Program Director Janet Cummings

New York - On Wednesday March 22, 2006 When Steel Talks caught up with Sesame Flyers International as it presented its annual Black History Month celebration program at the majestic Brooklyn Borough Hall Rotunda.   The marble-based Victorian structured opened in 1848 as Brooklyn's City Hall and on this night served as a beautiful venue for the evening's showcase of talent, art  and culture through the performing arts and the spoken word.  The event was held under the patronage of the Brooklyn borough president Marty Markowitz.

Mrs. Janet Cummings, the Sesame Flyers Program Director opened the proceedings and spoke of the success of the program in meeting and providing a challenging environment for the personal development of the young people.

The night belonged to the youth performers, their proud instructors, parents and the Sesame Flyers International Organization who have skillfully engineered and managed a series of very successful educational and cultural programs throughout Brooklyn, New York that have become integral parts of the fabric of the community they serve.   The Beacon Programs, as they are known, are the talk of the town.  Young people from all over the community participate in these Beacon initiatives to develop their talents and acquire new skills  that will assist  them in the future.  

The night's performances included musical selections from Sesame Flyers Steel Orchestra with additional showcases of talent that included poetry, rap, stepping,  Caribbean and African Dance. Present were Raymond Luke and Curtis Nelson chairman and executive director of Sesame Flyers International respectively.

Sesame Flyers Steel Orchestra, led by musical director Freddy Harris, III captured the attention of the attendees, particularly the young people, with its rendition of Ne-Yo's current R&B smash So Sick. Keith Marcelle, the manager of the steel orchestra has high expectations for the steelband this year.

 

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