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P.O.O.K - PERCUSSION ORCHESTRA OF KINGSTON, founded in 1997 by Evry Mann.

11/08/2022

POOK is celebrating its 25th anniversary this Saturday with special guests The Drumsong Orchestra. 7pm at the Old Dutch Church. Hope you can join us.

10/02/2020

POOK IS BACK!!!

POOK Director, Ubaka Hill, invites you to join POOK’s open Drum Circle, enjoy demos and hear about the exciting future of the Percussion Orchestra of Kingston and how YOU can be part of it!

TUESDAY, October 6th
6-7:30pm
Center for Creative Education
16 Cedar Street, Kingston, NY

All ages and ability levels welcome!!

Join us Tuesday to see the new space, feel the new energy, hear the new rhythms and be part of CCE and POOK’s next chapter!

02/13/2020

P.O.O.K is performing at the Sankofa - A Day of African Crafts! Join us for this Black History Month Kingston event.

02/06/2020

Join us TOMORROW!!

LOVE TO PLAY THE DRUMS? This is YOUR time to experience the Rhythm and Flow of P.O.O.K and become part of our creative, talented, vibrant and fun percussion ensemble!

Come to our Meet & Greet Friday, February 7th from 5:30-7:30 to hear performances, join our drum circle and learn how YOU can audition to be part of P.O.O.K!
Center for Creative Education
15 Railroad Avenue
2nd Floor
Kingston, NY

02/04/2020

LOVE TO PLAY THE DRUMS? This is YOUR time to experience the Rhythm and Flow of P.O.O.K and become part of our creative, talented, vibrant and fun percussion ensemble!

Come to our Meet & Greet Friday, February 7th from 5:30-7:30 to hear performances, join our drum circle and learn how YOU can audition to be part of P.O.O.K!

Center for Creative Education
15 Railroad Avenue
2nd Floor
Kingston, NY

11/14/2019

JOIN THE CENTER FOR CREATIVE EDUCATION (CCE) and P.O.O.K IN CELEBRATING THE VISION AND THE LEGACY OF EVRY MANN, Founder of P.O.O.K - "Percussion Orchestra Of Kingston".

PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT below for Ev, if you are a current or former P.O.O.K Member, a Parent, Supporter and Fan of the Percussion Orchestra Of Kingston!

Ev will be Honored a the upcoming "Havana Nights Gala " hosted by CCE. - Ubaka Hill /P.O.O.K Music Director - CCE.
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About Evry Mann:
Evry Mann is a percussionist, composer and writer based in New York. He has played with Atras del Cosmos, Tiny Desk Unit, Gasha Band, Bantu, Chakra City, the Harmonic Choir and OmU in a professional career that began in 1975. He was an artist in residence with the Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes in Mexico from 1975-1980, performing throughout the country. Ev is the founder and Director of P.O.O.K, the Percussion Orchestra of Kingston, a youth performance ensemble that has given hundreds of concerts since its inception in 1997.

In addition to his work as a musician, Ev has extensive experience in both education and social services. He directed a nationally recognized program for homeless students for the Seattle Public Schools from 1989-1992 before leaving to found the Center for Creative Education. He has been artist in residence at countless schools and has written two curriculum guides for use in K-12 classrooms.

Ev holds masters degrees in religious studies from McGill University and in music composition from Mills College. He has also studied traditional African music in Mali and Senegal and worked extensively with the Ballet Folklorico Cutumba of Santiago de Cuba.

From 1999-2006, Ev led over fifty trips to Cuba to study music, dance, visual art and education and wrote the sections on Music and Nightlife in Havana and Santiago de Cuba for the Time Out Guide.

10/18/2019

Welcome to the official FB Page of the P.O.O.K - PERCUSSION ORCHESTRA OF KINGSTON. P.O.O.K is a young people's multi-cultural, world rhythm, drum and percussion performance ensemble of the Center For Creative Education (CCE). Ubaka Hill is the current P.O.O.K Music Director.

P.O.O.K plays and traditional, folkloric and original rhythms for community events, schools, festivals and conferences. Visit the Center For Creative Education website to learn more about P.O.O.K and the various creative art program for youth. www.CCE4Me.org - "Arts With A Purpose" * Please Like and Share this Page *

10/17/2019

Join the Center For Creative Education as we celebrate 30 years of Arts Education With A Purpose.

HAVANA NIGHTS GALA FUNDRAISER
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6th, 2019, 6 -11pm at the beautifully renovated Fuller Building in Midtown Kingston!

Join the excitement as we Honor CCE and POOK Founder, Evry Mann. CCE will also honor CCE Alumni, Marquis Loveless and Community Activist, Mariel Fior.

Come dressed in your Cuban inspired outfit and enjoy an evening of food, fun, and festivities for all ages.

MUSIC . DANCE . LIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCES WITH:

* P.O.O.K and ENERGY Dance Company!
* Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra
* Pablo Shine
* DJ Victor Guirma

More information at www.cce4me.org. Tickets can be purchased from the CCE Website by clicking the Ticket Purchase in the event link. Get your tickets today! Space is limited!

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