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FROM ST. THOMAS SOURCE, BY KAREN HOLLISH . JANUARY 12, 2012
With drummer Dion Parson visiting St. Thomas schools this week, music education is “in good hands”.
The importance of unrelenting practice was at the heart of Parson's lessons to students. The New York City resident, Broadway drummer, and percussion teacher is back on St. Thomas this week as part of the ongoing Mentoring through the Art of Music program.
Photo: workshop with Dion Parson at Antilles School |
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FROM ST. THOMAS SOURCE, BY JACKIE LEEDY. NOVEMBER 26, 2011
St. Thomas native Dion Parson wants children in the Virgin Islands to be able to follow their dreams and pursue music like he did, which is why he returns quarterly to the territory to mentor them. Music is his passion and his life, and it’s something he knows a thing a two or about.
Since 1985, when Parson left the island to go to college for a music education, he has returned every few months to teach kids in the territory.
For years, he did this free of charge, but then he teamed up with the VI Lottery and a number of other sponsors to create his education program, “Mentoring Through the Arts of Music,” which brings him back to either St. Croix or St. Thomas/St. John every quarter to serve the community. |
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Soon to be released: Dion Parson and the 21st Century Band live at Dizzy's Club Coca Cola Volume II (2011).
After the enormous succes of the first edition, Dion Parson and the 21st Century Band recorded a second live cd, featering Marcus Printup, at Dizzy´s Club Coca Cola in June 2011. This will be released in the first quarter of 2012!
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Wednesday, 09 February 2011 23:38 |
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 BEVERLY NICHOLSON-DOTY, Commissioner, U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism invited Dion to a private press reception in New York City to promote U.S. Virgin Islands by presenting the U.S. Virgin Islands ‘finest’ according to Dance, Food and Music.
After a warm welcome from the commissioner, The Virgin Island Carnival dancers, Chef Leslie “Theo” Gumbs and Dion, presented the versatility, high quality and warmth the culture of the Islands brings.
‘Home, the best place to be….’ |
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Friday, 04 February 2011 07:15 |
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On Friday February 4th, 2011 at the Bennett Studios, Victor Provost had his recording session for his new and upcoming CD.
With Dion Parson producing and Rob Harari as engineer, Reuben Rogers, Carlton Holmes and Ron Blake joined and supported Victor on this 'Solo' production.
Some great music is coming, that's a promise! |
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