percent - 33.1% and 33%.
Following are the results as announced ‘live’ after the competition:
2026 New York Panorama Results |
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| Placing / Score/ Played at |
Band / # of Players |
Selection/ Performer |
Arranger, Tuner, et al |
|
1st 279 ** (#6) |
Pan
Evolution Steel Orchestra
95 |
Respectfully Yours “Full Blown” |
Arranger: André White Tuner:  Jason Holder Captain & Founder:  Wayne Bernard Vice-Captain: Brian Joseph Drillers:  Brandon Waldrop &  Kerneil Wells Drummer:  Denzel Headley |
|
2nd 274 ** (#9) |
Philadelphia (Philly) Pan Stars Steel
Orchestra
97
|
Cyah Behave (Aaron “Voice” St. Louis) |
Arranger: Roger Greenidge Tuner:  William “Billy” Sheeder Manager/ Captain/ Drummer:  Rondell Pompey Drummer 2:  Jeremy Caesar Driller:  Kristian Paradis |
|
3rd 273 ** (#4) |
D’Radoes Steel Orchestra
85 |
Cyah Behave (Aaron “Voice” St. Louis) |
Arranger: Terrance “BJ” Marcelle Tuner:  Roland Harrigin Co-Captains:  Victoria Samuel & Isaiah Barrington Driller:  Patrick Davis Drummers: Zephaniah Hodge &  Joaquinn Headley Manager:  Junior “Mann” Samuel |
|
4th 272 ** (#5) |
Metro Steel Orchestra
65 |
Sweet Soca Man (“Baron”) |
Arranger: Vanessa Headley-Brewster Leader  Anthony “Big Tony” Joseph Tuner: Juma Simmons Drummer:  Daron “Synco” Roberts |
|
5th 271 ** (#8) |
Despers USA Steel Orchestra
82
|
Cyah Behave (Aaron “Voice” St. Louis) |
Arranger: Odie Franklin Tuner: Roland Harrigin Co-Captains:  Malique Charles &  Bria Blake Drummers:  Ancil Wellz & Leason Jacobs Leader:  Kamau Hutchinson |
|
5th 271 ** (#3) |
PanAlley Steel Orchestra
90 |
Cyah Behave (Aaron “Voice” St. Louis) |
Arranger: Marc Brooks Tuner: Jason Holder Captain & Founder:  Travis Roberts Driller:  Tyeesha Alexander Drummer:  Terrel Moore |
|
7th 261 ** (#7) |
Steel
Sensation
60 |
Wedding Band (Ms. Walker) (“Coutain” & “Tano”) |
Arranger: Tristan Japsi Tuners:  Augustus “Gussy” Peters &  Desmond “Mappo” Richardson Co-Captains:  JGabriel Bruce & Brianna Morris Drummer:  Dimitri Lall Manager  Ian Japsi |
|
8th 259 ** (#1) |
Pan
In Motion
72 |
Cyah Behave (Aaron “Voice” St. Louis) |
Arranger: Dr. Kendall K. Williams Tuner: Jason Holder Captain:  Markus Garceran Vice-Captain:  Warren Webster Driller:  Charles “Jerry” Guy Drummers:  Gerion Williams &  Wilfred “Junior” Kieal |
|
9th 248 ** (#2) |
Harmony Music Makers
35
|
Rebecca (“Blue Boy”) |
Arranger: Winston Theobald Tuner: Roland Harrigin Captain: Jeremy Morris Manager:  Michael Joseph |
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