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Steel Times Staff Vol. 2, No. 1 March 2019 A Publication of NSSBE Ellie Mannette 1927–2018 THE STEEL TIMES STAFF Vol. 2, No. 1 March 2019 Eugene Novotney—Senior Editor Dave Gerhart—Assistant Editor Casey Vaughn—Layout/Design FEATURES NATIONAL SOCIETY of STEEL BAND EDUCATORS 4 From the Editor’s Desk—Eugene Novotney President Chris Tanner 5 President’s Message—Chris Tanner Board of Directors Join NSSBE! NSSBE members are 6 Ellie Mannette—Shannon Dudley Chris Tanner passionate about pan. Become a member Brandon Haskett today and join people across the nation 10 A Collection of Tributes—Emily Lemmerman & Contributors: Tom Miller who love the steelband art form, and who Chanler Bailey, Alan Coyle, Rob Davis, Carolyn Hendricks, are dedicated to its success and growth. April Moncrief, Keith Moone, and Glenn Rowsey Steering Committee To become a member, please visit the Yuko Asada NSSBE website at www.weteachpan.org 16 The Rhythm of the Steel—Eugene Novotney Patty Dee Matt Dudack 18 Conference Review: 7th International Biennial Michael Greer Steelpan Conference—Andrew R. Martin, Ph.D. Emily Lemmerman National Society of Steel Band Educators Eugene Novotney PO Box 181493 20 Four Questions with Larry Snider—Eugene Novotney Richard Rudolph Fairfield, Ohio 45018 Liam Teague [email protected] Sherwin Thwaites Mike Wendeln March 2019 2 THE STEEL TIMES weteachpan.org 3 THE STEEL TIMES FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Eugene Novotney Chris Tanner Shannon’s writing puts Ellie’s lifelong contributions in a his- elcome to the first edition of The Steel Times in toric context, and also, pays respect to one of the greatest 2019. I would like to express, on behalf of our steelpan masters of all time. WSteering Committee, my heartfelt thanks to Editor Eugene Novotney for his dedication and hard work in craft- Ellie’s obituary is followed by a series of tributes from his ing a professional-quality publication, in all aspects. As we students and apprentices that were compiled by Emily move forward, we envision The Steel Times as an important Lemmerman, who also led the charge in selecting and and vital means of sharing information among our mem- soliciting the contributions. Contributors to this landmark bers. article include Chanler Bailey, Alan Coyle, Rob Davis, Carolyn Hendricks, April Moncrief, Keith Moone, and Glenn Rowsey. Their words provide a genuine and fitting tribute to a true I also wish to thank our contributors to this issue, and in master of his craft, and even more, reveal Ellie Mannette as particular those who shared intimate reflections of Ellie a real person who cared for others and shared his life’s pas- Mannette. As Andy Narell did in our previous issue, these sion with them. I am eternally grateful to Emily Lemerman individuals pay homage to their mentor and friend; their for spearheading the efort to make this wonderful tribute words provide great insight into Ellie’s character. happen. We have just completed our second annual Professional This issue also features an article by Dr. Andrew R. Martin, Conference on the campus of Miami University in Oxford, reviewing the 7th International Biennial Steelpan Confer- OH. Once again, steel band educators from across the na- ence, held on October 2018 in London, England. Andrew’s tion convened to meet each other, develop and strengthen article provides great insight and detail, and is an excellent connections, share best practices, see the latest products introduction to this conference for the American audience. Photo—Kelly Jo Brown This edition also includes a brief interview with Dr. Larry and publications from vendors, and witness memorable per- Snider from the University of Akron regarding his thoughts formances. Thanks to all our presenters and panelists: Yuko EUGENE NOVOTNEY is a percussionist, composer, and on four questions steelpan education in the United States. CHRIS TANNER is the founder and Director Asada, Chanler Bailey, Patty Dee, Matt Dudack, Anthony scholar who has been involved in the steelpan movement in As the founder of one of the longest standing steelband of the Miami University Steel Band in Oxford, Hailey, Emily Lemmerman, Andrew Martin, the Walnut Hills the United States since 1982. He is Professor of Music and programs in the country, Larry’s answers reveal his both Ohio, and the Chair of the Miami University High School Steel Band, under the direction of Mike Wen- Director of Percussion Studies at Humboldt State University experience and his vision for the future. Department of Music. He is the author of deln, and the incomparable Liam Teague. in Arcata, California, where he directs the Humboldt State The Steel Band Game Plan, and serves as Calypso Band. He has received the Humboldt State Univer- In the time that has passed since our last edition of The President and founding member of the Our goals in 2019 are to increase membership, to identify sity Outstanding Professor Award and the California State National Society of Steel Band Educators Steel Times was published, we have lost another giant in new topics and contributors for this journal, and to prepare University Wang Family Excellence Award for his lifetime (NSSBE). the steelpan world - Dr. Cliford Alexis. Like his early men- for the 2020 Professional Conference. Our Society is small commitment to music education. tor Ellie Mannette, Clif was a true leader and visionary in but strong. How will we grow? What new initiatives will we the world of the steelpan, and his influence on steelpan pursue to advance our mission? These questions will be an- education in the United States was profound and enduring. am pleased to welcome you to The Steel Times, Volume Although Clif was known to most as a builder and tuner swered not only by our dedicated leadership team, but also 2, Number 1. We now have one full year of The Steel of steelpans, he equally loved composing, arranging, and by our current – and future – members. As NSSBE finds its I Times under our belt, and we could not be more pleased performing, and did so right up until his last days. And to footing in the next few years, I anticipate strong and steady with the positive feedback. It remains our goal to create a anyone who ever experienced it, his iron playing was noth- participation from the steel band community – a community resource of practical and useful information for steelpan ed- ing short of legendary. The next issue of The Steel Times filled with people passionate about pan. ucators, and to advance the archive of scholarship regarding will be dedicated to Clif’s memory, and I send my deepest the steelpan art-form. We are proud of our eforts, and we condolences to Clif’s friends and family. Regards, rededicate ourselves to providing you with an outstanding journal that is current and vital. As always, we welcome your In closing, it continues to be my privilege to serve as the ed- Chris Tanner itor of The Steel Times, and I welcome your comments and feedback and your contributions. President, NSSBE your criticisms. Together, we can shape the future of The Steel Times, and make our NSSBE journal a vital resource for This issue of The Steel Times pays homage to one of the years to come. most important figures in steelpan history, Ellie Manette. Ellie’s passing in August of 2018 left a large void in the steel- If you have something that you would like for us to consid- pan world, and certainly, Ellie’s contributions to the steelpan er for publication, you can contact us directly through the art-form cannot be overstated. In this issue, we feature NSSBE website. Ellie’s obituary, written by ethnomusicologist and Professor of Music at the University of Washington, Shannon Dudley. Please enjoy this latest edition of The Steel Times. March 2019 4 THE STEEL TIMES weteachpan.org 5 THE STEEL TIMES ELLIE MANNETTE Shannon Dudley example, and over the years most pannists came to prefer “He was supremely Anthony Williams’ 4ths and 5ths tenor. Ellie’s knowledge of scales and chords continued to grow, though. In 1951-52 he confident of his craft and played and tuned under the direction of Lt. Joseph Grifth, a St. Lucian police band director who led the Trinidad All proud of what he had Steel Percussion Orchestra (TASPO). In the late 1950s he tuned pans for the U.S. Navy Steelband and brought home accomplished, but he had books about music notation and theory (Holman 1998). an endearing enthusiasm Armed with this knowledge, Mannette designed pans of greater musical logic and symmetry. He conceived of his for discovery. He will be double seconds, with their complementary whole tone scales, as two pairs of augmented chords (Narell 2018b). missed and remembered His triple cellos were tuned in complementary diminished chords, and tenor basses in four complementary augmented by pan people all chords. He took meticulous care with the sound of every note. “He pored over miniscule details, constantly experi- over the world” menting, making small adjustments, searching for the per- fect sound,” remembers Andy Narell. “His instruments set in 1947 that jealous members of Tokyo steelband broke standards for balance, warmth, and accuracy that put him in into Invaders and stole it. They hung it from a tree in the a class by himself” (Narell 2018a). John John neighborhood and dared Invaders to come get it back. Ellie turned his attention to building a better pan and Mannette’s influence was magnified by his willingness to soon came up with his low tenor, commonly known as the share and teach. This generosity distinguished him from Invader tenor. This was the first fully chromatic steel pan, other tuners, who tended not to share their secrets.
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