CORNELL W. COLEY, M.Ed.

~ Drumming and Diversity Instructor

- K- 12 school, after-school, colleges, community centers, hospitals and medical centers

~ HealthRHYTHMs Trained Facilitator

- therapeutic drum circles for schools, hospitals, clinics and youth centers

~Cultural Curriculum Developer

- African Diaspora (scattering from the homeland) in the US, Caribbean, Mexico, South & Central America & Brazil

Solo Performer - "A Fascinating Rhythm" interactive program with drums & folkloric instruments, dance and songs - for all ages

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

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          Testimonials

“…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          

"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

                                CURRENT & COMING UP!

SOLO PERFORMANCE, WORKSHOPS 2013

"A Fascinating Rhythm"

 ~Nauset High School, Cape Cod - Spring 2013

 ~ Boston Public Library, Central - July 31

 ~ Wellfleet Walk & Roll - July 3 & 4, 2013

~ Springfield Museum - July 11  1:00 PM

~ Art of Black Dance & Music 38th Anniversary - October 5, 2013

   Reggie Lewis Center

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RESIDENCIES                                    

Boston Public Schools - September 2012 - June 2013

  ~Ellis Elementary School    * funded by EdVestors, BPS Arts Expansion

  ~Haynes Early Education Center

  ~UP Academy, South Boston

Hyde Square Task Force - Musicians in Community (MIC)

Roslindale Boys & Girls Club - Spring, 2013

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ADULT DRUM CIRCLE

Handreach Healing Arts - Beat Bridage

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

Spontaneous Celebrations                                                                                   45 Danforth St.                                                                                            Jamaica Plain, MA                                                                  

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TODDLER & PRE-SCHOOL DRUM CIRCLES

7 Years Experience as Spontaneous Celebrations Toddler Drum Circle facilitator ~

Now Booked Upon Request                                                                           

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

June 8  11:00 AM- 1:00 PM

Roslindale Farmer's Market

June 10 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Connolly Library, Jamaica Plain, MA

June 15  1:00 - 2:00 PM

Unquity House Res, for Elderly, Milton, MA

June 20  5:30 - 8:30 PM

Boston Main Streets~Annual Fundraiser

Strand Theater, Dorchester, MA

July 13  11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Waltham Farmer's Market (trio)

July 27    10:00 - 12:00 PM

Egleston Square Farmer's Market, Lady of Lourdes Church

(Stonybrook "T")

August 27   12:00 - 1:00 PM

Linden Ponds Senior Residences, Hingham, MA

August 30   7:00 - 9:00 PM

Cleary Square, Hyde Park, MA

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