Mia Gormandy is an Assistant Professor of Music at The University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT). She attained a Doctor of Philosophy degree in musicology from the Florida State University (FSU). She is also the co-founder of Pastiche Steel Ensemble and the Virtual Steelband. A native of Trinidad and Tobago, Mia has performed in several different countries around the world including Australia, Austria, England, Japan, USA, Canada and countries of the Caribbean. 

 

She attained a full scholarship to attend Northern Illinois University (NIU) where she graduated in 2009 with a Bachelor of Music degree. In 2008, she became the first pannist to ever win the NIU Concerto Competition. Mia guest starred at several American university steelbands and different committees awarded her over the years. She was also awarded "One of NIU's Most Outstanding Women of the Year 2011." Mia graduated in May of that year with her Master of Music degree in steelpan performance. She has performed with many world-renowned artists such as 11-time Grammy award winner Paquito D'Rivera. In 2013, Mia graduated with a second Master of Music degree in musicology at FSU.