RBC Redemption Sound Setters have a ‘Nice Time’

Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, January 23, 2018 – With the sweet symphony of steelpan music complementing the enchanting ambiance of Bethel, the pannists of RBC Sound Setters Steel Orchestra demonstrated their versatility and dexterity when they performed for Pan Trinbago’s judges during the Tobago leg of the preliminary round of the National Panorama Large Bands category, which took place at their pan yard on Sunday, January 21.

The band was out in full tempo from early in the afternoon, fine-tuning their rendition of calypsonian Arrow’s hit from 1984, “Nice Time”. It was a picture of focus and determination as arranger, Michael Toby, took the team through their paces under the watchful eyes of the band’s Chief Executive Officer, Al Percy; Manager Cecil Phillips, as well as band captain, Marie Toby, who also happens to be his mother. Marie is one of the first woman to hold this position in any national steel band.

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