CAFE’s 13th ANNUAL SUMMER Steelpan Percussion Lab and Academic Enrichment
July13 - July 31, 2009
Monday through Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm
For students ages 10 – 19
Applications are available now
Register your child no later than June 12, 2009
5% discount if you register before June 1, 2009
Beginning Students*
Introduction to steelpan
Rote learning and ear training
Culminating performance
Intermediate Level*
Study of history and Culture of steelpan
Steelpan performance techniques
Improve music reading skills
Perform in small ensembles
Advanced Level*
Introduction to improvisation
Composition and arranging for pan
Learn solo pieces
Perform in small ensembles
Academic Enrichment*
Mathematics
Language Arts
Science
*Assessments will be scheduled prior to start of camp for proper group placement
The Cultural Academy for Excellence, Inc. steeldpan program is considered to be one of most comprehensive percussion programs on the east coast. The highly acclaimed, award winning “Positive Vibrations Youth Steel Orchestra” has performed nationally and internationally. This young group of musicians under the leadership of highly qualified and talented instructors and musicians are known for their excellence in musicianship on every level.
The CAFE 3-week Summer Lab Steelpan program will focus on introducing young musicians who want to learn to play the steelpan, or students who are interested in improving their music theory, performance skills and techniques on the steelpan. Students will have the opportunity to perform on all steelpan voices ranging from tenor through bass.
All classes are taught by world renowned and qualified musicians Faculty Bio: Malika Coletta Summer Camp Program Director (Steelpan): MM in Music, Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, Ill (NIU), the oldest collegiate steelband in the United States, only University to offer Masters Degree in Steel drums, studied under steelpan virtuoso Professor Liam Teague “Paganini of Steel”
Adam Grisé (Steelpan Music Director): BA in Music, Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, Ill (NIU), studied under steelpan virtuoso Professor Liam Teague “Paganini of Steel”
Scott Coletta (Ear Training and Theory): MM in Jazz Piano Northern Illinois University, Dekalb(NIU)
Victor Provost (Steelpan Instructor): International Recording Artist and Performer, Jazz Improvisationist, currently attending George Mason University.
Summer Camp Site
First United Methodist Church
6201 Belcrest Road
Hyattsville, MD 20782
Honoring Our Graduates
High School
Ms. Teri Gussom Thank You CAFÉ For Everything!!
I am anxiously preparing to leave from home and move to my new residence at Ferrum College in Ferrum, Va. for the next 4 years where I will major in English to pursue a career in creative writing. Ferrum is a beautiful, scenic small private college (1,200 enrollments) located in the blue ridge mountains of Virginia. As I leave CAFE, I’d like to share with you my thoughts on what this school has meant to me, and what it means to me now.
Prince George’s County, Dept of Family Services Commission for Children Youth and Families awards CAFE for: “Outstanding Achievement in Program Reporting, Performance and Collaboration”
“Exceptional Commitment and Dedication to Children, Youth and Families of Prince George’s County"
Mission Statement “To enhance the academic, social and leadership skills; and provide an alternative to negative behaviors through the performing arts.”
