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30 Years of
Excellence
Celebrating 30 Years  ·  1996–2026 Support our work →

Your child deserves a stage.
We've built world-class artists
in Prince George's County for 30 years.

Youth arts education in Maryland that goes far beyond performance. Steelpan lessons, Saturday Academy, and after-school programs that build confidence, discipline, and a 99% college enrollment rate across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia since 1996.

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1,500+ Students Served
30 Years of Excellence
99% College Enrollment Rate
Performed at  ·  Recognized by
Kennedy Center
Strathmore
Smithsonian Institution
Maryland Governor's Mansion
3× PANfest Grand Champions
Our Programs

Arts education that builds
leaders for life

Every program at CAFE connects artistic mastery with academic discipline in Prince George's County, Maryland. Because for our students, the two have never been separate.

Positive Vibrations Youth Steel Orchestra performs at Virginia Beach International PANfest 2025
Youth Ensemble  ·  Ages 6–18

Positive Vibrations Youth Steel Orchestra (PVYSO)

Our flagship youth ensemble has performed at the Kennedy Center, Strathmore, Smithsonian, and the Maryland Governor's Mansion. Three-time Grand Champions at Virginia Beach International PANfest.

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CAFE students participate in Saturday Academy arts class with student paintings on the walls
Youth  ·  Ages 6–18  ·  Saturdays

Saturday Academy

Weekly arts and academic enrichment in Mount Rainier, Maryland. Students ages 6 to 18 develop discipline, creativity, and academic skills through music, visual arts, and cultural education.

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CAFE students engaged in after-school learning activities at the Mount Rainier program site
Youth  ·  After School  ·  Prince George's County

After School Academy

Arts-integrated after-school programming that serves youth in Prince George's County. Students build academic confidence alongside creative skills in an environment that sees the whole child.

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Three PanTones Steel Orchestra members in matching shirts at a DMV-area performance
Adult Ensemble  ·  All Levels

PanTones Steel Orchestra

CAFE's adult performing ensemble brings together musicians of all experience levels. PanTones performs steelpan music at venues throughout the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area.

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Family Impact

What changes when your child
finds their stage

Families across Prince George's County and the DMV region have trusted CAFE with their children for 30 years. Here is what they say.

CAFE is not a place for the light. While they will treat you like family, respect is always earned. I met my best friends through CAFE and that is one of the many things I will forever be grateful for.

Kyree W. PVYSO

During the time of middle school to my early high school years I would always go to CAFE afterschool as a part of my life… After spending 8-9 years in CAFE, it has been a great part of my life to join and be a part of the community.

Joshua V. After School Academy

My steelpan class was a great way to connect to my Trini heritage in a way that was fun and accessible. Getting a chance to play different songs felt great and showed our progress. It has encouraged me to try to learn more!

Naomi S. Adult Steelband Classes
30 Years in Motion

See what 30 years of culture
and commitment looks like

From the first notes played in Prince George's County in 1996 to stages at the Kennedy Center and Smithsonian today — this is CAFE.

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From Our Founder
"In 30 years, we have watched thousands of young people discover who they are capable of becoming — not just as musicians, but as scholars, leaders, and citizens of the world."

Lorna Green  ·  Founder and Executive Director, CAFE

Kennedy Center Strathmore Smithsonian Institution Maryland Governor's Mansion 3× PANfest Grand Champions
30th Anniversary Campaign  ·  2026

30 Scholarships for 30 Years

Help us mark three decades of excellence by funding 30 full scholarships for young artists in Prince George's County. Every dollar you give keeps a child on a world-class stage.

$35

Provides art supplies and materials for one Saturday Academy student for an entire month.

Give $35
$100

Covers one week of after-school programming for a child in Prince George's County.

Give $100
$500

Funds one month of steelpan instruction and ensemble rehearsal for a young musician.

Give $500
$1,000+

Sponsors a full-semester scholarship for a PVYSO or Saturday Academy student.

Give $1,000+
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