New Dimension Steel Orchestra
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New Dimension Steel Orchestra 🎵
Bringing the younger generation into Pan
Established in 1994, New Dimension Steel Orchestra (New D) nonprofit organization has been a North York fixture for Steelpan in the York Mills and Leslie area. Three young musicians currently lead New D, and the band caters to players of all ages and skill levels, emphasizing captivating young people. Performing a range of genres such as soca, reggae, jazz, rnb, and pop, the band produces beautiful original arrangements and renditions of popular music, Other than performing at events, New D prepares during the summer months for the annual Ontario Steelpan Association’s (OSA) Pan Alive competition held at Lamport Stadium in Toronto. New Dimension Steel Orchestra educates and promotes the Steelpan in the Greater Toronto Area and hopes to expand internationally to spread the joy of steelpan.
Pan in the Borough
Come take one final chip with us this summer for our last lap of Pan in the Borough.🎼
Celebrating our 30th anniversary this year, we’re ending off an amazing season with our Pan in the Borough on Saturday September 14, 2024 from 4 - 10pm .
Come out to the panyard for steelpan performances featuring us, live rhythm section, food for sale, raffles, a photobooth, rhythm & stretch and more!
The first and second one was a great time filled with sweet steelpan, enchanting djembe beats, and passionate vendors with their products. Our third volume celebrated World Steelpan Day and if you’ve been to any of our events, you know you can’t miss our final volume!
Special thanks to Wicked Carib for sponsoring our last two events, make sure you check them out in Scarborough 🇹🇹.
Bring your lawn chairs, your crew and plenty vibes to Pan in the Borough. If you missed any of them, you can’t miss this one!
📍808 York Mills (beside LCBO, under the bridge).
Interested in becoming a vendor to sell your products and showcase your local business at Pan in the Borough? Fill out our Vendor Application form now to apply!
What We Offer
Performances
Book us for your next event! From corporate events to parades, we can do it all. Let us entertain and enrich your event with our orchestra. Check out some of our past work here.
Workshops & Lessons
From personalized lessons to community-oriented workshops, we offer a variety of learning options. Our experienced instructors will work with students of all ages and experience to give them a solid Steelpan foundation.
Ever wanted to experience the true essence of a Pan yard? Feel free to come by from mid-June onwards as we practice for gigs and OSA’s annual Pan Alive competition. We also have community events and fundraisers in our yard during the summer months open to all.
Pan Practice
Community through music
Our steelband brings joy, teamwork, and cultural enrichment. Through lively performances and collaborative rehearsals, members develop musical skills and forge lasting friendships. The infectious rhythms of Steelpan music create a sense of unity and celebration, enriching both individuals and communities. Experience the transformative power of music and camaraderie in our vibrant steelband family.
Join our Pan family
If playing an instrument isn’t your thing, we always appreciate growing our pan family with supporters. Whether it’s sitting in on our practices, coming to our amazing events, or enjoying delicious bites in our Pan yard - we welcome members of the community to come out! With ample space and a covered pan yard, we provide the perfect space for endless vibes rain or shine! Hit the button below to find us on the map where we practice 5 times a week Mid-June - Early August.
