School days are indeed happy days, and we can all relate to this fact. Participation in events makes those school days memorable indeed, as they foster camaraderie and create lasting friendships among students. However, the Secondary Schools Panorama competition shapes those memories not only through joy but also through intense musical rivalry. Young pan players pour their hearts into every note, pushing themselves and their bands toward excellence.
A school from a so-called "country district" brings a unique sense of satisfaction when it excels and surpasses institutions from more urban, better-resourced areas. Victories like these remind us that talent, discipline, and passion can outshine reputation and funding any day.
We should applaud those responsible for the success of these impressionable minds. The arrangers, tutors, teachers, and all who work quietly behind the scenes play an essential role in shaping these performances. Their dedication ensures that the next generation of pannists will not only perform with brilliance but will also be musically literate—able to read, interpret, and arrange music, carrying the artform forward with confidence and skill.
When the final notes faded and the judges’ scores were tallied, Holy Faith Convent of Penal emerged as the 2026 champions, earning 257 points and finishing 17 points ahead of Presentation College.
Below is the order of appearance and the results for the top four bands.
We’re also grateful that I Am Living My Life was on hand to capture these outstanding performances. Thanks to their work, we’re able to bring the music directly to Panyard Vibes for your listening pleasure.
So settle in, enjoy the performances, and join us in celebrating the well‑deserved victory of Holy Faith Convent of Penal, champions of the Secondary Schools Panorama 2026.
Secondary schools finalists (order of appearance): Band/Song Played
- Georgian Knight Steel Orchestra—Mas Go Play.
- Presentation College Steel Orchestra—Fallin’.
- NAPS Combined (Naparima Girls’ & Naparima College)—Peace of Mind.
- Speyside/Roxborough Secondary—Blessing.
- La Romaine Secondary—Jamtown.
- Waterloo Secondary – Cocoa Tea.
- PVille Panjammers (Pleasantville Secondary)—Cheers to Life.
- The Brazil Pan Warriors—Take Me Home.
- Diego Martin North Steel Orchestra—Take Me Home.
- Holy Faith Convent, Penal Steel Orchestra—Live Yuh Life (Like Yuh Playing Mas)—Kes ft. David Rudder.
Final Results/Scores:
- Holy Faith Convent, Penal—Live Yuh Life (Like Yuh Playing Mas)—274 points.
- Presentation College, San Fernando—257 points.
- NAPS Combined—former champions (2019, 2023) placed in the top three.
- Pleasantville (PVILLE Panjammers)—252 points.
Production Notes/Music Credits:
Event: Secondary Schools Panorama Finals
Date: 01/19/2026
Streaming Service: "I am Living my Life."
Competition Venue: Skinner Park, San Fernando
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.
Genre: Steelband Music 🎶
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Kes feat. King David Rudder—Live Yuh Life (Like Yuh Playing Mas)—2012
