Thursday, May 3, 2012

Still Waters Youth Sinfo-Nia of Metropolitan Atlanta Inc. Wins 'Community Champion Award'





[Africa: Piano Music of William Grant Still; Denver Oldham, piano; Koch International Classics 3-7084-2H1]


William Grant Still is featured at AfriClassical.com.  David E. Robinson, III is the founder and director of the Still Waters Youth Sinfo-Nia of Metropolitan Atlanta, winner of a Community Champion Award.  Its website is: http://stillwatersyouthsinfo-nia.org/


Named in part after the dean of Black composers, William Grant Still, the Still Waters Youth Sinfo-Nia of Metropolitan Atlanta Inc. was designed to showcase the works of Black composers and arrangers.
Founded in 1990, the orchestra serves to give talented young instrumentalists an opportunity to perform multicultural music, become more proficient musicians (in an environment where there are no auditions), travel, meet other young musicians, prepare to earn college music scholarships and consider careers in symphony orchestras and/or music education. The orchestra’s newly formed dance company which dances with the orchestra, offers advanced instruction in ballet, modern, tap, jazz, hip-hop and other music styles.
The orchestra has performed locally, nationally and toured internationally, and has performed in more than 500 concerts. Its young musicians also have participated in a number of workshops. 
Still Waters Youth Sinfo-Nia has completed two videos and makes an effort to participate in community events large and small.

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