CORNELL W. COLEY, M.Ed.

~ Instructor - schools, universities, colleges, community centers, and medical centers

~ HealthRHYTHMs Trained Facilitator - therapeutic drum circles for hospitals, clinics and youth centers

~Cultural Curriculum Development Expert - African Diaspora

Solo Performer - interactive, African diaspora performance for all ages

Bandleader - "Afrika Gente" band --- Latin jazz, zouk, soca, soucous, afro-beat, jazz and samba

                                                                           See performance schedule below

Read more about Mr. Coley's background

          Testimonials

"Exceeded my expectations!  The audience participation component also made the performance especially memorable."

Brooke DiGiovanni Evans, Education Specialist, Peabody Essex Museum - Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

"...I am not quite sure how you managed to get such a large array of novice percussionists and dancers to all work together...it was magic!... participation all the way from the back row!"

AAnn Hbrowshy - Worcester Public Library

“…A reflective, insightful individual who brings to his work in the arts, in education and in the community a genuine understanding of the creative process.”

Linda Beardsley, Massachusetts Department of Education

 " ...fantastic and a great personality. Refocused the energy on the unit.   Favorite by far! ... great job getting many of us out of our shell."

  Butler Hospital, RI                                          

                                CURRENT & COMING UP!

SOLO PERFORMANCE, WORKSHOPS

"A Fascinating Rhythm"

Public Libraries

May 25 - Woburn Elementary School

June 21 - Critton Camp for Girls

July & August - Boston Harbor Camp

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RESIDENCIES                                    

Boston Public Schools - September 2011 - June 2012

  ~Ellis Elementary School

  ~Haynes Early Education Center

 ~ Ellis Mendell School (After-school)

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ADULT DRUM CIRCLE

Handreach Healing Arts Beat Bridage

1st Monday each month                                                                                         7:00 - 9:00 PM

Spontaneous Celebrations                                                                                   45 Danforth St.                                                                                            Jamaica Plain, MA                                                                  

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TODDLER & PRE-SCHOOL DRUM CIRCLE

Every SATURDAY
9:30 AM  $8 Drop-In

Spontaneous Celebrations                                                                         

45 Danforth St.                                                                                             Jamaica Plain, MA                                                                                           

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"AFRIKA GENTE" Afro-Latin Jazz & Folk Dance Band

May 5                            TBA (time)

"Wake Up the Earth" Festival

 Stonybrook Park                                                                                        Jamaica Plain, MA

August 4                        11:30 AM

Roslindale Farmer's Market

August 8                          9:30 PM

Ryles Nightclub  & Restaurant

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