Pan in the Park

Pan in the Park is a series of traditional steel pan performances in various parks across the City of Cambridge presented by Cambridge Carnival International. This series of events is one of the highlights of Cambridge Carnival International’s Anniversary city-wide celebrations. Each event will showcase our organization’s Cambridge Youth Steel Orchestra (CYSO) & the folkloric tradition of pan music.

Sign up to Perform as a Soloist or Steel Band

Apply to be part of the Cambridge Carnival Steel Pan Panorama Showcase. We are seeking solo pannists and steel pan groups. Applications rolling.

When:

Experience the vibrant sights and sounds of Caribbean culture at Pan in the Park: Steel Pan Showcase. Enjoy a lively afternoon filled with steel pan music, Caribbean cuisine, local craft vendors, and family-friendly fun in the heart of Central Square.

The showcase will feature exciting performances by steel bands from across Greater Boston and New England, including the Cambridge Youth Steel Orchestra, Tempo International Steel Orchestra, and other talented groups.

Bring your friends, bring your family, and come celebrate community, culture, and the joyful rhythm of the Caribbean.

Presented by Cambridge Carnival International in collaboration with Tempo International Rhythm and Steel, and sponsored by Mass Audubon, Cambridge Arts, Cambridge Community Foundation, Cambridge Youth Steel Orchestra, and The Williams Agency.

Pan in the Park Line Up in Order

  • Welcome

  • History of Steel Pan - Dr. Ulric Johnson

  • DJ Ohh and Host

  • Solo - Darren Fenty

  • Solo by Richard Paul (“Watch out my children”)

  • Solo by Debbie Serjant/Sista Dee

  • Solo by Charles Serjeant

  • Intermission /DJ Ohh!

  • St. Mary’s Heavenly Fire Steelpan Orchestra (“Pan melody” “Lean on me,” “I’ll Take you there,” “More tempo,” Iko Iko,” “If time permits”, “Stair it up”)

  • Cambridge Youth Steel Orchestra (“Sugar Bum Bum", “Hot-Hot-Hot”)

  • Tempo International Rhythm and Steel (Rhythm Melody: “Pit stop one and two,” Du Dub 3 & 4,” Pan Selection: “Feeling it”,” “Lady walk a mile and a half”)

  • Pan United (“Teaser,” “DNA,” “Maria-Maria”)

  • Volume II Arnold Williams (“How great thou art", “Jerusalem,” “One day will come,” “I just came I love you”)

  • Closing Remarks and Acknowledgements

  • Combined Steel Pan Jam Session - “One Love”

Pan in the Park Vendors

  • Jerk chicken, jerk pork, fish, oxtail, & rice & peas

  • Green coconut, watermelon juice pineapple, & mango

  • Jewelry & hand-painted art work

  • Handmade clothing & accessories