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NGC Sanfest 2017—Syllabus Booklet A MUSIC DRAM ING RIT W E IV T A E R C E C N A D T R A 2 MUSIC SAN FERNANDO ARTS COUNCIL AMA CREATIVE ARTS CENTRE DR 97C Circular Road, Mon Repos, San Fernando G Tel/ Fax- 657-7665/ 222-4612 IN Email: [email protected] RIT website: http://sfactt.weebly.com/ W E NGC SANFEST COMMITTEE MEMBERS V Avion Crooks Festival Director 713-5801 I Aneshia Beach Asst. Festival Director 780-9264/653-6534 T Margaret Hudson-Barca Festival Secretary/Co-ordinator – S. Eastern 717-6169/781-4556 A Lydia Cleghorn Festival Treasurer 734-0527/653-5156 E R Walid Baksh Technical Director 653-1921/769-8979 C Patricia Ballah (Co) Co-ordinator – Victoria 782-2001 Helen Antoine-Collins (Co) Co-ordinator – Victoria 713-4597 E Franklyn Philip Co-ordinator – Pan 620-5156/657-0161 C Hillary Vieruel Co-ordinator – Art/Craft 729-0787 N Winston Bramble Co-ordinator – Music 777-3326 A David Sammy Co-ordinator – Drama/Literary Arts 735-8065 D Emelda Lynch Griffith (Co) Co-ordinator – Dance 490-7776 T Lisa Rampersad (Co) Co-ordinator – Dance 791 – 0008/399-3914 R Linette Stapleton Co-ordinator – Caroni 636-7844/499-1693 A Karen De Silva Co-ordinator – North Eastern 778-8208 Mindy Giles Co-ordinator – St. George East 778-6695 Michael Lucien (Co) Co-ordinator – PoS & Environs 681-2438 Lorna Blackman (Co) Co-ordinator – PoS & Environs 632-8024 Declan Hive Co-ordinator – St. Patrick 389-0672 Sherid Mason Co-ordinator MMSTTC 723-5354 VIDEOGRAPHY Hollis Clifton 462-2738 1 NGC SANFEST 2017 NGC SANFEST NGC SANFEST 2017 NGC SANFEST Foreword to Sanfest Ministry of Education he Ministry of Education continues to commend Tthe San Fernando Arts Council for its initiative in promoting the Arts and including our young people in the process. The Ministry recognises the interventions by stakeholders of the Arts which emphasise the core values of Discipline, Production and Tolerance in the curriculum. This year’s theme “Sanfest - Celebrating the Talent of Our Youth” will undoubtedly provide many opportunities for children to develop that culture and discover new talent while engaging in activities that are positive and memorable. The youth in turn can assist in mobilising the artistic community to take a leadership role in cultural diversification and cultural education. in creative and critical thinking and critical analysis, which are important for general Throughout the world, nations are identified by education. their cultural legacy and their contributions to the 4. The Arts also facilitate psychomotor development of the Arts. Education and performance development which allows students to opportunities in the Visual and Performing Arts become aware of their physical bodies. This provide the institutional framework for that legacy can promote healthy lifestyles with possible to be developed, fostered, and enhanced. NGC results in a reduction of obesity and other non- Sanfest supports the Ministry of Education’s mission communicable diseases. to educate and develop children so that they realise their full potential, are academically balanced, It is no wonder then that the Arts are strongly healthy and growing normally. Our involvement in this embedded in the curriculum at all levels from the programme contributes to the holistic development Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) to of children who are socially and culturally well- tertiary. These disciplines are even examined via adjusted, as well as emotionally mature and happy. formative and summative assessments at the ECCE Our educational programmes therefore are hinged and primary levels and with certification at Caribbean on the premises that: Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC), Caribbean 1. All students possess innate creative abilities Vocational Qualifications and Caribbean Advanced and should be exposed to a stimulating arts Proficiency Examination (CAPE) Performing Arts, programme to allow them to maximise those CAPE Digital Media and CAPE Art & Design. abilities. 2. Arts education is essential to the development Once again, the Ministry of Education salutes the San of citizens in a diverse and multicultural Fernando Arts Council for its sterling contribution society. It is one of the most important avenues and congratulates every stakeholder of the NGC through which communication, understanding, SANFEST 2017. and appreciation of diversity and individual differences can be experienced. 3. The study and practice of the Arts develop important knowledge-bases and skills such as the competencies needed for researching, Harrilal Seecharan planning, organising, observing, and taking Chief Education Officer an idea to a finished product, as well as skills Ministry of Education 2 NGC SANFEST 2017 NGC SANFEST NGC SANFEST 2017 NGC SANFEST Foreword to warm welcome to artistes and supporters of I take the opportunity, through this forum, to A all Art forms. For the past 47 years, the San encourage us all to continue to be consistent in our Fernando Arts Council has been the engine driving support for the youth of this nation. Sanfest the youth of this beautiful twin island paradise to show off their talents and abilities at a national and We must say thanks to The National Gas Company international level. of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (NGC) for their Ministry of Education tremendous support, both physically and financially, This year, we honour Mr. Torrance Iqbal Mohammed in ensuring that the NGC Sanfest continues its (M.O.M.) who is an icon of the Arts in San Fernando, journey into the future, so that our entire population as well as across our blessed Republic and the can enjoy the talent and performance of our nation’s region. He has been a bulwark through the various youth. stages of Sanfest’s development. Mr. Mohammed is indeed an advocate who is dedicated to enhancing We warmly welcome the Ministry of Community and “Celebrating the Talent of Our Youth”. Development, Culture and the Arts for coming on board and giving their support to this year’s festival. The NGC Sanfest 2017 Committee is also proud to recognise the contributions of Calypso Rose Let us collectively acknowledge and honour what we towards the culture of Trinidad and Tobago. must do to ensure that our young people develop Calypso Rose has embodied the true spirit of their talents and realise their dreams. Hurrah, to our her art form through her rhythmic and energetic talents! Empower our youth to persevere in their performances, which have won her many accolades efforts in whatever form, so they can make positive worldwide. Even now she still manages to display advances and lead the way for all those who follow. her tremendous skills to audiences all over the world. The San Fernando Arts Council therefore, Let us ensure that the pathway is clear and discernible pays special tribute to her, for the role she has in every possible sphere of the Arts. played in the development of the Arts and Culture, especially in Trinidad and Tobago and dedicate this We believe that this exercise will go forward well year’s Festival to her honour and glory. into the next century and delight those who will experience the performances and creativity of our growing communities. Welcome to NGC Sanfest 2017 “Celebrating the Talent of Our Youth” Do Not Be An Onlooker! Be An Active Participant. Sherid Mason Chairman San Fernando Arts Council 33 Sponsor’s Remarks NGC Sanfest’s raison d’être is ‘Promoting and who collaborate and work tirelessly to make the Protecting the Indigenous Arts.’ The Trinbagonian festival a success. Each year, the committee seeks art landscape is a melting pot of history, peoples, to emphasise the importance of the Arts and traditions and culture which are rich, uniquely Culture in shaping a productive society and ours and deserve to be highlighted and guarded. their work must be recognised and applauded. The survival of our indigenous arts is very much We also wish to honour the school principals, reliant on our youth, whose task is to ensure it teachers, parents, supporters and fellow students is sustained for generations to come. This year’s who rally around and channel encouragement to theme, “NGC Sanfest – Celebrating the Talent the students of the many schools that participate of Our Youth”, centres visually around a tree. in NGC Sanfest. Their support helps feed the Interestingly, Marcus Garvey was once quoted roots that shape well-rounded, disciplined young as saying: “A people without the knowledge of citizens of Trinidad and Tobago. their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.” In order to preserve our unique As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility identity, we must pay attention to the root of our (CSR) portfolio, NGC supports a wide range of tree. initiatives, with a focus on socio-economic and human development. By paying special attention This is exactly what NGC Sanfest seeks to do. to promoting opportunities and nurturing talent Think of a tree…maybe a beautifully glowing in our youth by sponsoring events such as NGC yellow Poui tree, blooming in the month of May. Sanfest, it is our hope that we can also positively The Poui is striking, but only because of strong impact the roots of our Trinbagonian society. roots which anchor and feed it. Programmes such as the NGC Sanfest act as incubators for the We wish you all an enjoyable and successful NGC Arts, tending to the roots of young talent so that Sanfest 2017! it can grow and flourish. In fact, many popular performing artists have graced the NGC Sanfest stage and acknowledge it as a stepping stone for their careers in the Arts. Recognising the value of supporting initiatives Mark Loquan which preserve our cultural identity and heritage, President NGC is therefore proud to partner with the San NGC Fernando Arts Council (SFAC) as title sponsor of the NGC Sanfest for the fifth year, and of the Mr.
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