SUMMER 2021, ISSUE NO. 4
#PAN4DCKIDS WELCOME
From The Executive Director In
April,
I
embarked
on
an
exciting
journey
merging
my
love
of
music,
youth
development and culture when accepting the role as Executive Director of the East of the River Steelband. Being a Ward 7 resident, I am proud that our youth are
so
courageous
and
talented.
They
are
growing
in
musicianship
and
scholarship with weekly practices and performances. I am excited to lead this organization to another amazing chapter knowing that a great foundation has been laid by two amazing women; Linda Y. Fisher and the late Dr. Gladys W. Bray. Happy Birthday, Dr. Bray! (September 2nd)
WHAT'S IN THIS ISSUE From the Executive Director - 1 Know Your History: Mr. Albert Strong - 2 Did You Know? - 2 Where We Have Been 2021 - 3 Our Growing Organization - 3
So far WE have performed virtually for the 3 million+ member National Education Association's Human & Civil Rights Awards, and the Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens’ Lily and Lotus Festival, while in person for the Faunteroy Community Enrichment
Center’s
celebration
of
Juneteenth,
the
First
Baptist
Church
of
Glenarden’s Vacation Bible School, State Representative Regina Young’s Connell Park Community Day in Philadelphia and in a full circle moment at the Tinner Hill Music Festival for a return performance after 27 years.
In our newsletter I will keep you updated about new ideas and programs, events and accomplishments. For now I invite you to join us on our journey via Facebook, Instagram,
or
our
website
www.eotrsteelband.org
opportunity presents and support #Pan4DCKids!
Musically yours,
Kimberly C. Gaines
and
even
in
person
if
the