Teachers
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Amanda Covetta – Vocals ‘Cause I’m a woman…W-O-M-A-N, I’ll say it again’ Jazz, pop, broadway or rockin’ it Motown style, Amanda is up for it all. Influenced by the classic sounds of Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra coupled with the contemporary vibes of Norah Jones and Emilie-Claire Barlow, Amanda creates an inspiring melody all her own. At 16 Amanda was performing and established her roots in classical training. Through the years she has trained with artists specializing in Broadway, jazz & pop repertoire. Amanda is based out of Toronto where she performs both solo and with bands. In addition to performing, Amanda’s extra energy is best spent with kids as a KUPE vocal instructor! |
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Ekow Nimako – Drums Aside from being the Operations Manager and drum instructor for KUPE’s Outside The Box program, Ekow Nimako is also the lead emcee in the progressive hip-hop band The Subnodes. He spends his days as a full-time student at York University, pursuing a BFA Honors degree in Visual Arts and specializes in drawing and sculpture. He finds daily inspiration in his two daughters, and plans to publish his first gothic fantasy novel by the end of 2010. |
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Sway – Bass OTB, KUPE’s flagship program, was conceived by Sway in an attempt to provide children with an opportunity to learn music and engage in social activity. The need for a free social program was obvious and the relief that it provided parents in addition to the exciting learning process provided for the kids has become a reality. Sway continues to see bigger things for Outside The Box and is currently building opportunities that may allow this program to be offered nationally in 2010. Sway is a musician, entertainer, journalist, host and public servant. His passion and dedication to the program will continue to fuel the people around him as OTB and KUPE Arts continue to grow. |
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