tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195881432024-03-04T22:05:53.571-08:00PanWest - Caribbean Steelpan Music CenterNorthern California's steel drum pan news magazine.Harry Besthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03791712285317626565noreply@blogger.comBlogger223125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19588143.post-32170311190094155942017-06-19T12:27:00.001-07:002017-06-19T12:33:55.750-07:00Another great article on Pan!<br />
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Call 510 222 1123 for info on Bay Area steel drum classes or drop in Mondays 6pm for free introductory class at 10855 San Pablo Ave El Cerrito CA 94530.Harry Besthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03791712285317626565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19588143.post-72505213071176966722015-12-31T12:33:00.000-08:002015-12-31T12:34:22.769-08:00Steel drum classes for Winter 2016<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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The San Rafael classes scheduled to begin Tuesday January 5, 2016
have been cancelled since we did not have enough registrants. We will try again
in the spring. Meanwhile we will be having an Intermediate class in El Cerrito
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Free introductory steel drum class is continuing on Mondays
6-7pm. Joel and Wendy have the 7-8pm slot on Mondays. Linda has the 7-8pm slot
on Tuesdays. Intermediates are 8-9pm on Tuesdays. Other individual classes will
be scheduled based on availability. A new Kids steel drum class will begin at
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I am launching a new Pandamentals class for Saturdays 11am.,
starting Jan. 16. This is a 12-week class that focuses strictly on vocabulary
and will be very intense. You will be given a new piece of vocabulary every
week and you will be expected to take it through all 12 keys at 60bpm. The goal
is to eventually play all 12 pieces of vocabulary in all 12 keys in eighth-notes
at 60bpm. At the end of the course, presuming you complete and master the
exercises, you should be well equipped to improvise on any tune or progression.
It’s $20 per class but just $150 (a $90 savings) if you pay for all 12 classes
in advance. No refunds because I want you to see it through once you commit.
But it’s going to be rigorous!</div>
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Let’s make it a Pan-filled year!</div>
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10855 San Pablo Ave El Cerrito CA 94530 </div>
Harry Besthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03791712285317626565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19588143.post-24798224131833654662014-10-22T01:36:00.000-07:002015-12-31T12:34:52.389-08:00What it takes to be a top notch pan player<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This video of Master Pannist Duvone Stewart was shot 3 years ago when he visited the Bay Area. At the time, I was dieing to have a one-on-one with him; to pick his brains and perhaps get some nuggets that would improve my playing. Finally, I got my one-on-one during a car ride to a gig that I had invited him to sit-in on.<br />
When I broached the subject of improvisation, Duvone's response was brief. He said: "Dis improvising ting is about how much you know, and how well you know your pan." And the lesson ended there.<br />
After years of music classes, books and private lessons from musicians, I still wasn't happy with my playing. I mastered every exercise and etude but still struggled to incorporate them in my playing. It seemed there was something fundamental they were taking for granted that I knew, and proceeded to instruct me from that hidden premise. Well, I didn't know 'It'. And all the information I was given was stacked like a house of bricks on a false foundation. <br />
Then one day while browsing the internet, I ran across JG, my first music teacher from 30 years ago. I looked him up and after our reconnaisance we got to talking about music. He wanted to know where I was. I told him about my frustrations, and after a few questions he said to me: "You know, improvisation is spontaneous composition. It all depends on two things: Theory and Technique." He was telling me in different words, exactly what Duvone had said to me in his brief lesson.<br />
So I checked myself. With music Theory, I wasn't too bad. I had picked up a lot of information over the years in classes, lessons, workshops and books. Now Technique...aaah, how could I evaluate the level of my technique?<br />
It turns out I never really had a systematic approach to developing technique on my pan. That's exactly where I was stymied. I took one lesson from JG again and he presented me with his approach to developing technique on any melodic instrument.<br />
Today, I'm not wowing the world like Duvone in this video above, but I can tell you, I know my pan better than I ever did and I'm a lot happier with my playing as it truly reflects my level of knowledge of Theory and Technique on my pan.<br />
If you're curious, come join our Pandamentals class at PanWest, Saturday mornings 10-11am. We are still at 10855 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito CA 94530.Harry Besthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03791712285317626565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19588143.post-84516735639663705952014-09-02T17:02:00.003-07:002014-09-02T17:02:53.613-07:00Fall 2014 Steelpan Classes in session<div>
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OK Everyone:</div>
I am back from vacation. Sorry
I was out of contact, but that's what vacations are supposed to be
like. I will try to address everyone's needs and requests hopefully
before the Solano Stroll. </div>
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<li>We are still at our same location 10855 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito,
at least until the end of the year, although our space is reduced. </li>
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<li> Intermediates will resume on Wednesday Sept. 10, 8am. </li>
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<li>Pandamentals on
Saturdays, won't get going until October. I am really excited about this
space as I have a whole new approach and organized technique that is
sure to improve your playing.</li>
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I am still working on resuming the Kids class as I have a a lot more requests from other parents.</li>
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<li>Tuesday evening classes in San Rafael resumes Sept. 16</li>
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, 6-8pm at the San Rafael Community Center on B Street.</div>
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<li>Our Thursday night Panjazz sessions also resume Sept. 11, 7pm.</li>
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Call me or email me with questions or concerns.</div>
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Thanks</div>
Harry<br />
<a href="tel:510%20222%201123" target="_blank" value="+15102221123">510 222 1123</a>Harry Besthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03791712285317626565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19588143.post-66666898327991428582014-03-21T02:54:00.000-07:002014-03-21T02:54:05.207-07:00We are springing into action! Join the steel drum fun!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's been a while since we posted but we are alive and actively promoting our steel drum classes and programs. Here's what's happening: <br />
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<li>Mondays 4-5pm we have a kids class for ages 10-16. The kids are enjoying playing the latest pop and Caribbean tunes on steel drums, such as Miley Cyrus' "Wrecking Ball" and Daft Punk's "Get Lucky". Classes are held at the PanWest Center 10855 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito 94530. At 7pm we have free introductory classes for anyone interested.</li>
<li>Tuesdays 6-8pm we have Intermediate and Beginning steel drum classes respectively, in San Rafael. Here we've been in a Brazilian groove these past weeks with tunes like "Brazil", "Black Orpheus", and "Samba de Orfeo". For more information on these classes, call Harry Best at 510 222 1123.</li>
<li>Wednesdays 8-9pm we are back at the Panwest Center in El Cerrito with another Intermediate class focusing on some of the same tunes. </li>
<li>We just recently launched a Thursday night class at 7pm for professional musicians on other instruments who are interested in exploring steel drums. This class has been a real blast and is growing fast. </li>
<li>Saturday mornings 10-11am, we have Pandamentals, fundamental drills for those wanting to get a more in depth understanding of the steel drum apart from just learning tunes.</li>
<li>Friday night jams will be returning soon with appearances by local steel drum professionals and students of PanWest. Keep your eye on this blog for dates.</li>
<li>Also, we plan to have some Pan in the Park picnics open to all students, their friends and family members, as well as the general public.</li>
<li>Even with all he great activities we regret to announce that our landlord at Panwest plans to sell the building in El Cerrito so we may be moving soon. We'll keep you posted.</li>
<li>Now is the time to get in and join the fun! Call Harry Best with any questions, at 510 222 1123.</li>
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Harry Besthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03791712285317626565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19588143.post-29294795613601188612012-12-20T22:02:00.002-08:002012-12-20T22:02:26.964-08:00The Steelpan Documentary 2010<iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/5vr2-l2VKzw" width="420"></iframe>Harry Besthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03791712285317626565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19588143.post-84086551754537802072012-12-13T19:02:00.002-08:002012-12-13T19:02:45.840-08:00Musicians needed for Advanced steel drum class<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We're looking for 5 capable musicians to join our steel drum group in the eastbay. Requires discipline and a willingness to learn. Helps if you read music but not essential. Call Harry at PanWest Caribbean Steelpan Music Center in El Cerrito: 510 222 1123.Harry Besthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03791712285317626565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19588143.post-61273233652495248182012-12-13T18:48:00.003-08:002012-12-13T18:48:44.020-08:00PanWest featured in Contra Costa Times<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Harry Besthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03791712285317626565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19588143.post-13243195563456705912012-12-13T18:37:00.001-08:002012-12-13T18:45:24.833-08:00New Digital Pan Sounds available for panKAT<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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New digital pan sound samples are now available for the panKAT. See link below:<br />
<a href="http://www.alternatemode.com/soundlibraries/indigisounds.shtml">http://www.alternatemode.com/soundlibraries/indigisounds.shtml </a>Harry Besthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03791712285317626565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19588143.post-57590370022022610882012-12-13T18:28:00.003-08:002012-12-13T18:29:22.456-08:00Holiday Pan Jam!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Harry Best and friends will host a special holiday pan concert this Saturday, Dec. 15, 8pm at Soccer4, 2101 Telegraph Ave, Oakland. Come enjoy the holidays with some warm Caribbean steelpan sounds. Admission is free! Harry will have his newly released CD on sale. Also available on Amazon.com, Cdbaby.com and kakesa.com. Call 510 222 1123 for more info.Harry Besthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03791712285317626565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19588143.post-74609849281263056882012-12-13T18:23:00.000-08:002012-12-13T18:23:08.938-08:00Free Beginners Pan Classes Every Monday night<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We are now offering FREE beginners pan classes every Monday night at 7pm. Just drop in. Our address is 10855 San Pablo Ave. in El Cerrito 94530.Harry Besthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03791712285317626565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19588143.post-66970460636059469592012-12-13T18:19:00.000-08:002012-12-13T18:19:09.338-08:00Steelpan Package for sale<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Former student is selling her pan, case, stand and music stand at a bargain price. Call Harry if you're interested 510 222 1123.<br />
<br />Harry Besthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03791712285317626565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19588143.post-31720078390641870242012-08-22T22:13:00.000-07:002012-08-22T22:13:18.509-07:00Friday Night Pan Lime!<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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Come play a tune, listen or just hang out, 8-12midnite. Bring
a friend. Beverages on sale. PanWest 10855 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito CA 94530.</div>
Harry Besthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03791712285317626565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19588143.post-23157751055481537962012-08-22T21:40:00.001-07:002012-08-22T22:13:46.665-07:00PanWest to showcase students at Solano Stroll<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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PanWest students from San Rafael will showcase their talents at the 38th Annual Solano Avenue Stroll, "Step into the future", Sunday, September 9 between 11am and 1pm. Among those performing will be Glenn Bowland, Linda Fox, Albert DeLima, Maureen Delema, Megan Black, Louise Yost and Margie Wade. The students' set will be followed by Shabang Steel Drum Trio featuring Harry Best, Dexter Bruce and Ed McCarver.<br />
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Since 1974, The merchants,
restaurants, and professionals, as well as the twin cities of Albany
and Berkeley CA, have hosted the <a class="ml-smartlink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solano_Avenue" target="_self">Solano Avenue</a> Stroll, the east bay's
largest street festival! The Solano Avenue Merchants Association
invites you to come and see what makes Solano Avenue such a wonderful
place.</div>
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Over five hundred vendors,
non-profit organizations, food booths and entertainers!</div>
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Participants and the event
guests visit from everywhere throughout California; as well as
neighboring states from Nevada to Maine.</div>
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The fun begins at 10 am with
the opening of Solano Avenue businesses and Stroll booths and the
kick-off is the theme parade with about 100 groups.</div>
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After the parade, you can
visit one of 50 entertainers, 50 food booths, 150 juried arts and
crafters, state of the art mechanical rides, and 150 community
non-profit and government organizations, not to mention the unique and
popular professional services, restaurants, and shops already here on
Solano Avenue.</div>
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You will hear the best in
local music, dance and other performances and absolutely stunning
costumes from all over the globe!</div>
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This is a family event! A special area set aside just for kids offers giant slides,
carnival games, clowns, jugglers, stilt walkers, face painters,
magicians, and maybe even wizards and elves -- come and see
for yourselves...</div>
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Come join us for an
afternoon in the sun.</div>
Harry Besthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03791712285317626565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19588143.post-41450193809282696292012-08-20T11:35:00.001-07:002012-08-20T11:35:28.808-07:00Duvone Stewart Workshop slated for Sept. 1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Workshop with Duvone Stewart is set for Saturday September 1, 10am-3pm,
at PanWest CSMC 10855 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito CA 94530. Come and
sharpen your improvisational skills and learn how Duvone rips it up on
the pan. Call 510 222 1123 for more information.</span></span></div>
Harry Besthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03791712285317626565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19588143.post-70577038251658993302012-08-20T11:12:00.000-07:002012-08-20T11:18:23.190-07:00Help Needed, Save on Registration-Tuition Fees!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Do you have any skills in the following areas? You can save on registration and tuition fees by trading your services at PanWest:<br />
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<li>e-commerce</li>
<li>publicity/PR</li>
<li>booking and managment</li>
<li>steelpan mallet crafting </li>
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We wish to express thanks, first and foremost to God, the I Am presence whose activity we acknowledge in all things and everyone; to<br />
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<li>the Best family, especially my wife Romaine, our mothers, my sons, my brother and his family,
the whole Best clan.; </li>
<li>Claude Gonzalez for landing the building for us and for the numberless conversations on
pan.</li>
<li>Duvone Stewart for his special appearance and for lighting up the crowd.</li>
<li>fellow musicians and students at the different community centers.</li>
<li>everyone who turned up to celebrate the Grand Opening and those who intend to join us in activities</li>
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All of us who play a pan recognize that we enjoy a truly unique instrument
and art form gifted to us through the struggles of the people of Trinidad and
Tobago.<br />
We feel a sense of fraternity with all others who play the instrument,
regardless of what level of proficiency.<br />
At PanWest, we feel pan is an instrument not just of music but also community. We
truly believe that is the purpose of it's emergence. And if you take the time to
track it's evolution you will see that everywhere a pan program exists you have
the nucleus of a community.<br />
We also believe that music and the arts is where the answer to our societal woes
lies. Because everyone is a creator whether in music or another art form. It's this belief that inspires our mission statement here in this venture:<br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 10.0pt;">PanWest is dedicated to
enlightening people to their own musical potential. At PanWest we see everyone
as a musician whether or not they have ever played a steel drum/pan. We
recognize that in each of us is a creative spirit with a unique voice. We
believe that for the sake of health that voice needs to be expressed. When that
voice is a steel drum/pan, we provide products and support that help that voice
come forth.</span></i><br />
<i><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 10.0pt;">We are about more than
teaching steel drum/pan music</span></b><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 10.0pt;">. We are about the healing power of music to meet human
need for joy. That's why we encourage and support efforts of individuals and
groups who work to bring steel drum/pan music to their community. It is our
goal to use our mental, physical, and spiritual resources to enrich the lives
of our students, teachers, and supporters through steel drum/pan music. </span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 10.0pt;">In this
way we hope to enlighten you to your own wonderful musical potential and by
doing so add harmony to this world.</span></i></div>
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We invite you to come join our musical community and enjoy a most unique art
form that validates you as the creator you are. Bring your children and family
members. Make it a family activity. We promise you will gain more benefits and
improve the quality of life for you and your family better than any other
activity we can think of.<br />
We welcome you and assure you that whether you take our classes or not this
will always be a haven for you when you need to enjoy the soothing sounds of
pan to relieve the stresses of the day.<br />
Once again, thanks to all of you.Harry Besthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03791712285317626565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19588143.post-58648095133031530812012-07-21T21:46:00.000-07:002012-07-21T21:55:38.971-07:00PanWest CSMC Announcement and FAQs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<pre><b>Announcement:</b></pre>
<pre><b>We are waiving the registration fee for the first 20 students who enroll </b></pre>
<pre><b>before Aug. 20. See Registration Form below.</b></pre>
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<pre>Q: Are pans provided for the class or do students have to bring </pre>
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<pre>A: We provide all the pans for the classes but students are welcome to </pre>
<pre>bring their own.</pre>
<pre>Q: <span style="color: maroon;">Does anyone rent pans(so I could practice and/or have them for class </span></pre>
<pre><span style="color: maroon;">if needed)?</span></pre>
<pre><span style="color: maroon;">A: </span>We don't know of anyone else who rents pans and all our pans will be </pre>
<pre>in use at the Center. But if there is enough interest in renting we will </pre>
<pre>look into bringing in more pans.<span style="color: maroon;"></span></pre>
<pre><span style="color: maroon;">Q: Is a double seconds spot in the class still open?</span></pre>
<pre>A: Yes, Double seconds are open.</pre>
<pre>Q: <span style="color: maroon;">Will the classes run for a certain # of weeks then finish with a</span> <span style="color: maroon;"> </span></pre>
<pre><span style="color: maroon;">performance, or will the class just run open-ended? If a performance, do</span> <span style="color: maroon;"> </span></pre>
<pre><span style="color: maroon;">you know that date?</span></pre>
<pre>A: The classes will run open-ended and we plan to have quarterly </pre>
<pre>performances but no date has been chosen until we know what the full </pre>
<pre>enrollment will be.</pre>
<pre>Q: <span style="color: maroon;">I'd love to do the Thursday class but couldn't because I already have </span></pre>
<pre><span style="color: maroon;">a commitment that night of the week. </span></pre>
<pre>A: For now the classes are set tentatively. If more members in the </pre>
<pre>Intermediate class would rather meet on Thursdays or vice versa we would </pre>
<pre>consider switching them. </pre>
<pre>Q: <span style="color: maroon;">Is the Adults reading/rhythm class included in the tuition</span> <span style="color: maroon;">or is that </span></pre>
<pre><span style="color: maroon;">a separate fee? Should I do that, too?</span></pre>
<pre>A:Right now, the reading/rhythm is offered as part of the tuition and </pre>
<pre>is optional, as needed.</pre>
<pre>The Pandamentals class is also free to all registered students. It's </pre>
<pre>intensive and is really aimed at mastering the instrument.</pre>
<pre>Please send your questions and/or suggestions to <a href="mailto:panwestcsmc@gmail.com">panwestcsmc@gmail.com</a>, </pre>
<pre>or call 510 222 1123.</pre>
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CA 94530</span></b></div>Harry Besthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03791712285317626565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19588143.post-18209823477412321052012-07-10T22:23:00.001-07:002012-07-15T11:43:43.818-07:00PanWest CSMC Open House<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span itemprop="description">You are invited to the Grand Opening of the
PanWest Caribbean Steelpan Music Center. Open House August 18, 3-7pm. Bring a friend. 10855 San Pablo Ave El Cerrito CA 94530. 510 222 1123. Meet and greet other Bay Area pan musicians and learn about PanWest plans and programs for the future. </span><span itemprop="description">
Classes begin Monday August 20.</span><br />
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<br />Harry Besthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03791712285317626565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19588143.post-62815188188293891532012-07-08T21:03:00.000-07:002012-07-08T21:03:17.314-07:00Sharon Baird, Val Serrant at Calypso Rose Film<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Harry Besthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03791712285317626565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19588143.post-4975126843190117192012-07-07T22:47:00.002-07:002012-07-07T22:47:56.026-07:00Sharon Baird with the 'Bang Band<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sharon Baird with Ed McCarver (L) and Dexter Bruce (R) of Shabang at Sam's Chowder House in Half Moon Bay June 16, 2012. Trio did a repeat performance July 7.Harry Besthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03791712285317626565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19588143.post-1505400771727206272012-07-07T22:43:00.002-07:002012-07-07T22:43:33.226-07:00Val Serrant KAISO Fundraiser<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We have finalized terms with our landlord and classes are set to begin the week of August 19. Here is what the monthly program looks like right now. Things could change as we progress:<br />
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Adults – Cerritos Intermediate Steelband (8-9pm)</div>
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