The APA Pan Fellowship is a ground-breaking programme offering participants a culturally immersive and practical learning environment, infused with the traditions of steelpan in the broader context of indigenous percussion and pan-Caribbean music. The fellowship strives to produce well-rounded practitioners, familiar with the community-building qualities of pan and the cultural connectivity inherent in its heritage. This programme is intended for musicians and professionals who seek a culturally immersive and all-encompassing scholastic experience based on the steelpan in the following areas:
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History of Steelband
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Pan Tuning
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Carnival Immersion
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Ensemble
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Rhythms of the Engine Room
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Internship
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Arranging Music for Steelpan and more
Programme Dates: January 5th to June 30th, 2026
Pre-requisites: None
Availability: Full Time or Part Time
Delivery Mode: Blended Online & In Person
Credits: 30 transferable credits
Available Full Time:Yes
Available Part Time:Yes
Applications will be invited from those already in a recognised programme of study in Trinidad and Tobago, the Caricom region or internationally. Application will also be open within the Advanced Fellowship programme to those who demonstrate advanced proficiency in steelpan and/or percussion and hold position or authority in the music industry wheresoever they may be based.
Essential:
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Demonstrable musical proficiency at advanced level (HE Level 1 or above);
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Fluency in English, written and spoken.
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Functional numeracy.
Onika Martin-Duke: 868-642-8888 ext. 32274
