Mosaic Steel Orchestra celebrates 'first annual' Pan Jamboree in Norfolk
"Mosaic of pan energizes Virginia youth" - Trinidad Guardian, November 19, 2015
In August of 2015 Mosaic Steel Orchestra took its Stage Side Ensemble and a group of community steelpan players to Trinidad and Tobago for the Inaugural International Panorama. Mosaic's appearance at this event inspired journalists Andrew Martin and Ray Funk to write an article. To learn more about Mosaic Steel Orchestra and their Panorama performance visit the Trinidad Guardian article Mosaic of pan energizes Virginia youth.
"Man of Steel" - Suffolk Sun, November 4, 2015
Journalist James Thomas Jr. sits in on Mosaic Steel Orchestra's Senior and Junior steelpan classes at the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts to learn about the origin of steelpan and how students learn to play. To read James Thomas Junior's full article visit The Suffolk Sun.
"The Panyard On Church Street" - AltDaily, July 7, 2015
In June of 2015 Mosaic Steel Orchestra held a Band Launch to introduce its members to the community. This event featured performances by all of Mosaic's classes including the Junior, Senior, Adult, and Stage Side ensembles. To read more about this event and Mosaic Steel Orchestra's Norfolk home, the Attucks Theatre visit the AltDaily article "The Panyard On Church Street" written by Tami Burke.
Live Music Friday - The Hampton Roads Show, July 3, 2015
To promote Mosaic Steel Orchestra's upcoming trip to the 2015 International Panorama, ensemble members made an appearance on WAVY 10's Hampton Roads Show. As part of Live Music Friday, Mosaic members brought their steelpans along to play a few tunes. To watch the video of this performance visit Live Music Friday's webpage.
Norfolk Perspectives with Bob Batcher - July 2, 2015
"Music in Norfolk will steel your hear away" - The Virginian Pilot, January 11, 2015
Interested in the history and culture of the steelpan, Virginian Pilot journalist Sandra Pennecke visits Mosaic Steel Orchestra's Adult Steelpan class to learn about the instrument. While at the rehearsal she also decided to talk to a few Mosaic members to find out what made them fall in love with the steelpan. To read the article and learn about our steelpan classes visit The Virginian Pilot.
Live Music Friday, November 21, 2014
Reck on the Road" - The Hampton Roads Show, February 4, 2014
Norfolk Perspectives with Bob Batcher - January 27, 2014
Hampton Roads Show - December 13, 2012
Camp Rise National Award, November 19, 2012
The Crispus Attucks Cultural Center was also the recipient of the prestigious National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award. This national award, presented by First Lady Michelle Obama, honored 12 of the country's most outstanding programs for young people. To read the full article visit the White House's website.
Caribbean Heritage - Jet Observer, July 14, 2011
To honor of Caribbean Heritage month, Dr. Anthony Hailey was asked to be a guest speaker for the Naval Ocean Processing Facility. As the guest speaker, Dr. Hailey provided a history lesson and performed for crew members of the NOPF. To read the full article visit the Jet Observer website.
"Jump right in at these local drumming classes" - The Virginian Pilot, February 10, 2011
Mosaic Steel Orchestra is visited by Virginian Pilot journalist Patty Jenkins who joins in at the Adult Steelpan class to learn a new instrument. Learn about her experience and Mosaic Steel Orchestra's classes by reading her article in The Virginian Pilot.
