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Background:
Not to be complacent with the success of Afrofest alone, Music
Africa launched the new millennium, and our second decade, with
an educational program to carry the Afrofest traditions into schools,
thus cultivating among youth a deeper appreciation and understanding
of African culture. We do have aspirations to continue the project
in the future but have to be content to keep it on the back burner
for now.
Afrofest in the Schools, received a grant from Mayor Mel and Marilyn’s Awards for the Arts through the Toronto Arts Council Foundation. A series of workshops took place at several schools across Metro Toronto including four feature concerts. The grant also allowed Music Africa to produce a comprehensive Teacher’s Guide to accompany the concerts and workshops to prepare the students for the visit by the artists and engage them in the pre- and post- visit activities outlined in the Guide. Project Manager: Afrofest in the Schools was directed by Emerita Emerencia, who has extensive experience in the development of African oriented educational programs. Trained as an educator in Aruba. Majored in Theater at York University. Completed two years at Stella Adler Conservatory of Acting in New York. Contact information: 257
Claremont Street
Tel/Fax: (416)
537 - 1389Toronto, Ontario M6J - 2N1 eemerencia@sprint.ca |
