Pannist

A pannist is a person who plays the steelpan. A professional pannist can perform solo pieces, play with a steel band, or accompany one or more singers or solo instrumentalists.

American pannist Jonathan Scales & band performing in 2011

Pannists often play with their respective bands in large competitions,^[1] and generally memorize everything that they perform.^[2]

The pannist's top position in a steelband is that of the captain while large ensembles may also include section leaders, musicians that assist the captain.^[3]

Influential pannists include Ellie Mannette, inventor of several concepts in the construction of steelpan instruments and a tenor pan player, and Winston Simon, the inventor and a skilled player of the tenor pan.^[3]

References

1. ^ Saldenha, Robert (May 2005). "Another Look At The History Of The Steel Band No. 2 1945 - 1949". Sam's Newsletter. http://www.pan-jumbie.com/sam/steelband-history-2.htm. Retrieved 2008-02-21. ^{[dead link]}
2. ^ Woodall, Carolyn (2008). "Focal Point: Steelpan - Playing in De Band". Diversity Now. http://www.diversitynow.ca/article.jsp;jsessionid=AGJCODFIOJFA?content=20040825_145033_5260. Retrieved 2008-02-21. 
3. ^ ^{a b} "Steelband". National Library and Information System Authority of Trinidad and Tobago. 2007. http://library2.nalis.gov.tt/Default.aspx?PageContentMode=1&tabid=165. Retrieved 2008-02-21. 

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the correct spelling of the name for someone who plays the steelpan is "panist" with one S.