Mosaic Steel Orchestra


Mosaic Steel Orchestra is an ensemble comprising youth and young adults from the cities of Chesapeake, Hampton, Norfolk, Portsmouth and Virginia Beach, VA. Their inaugural performances during the month of July 2007 generated immense interest resulting in local television appearances on the WAVY 10 Noon Show, WVEC's Morning Show "Joe's Job", and WGNT's "Here and Now". Mosaic Steel Orchestra presentations remove traditional performer/audience barriers and transform every performance into a synergetic celebration.

Mosaic is not just a name; however, it is the underlying concept of the ensemble as its membership's demographics are representative of a variety of ages, races and cities of residence. The ensemble's repertoire is a mosaic, which demonstrates the versatility of the steelpan art form. Mosaic's set list includes the Soca and Calypso styles generally associated with the instrument, but also consist of works by Beethoven, Chaka Khan, Earth Wind and Fire, Frank Sinatra, and many more. This ensemble truly has a broad appeal.

Immediately following their debut performance in July 2007, Mosaic Steel Orchestra's first summer season was completely booked with engagements throughout the region. In its first year, the group performed at Steel Band festivals and Jamborees in Brentwood, MD, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach, VA. Locally, Mosaic performances have included Carib Fest, Hampton Roads Black Expo, Harbor Fest, Nato Fest and several Oceanfront appearances. Mosaic Steel Orchestra has quickly established itself as the premier steelband in Virginia. As the word continues to spread about this captivating ensemble you can expect many more local, regional, national and international performances.

Mosaic Steel Orchestra is available for booking of public and private engagements. Performance lengths are generally from 1-2 hours. Please contact us for pricing and availability.

 

Calendar of Events

Saturday, July 3 No Rehearsal
Wednesday, July 7 Regular Rehearsal
Friday, July 9 Public Performance 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Entertainment on the Plaza
The Town Center of Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, VA
Saturday, July 10 Regular Rehearsal
Wednesday, July 14 Regular Rehearsal
Saturday, July 17 Regular Rehearsal
Saturday, July 17 Public Performance 5:15PM - 6:45PM
Cox Charities Benefit Concert - VIP Recption
Chrysler Hall
Norfolk, VA
Wednesday, July 21 No Rehearsal
Saturday, July 24 Regular Rehearsal
Saturday, July 24 Public Performance 3:30PM - 5:00PM
Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center presents
Mosaic Steel Orchestra In Concert

Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center
2410 Wickham Avenue, Newport News, VA
Wednesday, July 28 Regular Rehearsal
Saturday, July 31 Regular Rehearsal
Wednesday, August 4 Regular Rehearsal
Saturday, August 7 Public Performance Time: NOON - 2:00 PM
CaribFest 2010
Town Point Park, Next to Nauticus
Downtown Norfolk, VA
Wednesday, August 11 Regular Rehearsal
Saturday, August 14 Public Performance 7:00PM - 10:00PM
Entertainment on the Plaza
The Town Center of Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, VA
Wednesday, August 18 Regular Rehearsal
Saturday, August 21 Regular Rehearsal
Wednesday, August 25 Regular Rehearsal
Saturday, August 28 Private Performance 5:00PM - 8:00PM
End of Summer Blast
Little Neck Swim and Raquet Club
Virginia Beach, VA
Wednesday, September 1 Regular Rehearsal
Saturday, September 4 No Rehearsal
Wednesday, September 8 No Rehearsal
Friday, September 10 Public Performance 7:00PM - 10:00PM
VA Delegate Mamie BaCote - 3rd Annual Caribbean Blast Fundraiser
Braxton-Perkins American Legion Post 25
Newport News, VA
Saturday, September 11 Public Performance 7:00PM - 10:00PM
Entertainment on the Plaza
The Town Center of Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, VA
DONATION AND VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

Multi-cultural Performing Arts Consulting (MPAC) is a non-profit 501 (C)(3) organization. Support in part for MPAC projects has come from The Norfolk Foundation, the City of Norfolk, Crispus Attucks Cultural Center, private and public agencies, foundations, corporations and individuals who, like you, care about the welfare of our youth, young adults and the community we live in.

VOLUNTEERS

Multi-cultural Performing Arts Consulting (MPAC) is continuously seeking volunteers to assist in our fundraising activities and the mentoring aspect of our programs. Opportunities include Individualized Tutoring, Career Development opportunities such as Guest Speakers in various fields of endeavor and Providing Internships at your place of business .

Click here to download our volunteers form

DONATIONS

Click here to download our donations form. Please follow the instructions found in the form.

Needs of “Mosaic Steel Orchestra" Estimated Costs
4 - Tenor Steel Drums $1000.00 each
3 - Double Tenor Drums $1200.00 each
1 - Double Second Drums $1200.00 each
3 - Triple Guitar Drums $2,000.00 each
2 - Six Bass Drum $2,500.00 each
13 Pairs of Mallets / Sticks $36.00 each
24 Drum Stands and Legs $150.00 each
1 Vehicle (15 passenger or greater) $25,000 each
1 Trailer (8’x16’) $5,500 each
Please consider making a donation to cover the costs of any of the above.


FOUNDATION SUPPORT


Multi-cultural Performing Arts Consulting (MPAC) is proud to have received funding from The Norfolk Foundation. Thanks to their generous contribution, we were able to purchasefor Mosaic Steel Orchestra a set of 6 Bass, 1 Triple Guitar, 1 Double Second, 1 Tenor Pan and a new 7'x16' Trailer.


MPAC Mosaic Steel Orchestra partially supported by a grant from the Irene Leache Memorial Foundation

MPAC Mosaic Steel Orchestra is partially supported by a grant from the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts

MPAC Portsmouth Panyard is partially supported by a grant from the Portsmouth General Hospital Foundation
Frequently Asked Questions:

How do interested individuals join?
New members are chosen through an application/audition process that involves the program director, prospective member and their parent or guardian. Individuals that qualify must be a resident of a Hampton Roads, VA community.

As the feeder ensemble, Mosaic Junior Steel is developed all new members will interview/audition for the beginning group and rise through the ranks from the Junior ensemble into Mosaic Steel Orchestra.

Are there open tryouts?
Yes. Auditions are held at various times of the year as determined by program capacity. Application/Auditions may be scheduled by contacting the program director. Regardless of age new members will be either placed in Mosaic Steel Orchestra or Mosaic Junior Pan Groove based on individual skill level.

How long are students involved with Mosaic?
Mosaic Steel Orchestra is designed to be a program that one traverses during childhood, adolescence, teenage, and young adult years. Members are encouraged to pursue post secondary education; however there is no cut-off age. Older members are required to assume various leadership roles within the organization which allow for younger members to perform more, but there is always room for everyone who enters the program to contribute for a lifetime.

Is the group for hire?
Yes, Mosaic Steel Orchestra is for hire. Fill out the performance request form. Minimum Honorarium is $800.00. Preferred performances are PUBLIC EVENTS including, but not limited to Community Events, Festivals, and Performing Arts Series. Special consideration is required for private functions.